Most common 2007 Nissan Sentra problems
Share of the 154 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Sentra complaints by model year
Best Sentra years: 2023, 2024. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2016. Compare all years →
2007 Nissan Sentra recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert Bosch master cylinder. Due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders May allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2008.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Nissan Sentra:
Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431
Nissan conducted safety recalls 08V-311 and 09V-431 to remedy leaking master cylinders on certain MY 2007 and 2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles.The recall populations were determined based on production changes to the master cylinder which were fully implemented into production on April 18, 2008.NHTSA utilized vehicle owner questionnaire (VOQ) reports and did not request field information from Nissan.ODI identified two MY…
What 2007 Nissan Sentra owners say
Air bags all 41 →
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front passenger wheel flipped sideways and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop light, a second vehicle traveling approximately 30 MPH crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and caused significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck, back, and knee injuries. The front passenger sustained neck and back injuries. Both occupants received medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Steering all 30 →
While going on up and down steep hills in a city all of a sudden the engine stalls and the breaks stop working. This happened to me several times and to my luck as there was no traffic I got escaped without any accidents. Both the times I stopped the vehicle by shifting it to the parking mode. Some times the steering also automatically shifts to manual mode and the steering becomes tight. So the issues are with both the brakes and steering and this could be a computer/communication glitch which is not communicating with the brakes properly. When I stop the vehicle and restarts after sometime again brakes works normally and everything works fine. But after some days this issue repeats. Right now I am taking the vehicle to the nearby dealer to get more information on the vehicle condition. …
Transmission; I have had to change the CVT transmission on my Nissan Sentra twice in the space of a year. Before the last change I suffered a transmission leak that entailed me adding fluid when a whining noise starts. Steering; power steering is hard and does not move with ease unlike other cars I have driven. Speedometer; speed is inaccurate. I got speeding tickets because my speedometer did not accurately depict my speed. It was wrong and off by ~5 MPH when speed started to exceed 20mph
Engine & cooling all 22 →
I was approaching my driveway in front of my house and my vehicle had smoke eminating from a glove compartment area when I got out of the car and checked underneath the hood the car was on fire I got out just in time there was something wrong there could have been the engine fuel system I just recently had an oil change 2 weeks ago the incident April 2, 2022 I was in fear for my life because I had no signal from the car what was happened I had just recently had an oil change a week and a half before the incident I noticed that flames were starting to rise and massive flames of ire than fumes of smoke and all of a sudden the car started burning and then the exploded destroying the entire car. Fire Department was called Lieutenant Thompson and his staff came out to put out the fire and the car was towed away was nothing left but the frame. …
Problem is cvt transmission. Transmission main seal leak. Whine, to loss in acceleration and power. At certain speed. Cvt internal belt flapping. Resulted in full shut down of vehicle while on highway. Caused speed control sensor and throttle body sensor to go out which started minor electrical fire in the engine compartment which could have resulted in great bodily injury and possibly hurting others if accident would have and very much could resulted in for sure. Multiple times to mechanic resulting in stress and out of pocket expensive currently with a mechanic now. Nissan cvt transmission...
2007 Nissan Sentra engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 24 / 31 / 27 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 24 / 30 / 26 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra a good car?
Based on 154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Sentra rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Sentra at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
The air bags — 41 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the steering (30) and engine & cooling (22).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, the most recent from July 11, 2008 (master cylinder). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Sentra?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023 and 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2016. See the full Nissan Sentra years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Sentra problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.