Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan Altima owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The owners and or sellers of this dangerous and life threatening vehicle that was sold to me knowing that the car was in extremely bad condition. These criminals sold me the vehicle knowing that it was not smog cleared or approved. They sold me a fatal accident waiting to o happen! They intentionally modified the odometer/mileage to 85K/95K... But when I ran a check on car fax, it clearly showed that this vehicle was 206,851 miles of wear and tear to engine. The break system almost killed me on the freeway and made me lose control and forcefully made me spin out of driving control for 3 full spins in the middle of the freeway, bu the grace of god, I missed all incoming traffic.
My 2007 Nissan Altima dashboard is all cracked. The cracks run along the seams and also started cracking everywhere just out of no where. I took it to the Nissan dealer in pembroke pines. They took a report and told me that someone would get back to me. I tried to tell him the story and he said he knew what to write. A few days later a lady called me and told me it was out of warranty and there is nothing they would do for me. It is the heat. I keep my car under my carport in the shade whenever I am at home when I go to work it is parked in the shade in the parking garage when I go shopping, I use a sun shade. My car has about 65,000 miles on it and it looks horrible inside with the cracked dashboard and is a safety issue. Something needs to be done about this issue. I know I am not the only person that is having this issue. …
Nissan was sued last year for dashboards of Nissan altimas for 2008 and 2009. My Nissan is a 2007. Went to the dealer because I have the same problems it causes a glare on the windshield when driving that I could easily cause an accident. For years my dashboard has been cracked. It's sticky and discusting . My car has always slept in the garage . I do live in florida . I bought the car in florida . The lawsuit was for florida residents only . I want to know why these lawyers were able to sue Nissan got millions of dollars but only submitted 2008 and 2008 the lawsuit gave customers only about 5 months to do a claim . Total bologny . What do I have to do to fight Nissan on this matter .
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and cracked. The failure caused a glare on the windshield, which obstructed the contact's visibility. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who advised that the vehicle was experiencing normal wear and tear. The dealer offered to replace the dashboard at a cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 164,161.
My 2007 Nissan Altima has a dashboard that reflects up onto the windshield and blocks my view of oncoming traffic. I have nearly been in several accidents and it has made this car unsafe to drive. The dash is sticky and soft and is spreading farther across the dash constantly. Something has to change or this car can't be driven in the day.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the entire dashboard melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The dashboard of my Nissan Altima 2007 is melting (literally). I noticed a small pond of goo like material on my dashboard. In less than a week it spread out like cancer and continues to spread. This pond of goo reflects the sunlight on the windshield, creating a glare that blocks my view and endangers my ability to drive. Not to mention the loss of my investment not caused by improper use of the vehicle (see picture) I've unsuccessfully tried to get Nissan to assume the repair of their defective dashboard. I'm not claiming normal wear and tear or mechanical items but rather a real life threatening issue. I've talked to adrian (457295), john (457263), jessica (57758). I went a Nissan dealership where they diagnosed that it'll continue to experience melting and only replacing could fix the issue. …
In 01/12, we specifically purchased this pre-owned vehicle for its low mileage & new CVT transm replaced on 8/30/2010 at 69,421 mi at Nissan fort worth, tx. Vehicle had 92.069 mi. On 6/22-25/13, trophy Nissan in mesquite, tx supposedly replaced the burnt up CVT transm with a new one again, flushed out lines at 105,022 mi [after only 35,601 mi]; also performed electronic fuel injection service, clean throttle chamber, decarbon upper engine area; replaced & reprogrammed intelligent keys. I paid pay $398.48 for air intake cleaner, intake kit, basic inj flush and replacing drive belts & fan. I really didnt understand what that had to do with replacing the automatic CVT transmission.] service advisor ignored memo from corporate office not to place intelligent keys to prevent a "no start fault error". On 7/3/13 the car refused to start due to keys being placed together. …
My 2007 Nissan Altima dashboard suddenly started having cracks. The cracks run all along the seams but there are others that just cracked out of no where. I have notified Nissan corporate who referred me to my local dealership and when I talked to my dealership they said they ' would look into it' and get back with me. I am aware of the class action lawsuits in florida and texas and they state it's the heat. Well I live in louisiana just as hot and I park in a garage. 80,000 miles. With all these cracks and goo and sticky stuff people are having has anyone tested this substance for toxicity. I now have two white spots appearing. My cracks looks like the dashboard is lifting and I was told it could be gases from ' glue' that holds dash down. As a former nurse this could be very dangerous as no one is testing this and it can be affecting thousands of lives who are exposed to this daily. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The air bag light blinked intermittently and remained illuminated. The contact weighs 112 lbs. When riding in the passenger seat of a tahoe, she stated that the air bag light does not illuminate. The dealer stated that this was normal because her air bag has a Smart system. The manufacturer stated that the dealer was incorrect and advised the contact to install the air bag on/off switch in the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 2,806 and failure mileage was 1,341. Updated 01/11/08. The dealer stated passenger front speaker popping off, vehicle sounds really loud, and sometimes key light will stay on. Updated 12/12/07
Body complaints in other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 6% of the model year's 471 complaints. The component named most often is body (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan Altima body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2007 Nissan Altima, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Altima body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.