Was told car needed new hybrid battery, had replaced, next told inverter needed replacing, car still not working. Nissan engineer has now looked at car twice, last time 10/26 and still waiting to find out what is wrong. Vehicle stopped starting originally and was told hybrid battery pack.
The worst 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags8
- Electrical6
- Suspension6
- Brakes4
- Engine4
Problems by type
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- Airbags8
- Electrical6
- Suspension6
- Brakes4
- Engine4
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Fuel system2
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
- Risk
- This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 08V521000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid 45
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 35 | 33 | 34 |
What 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle first would not start, even when key inserted. After several times of pressing brake car starts. Car now show vdc slip, engine warning light, and others coming on. Car will not start after not using for two days. Dealership states hybrid battery needs replacement @ cost of over $6000.00. Car also would loose power on tale off from light. Starting problems erractic. Dealership state brake switch needs replacement.
When I was driving on a highway at approximately 60mph, car gave shriek warning beacon, with all indicators lit up & abruptly came to a halt. In this incident car lost all electrical power. Hence I was only able to open the door via mechanical knob and run to the shoulder to save my life. Car has to be towed from freeway to a mechanic shop in the neighborhood. Mechanic found the battery fuse being melted & recommended me to take the car to the dealer. Upon diagnosis, dealer confirms that main wiring harness that goes from the engine through the vehicle to the EV battery that is located in the trunk of the vehicle is shorting out due to the wire being melted/harness being melted causing a resistance within the cable & hence causing the vehicle to stall & lose all power. This is similar to another complaint filed on the federal safety agency with id number : 10560398 the car is well maintained for past 7 years with all major & minor milestone maintenance was performed by the dealership. Looks like checking the electrical systems of the car was not part of nissan's recommended plan. I never received any recommendation from dealer during any of my maintenance visit about failure in the electrical systems. I am lucky to be alive, despite my car abruptly came to a halt in freeway. But, nissan should consider recalling this model of vehicle and include check for electrical systems in their recommended maintenance plan. Electrical system of a car is equally important as the mechanical components of the car, which needs to be frequently inspected for adequacy of operation.
To start this car you press the brake and press the start button. I press the brake press start and it goes to acc instead of on, then I press it to on and it wont start. This has happened a few times before but I try it again and it starts within a few tries. Now I am trying to start my car and it won't start at all. All the lights are on radio works, etc but the car just doesn't turn over or try to turn over at all it just sits in the on position. I read online many other people have had the same problem. I have a spare key and I tried the other key (keyless start key) and it does the same thing so it is not just the key battery or something like that. I just bought this car 2 years ago and have only put 40000 miles on it. I had to take a taxi to school and back and will have to to work until it gets fixed!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima hybrid. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Sway bar broke after no particular incident. The mechanic, a friend who I trust greatly and have known for a long time, said it seemed odd that this piece would break for no apparent reason. The piece was not rusted or corroded in any abnormal manner.
Had to replace rear stabilizer bar at dealer today. Part looked defective. It was hollow, rusted and corroded. It just snapped on its own. I have seen numerous postings and complaints about this part on this make model and year, where the owner had the same exact issue and was forced to pay for replacement. I believe nissan should recall this part.
Have problems with car going totally dead, no lights engine won't start etc. Had battery replaced but this was not the problem.car still died a couple more times until it finally would not start or function in any way...no lights (not hazard,brake,etc.) would function,engine would not start, nothing... Car is dead.towed to dealer first told it was the body module component? One of the brains in the car. Then informed that this was not the problem. Told today it is the wiring harness and will cost $3,500.00+ this in my opinion is a major safety issue especially as we commute in this car. It could have died/stalled on the freeway with no warning and no ability to use hazard lights,etc.would not even be able to move car with dead engine if we were capable of doing so,meaning if we did not suffer an accident due to this electrical issue. This should be noted and people informed of this danger! Would like nissan to take the car back!! I cannot believe that there has not been any complaints about this failure. This is dangerous. Life threatening as far as I am concerned.
Vehicle lost ability to accelerate while driving on the freeway.
Noticed a hanging pipe/bar near my rear left wheel when checking to see what was making noises when I drive. I did not know what that was but after searching online I confirmed that it is the rear sway bar for my nissan altima hybrid. Reading online and talking with mechanics I learned that many people share the same exact problem as me! Basically a lot of people drive their car normally and one day all of a sudden the bar breaks! Without a sway bar the car now has degraded handling and is a hazard to drivers on the road. Nissan USA should definitely issue a recall immediately regarding this sway bar problem. It is long overdue and there is plenty of evidence of bad design/material decisions. Nissan is obviously not recalling now not because it is unaware but because it is more financially beneficial to get sued and settle. Perhaps it is time for a group to sue nissan over this.
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Questions about the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Is the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, 1.7 times a typical Altima Hybrid model year.
What is the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid year score?
The 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid scores 56 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Altima Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Airbags, with 8 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles. Next is electrical (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid range from 34 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 35 city and 33 highway.
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