Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra a bad year?
154 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Sentra years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Nissan Sentra are in line with other Sentra years. Air bags stands out for this year: see below.
5th quietest of 20 Sentra years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Sentra owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 99,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 41 (27%) | 76k–122k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 22 (14%) | 42k–101k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 17 (11%) | 56k–121k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 11 (7%) | 49k–100k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Fuel system | 10 (6%) | 25k–106k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Speed control | 8 (5%) | 20k–156k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 30 (19%) | 40k–64k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 20 (13%) | 10k–98k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Suspension | 11 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 11 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Equipment | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 99,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 154 complaints: 21 mention a crash · 10 mention a fire · 20 report an injury · 6 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jun 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2007 Nissan Sentra: 1
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. If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 56
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
CVT fail-safe condition
The vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe (reduced vehicle speed) after continuous operation under the following conditions: * High RPM and/or…
If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if…
Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431
Neighbouring years
2006 Sentra: 116 complaints, keep it · 2008 Sentra: 167 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra a bad year?
154 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Sentra years. At 99,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: air bags (41), engine (22), transmission and drivetrain (17), electrical system (11), fuel system (10).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Brakes (NHTSA 08V-311). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.