no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. 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.
2007 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 154 owner complaints about the 2007 Nissan Sentra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Nissan Sentra has problems
154 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Air bags14 crash/fire/injury
30Steering2 crash/fire/injury
17Power train
11Suspension
11Engine and engine cooling
11Engine
11Electrical system
10Tires
10Service brakes, hydraulic
4912 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 41 | 14 |
| Steering | 30 | 2 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 6 |
| Tires | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 7 |
| 12 other systems | 49 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Nissan Sentra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
99kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 air bags complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles18under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Sentra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sentra median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2007 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Nissan Sentra, and the recalls they led to.
- Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431No recall
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I BROUGHT THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I GOT THE CAR LOU (SELLER) STATED THEY JUST BROUGHT THE BATTERY AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOULD GO OFF AFTER BEING DRIVEN A COUPLE OF MILES THE AIRBAG LIGHT NEVER CAME OFF I WENT TO GET THE INSPECTED AND PAYED 162 AT NISSAN TO BE LOOKED AT THEN 400 AT THE…
MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT IS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I WAS PARKED WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE LIGHT ON. AFTER NOTICING, I THEN PROCEEDED TO MAKE SURE ALL FOUR TIRES HAD CORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR AND TO AND TO TURN OFF CAR AND BACK ON TO RESET. AFTER DOING SO THE LIGHT HAS CONTINUED TO REMAIN ON. ALSO MY…
SOMETIME IN APRIL 2019 ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE BUTTONS SWITCHES IN THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING CRUISE CONTROL; RADIO VOLUME RADIO STATIONS; THE HORN ALL STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT NOTICE, ALSO THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I ASKED THE MECHANIC ABOUT THAT AND HE SAID LOT IF NISSANS HAVE THAT…
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