Nissan Recall 07V-527: Engine and engine cooling

Affected: 2002, 2005–2006 Nissan Altima, 2002, 2005–2006 Nissan Sentra. Filed with NHTSA on November 14, 2007, covering about 653,910 vehicles.

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

The risk

If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine May stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06V223 (Nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06V223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on December 31, 2007. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign07V-527 (07V527000)
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentEngine and engine cooling
Report dateNovember 14, 2007
Owners notifiedDecember 31, 2007
Vehicles affected653,910
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the engine & cooling

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 07V-527 repair free?

Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06V223 (Nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06V223 also included this reprogramming.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 653,910 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.