The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the ABS and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to stall. The contact saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. An independent mechanic towed the vehicle to the contact’s residence. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission fluid and engine coolant were leaking over the engine compartment. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V267000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the brakes seized. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,740.
2007 Nissan Altima engine problems
75 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 63,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine5
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
- Exhaust system3
- Cooling system: radiator assembly2
- Cooling system2
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Engine: gasoline1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Nissan Altima engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 17Check engine light 15Won't start 10Loss of power 8Overheating 8Engine failure 6
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.
- Risk
- If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V267000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fire
Nissan notified the agency on june 18, 2007 that it will recall (recall # 07v267) all my 2007 altima vehicles with 2.5 liter engine built at the smyrna, tennessee plant from september 25, 2006 to may 11, 2007 and at the canton, mississippi plant from october 30, 2006 to may 11, 2007.nissan determined that if a sufficiently hot object (for example, a cigarette ash or other ignition source) enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.if the air filter ignites, a fire may occur.vehicles built after these dates are equipped with a different air filter.nissan will remove the original air filter and install a new unit with improved anti-flammability characteristics.odi is aware of 26 reports of fire (of which three were reported directly to both odi and nissan) and no injuries.this investigation is closed.
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What 2007 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, causing another vehicle to swipe the driver's side and the driver's side mirror off the vehicle. The contact was injured but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.
I was driving and my car started shaking. The engine light came on and I had to go get it checked out so I did and the guy said my transmission could explode on me, stop while I'm driving, or stop working randomly.
I recently just purchased this car and the check engine light came on so I checked it. Turns out there is something wrong with a circuit in the transmission. It will give out on me.
My transmission slips needs to be replaced and my car will not keep a battery charged. I have to jump my car every 2-3 months
Push button not doing anything
The whole engine is jerking when placed on reverse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle seized and smoke appeared under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact opened the hood and doused the engine with water to clear the smoke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 146,000.
Check engine light flashes for a few seconds then shuts off and turns back on while this is happening my 2007 nissan altima loses power while driving and feels like the car is going to die out but does not it stays on but the car will engine feels like its jerking or sputtering ,car was in motion while this situation was happening, yona guam 96915
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle had two dry rotted tires and there was an oil leak. The vehicle also failed the emissions test. Dal motors (3915 covington hwy, decatur, georgia 30032, 678‑705‑9350) showed the contact the emissions papers, which indicated that the vehicle passed; however, it was discovered that the vehicle had not been tested. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact filed a claim with the federal trade commission. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Altima engine
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have engine problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Altima engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Altima engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V267000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have bad engine?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (682 complaints), 2003 (559 complaints) and 2005 (395 complaints).
Other 2007 Nissan Altima problems
Suspension 121Brakes 70Airbags 63Transmission 62Electrical 37Body 27Acceleration 17Steering 17Visibility 12Seats 11Fuel system 9Wheels 7Tires 6Driver assistance 5Lights 4Seat belts 4Locks 1
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