2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and air bags
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…
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…
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,294 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2016 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2007 Nissan Altima (Altima Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–34 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–35 / 26–33 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Nissan Altima Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Altima Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 1 | 27 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 0 | 54 |
| 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
How do I know if my 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V521000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.