The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!
2007 Nissan Altima electrical problems
37 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Instrument cluster/panel2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring1
- Software1
- Ignition: switch1
- Ignition: module1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
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Nissan Altima electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Nissan Altima electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the TPMS is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed.
- Risk
- Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the TPMS function and reactivate it if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V599000 · Recall details
What 2007 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Passenger Air Bag Off" remained displayed even though there was a passenger seated in the front passenger's seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's seat occupant sensor unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
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.
I purchased a 2007 nissan altima se v6 about 2 years ago and the power steering is going out. My son was driving the car and it became so hard to turn, that he ended up driving onto a sidewalk. Luckily he was fine and no damage to the car was done. We've also had electrical issues almost immediately after purchasing. His driver seat does not move and windows work when they want to.
This car has all kinds of hidden camera microphone and evils activate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's alarm system went off constantly without warning at all times of the day or night. The contact took the vehicle to four different dealers, but the failure could not be diagnosed. Two of the dealers were located in the united states and the other two were in canada. Dick smith nissan of st andrews (3670 fernandina road, columbia, sc 29210) was one of the dealers that was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. When the contact started the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be reset. The sensor was reset, but the failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time. The technician stated that the passenger side seat cushion and air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300.
The front door locks on our nissan altima will not operate with the keyless fob. This locking failure happens all the time when the vehicle is parked or whether in motion. I have had the battery tested and it's ok. This isn't the first time this has happened. The rear driver side failed to operate in the same manor and I had to have the our local nissan dealership make the repair a couple of years ago. I'm not sure if this is a door actuator problem or some other electrical problem. I know after researching this online many other people are experiencing the same thing. My wife drives this vehicle more than me and I feel this could be a safety issue if she needs to unlock the car in a hurry. I believe this should be considered a recall because it does involve personal safety.
My complaint is for oil leak and electrical system problem. 1 year after purchasing my 2007 nissan altima, I took it for oil change were they stated we think there might be a leak somewhere. 3 months later I took the car for another oil change and all of a sudden it was a major oil leak. This just one incident and I have read several complaint forum where people are having the same problem and some resulted in there cars catching on fire. Then on approximately april 22, 2015 I was driving my vehicle and it randomly shut off, none the car would start, the key entry wouldn't work, the radio would come on and the heating/air unit would work nor would the truck open and actually the truck stopped opening a month before the car shut off while I was driving. Nissan refuses to fix any of these problems and I really feel that they should fix this problem since it is a multitude of cars with this same problem. Also, my car has been sitting since april 22, 2015 down the street from my home
Back in 2012 my nissan altima starter switch failed to work. I took the car to a nissan dealership location and it was determined that the brake light switch was faulty and had to be replaced. On march 15, 2015, the car exhibited the same issue, starter switch failed to work again. This time I took it to an independent mechanic, who again had to replace the same part, the brake like switch. I suspect that there are more nissan vehicles with this same issue. The recall should be extended to other models and be tested for an issue with the starter/brake light switch. ...updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 11/27/2017
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Altima electrical
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Altima electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Altima electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V521000, 07V599000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most electrical problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most electrical complaints are 2009 (466 complaints), 2013 (159 complaints) and 2005 (97 complaints).
Other 2007 Nissan Altima problems
Suspension 121Engine 75Brakes 70Airbags 63Transmission 62Body 27Acceleration 17Steering 17Visibility 12Seats 11Fuel system 9Wheels 7Tires 6Driver assistance 5Lights 4Seat belts 4Locks 1
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