2007 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
This car has all kinds of hidden camera microphone and evils activate.
ODI 11280697
Electrical System
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 ([redacted], columbia, sc 29210) was one…
ODI 11096573
Air Bags · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10871575
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10839657
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
While drive car started smoking. Under carriage erupted in flames. I was pull out of the car by driver on the highway before fire department of police officer were able to get to me. By this time the car was in gulf in flames. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10714260
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
I was driving and i heard a clunk that did not seem to affect my driving ability or stability of the car. However, later that day when i turned on the cars heat; it would blow but only cold air was coming out of the vents regardless of the temperature setting or mode setting. My mechanic replaced the 2 thermostats but that did not fix the problem. This problem was a sudden onset and was not gradual in nature. My…
ODI 10672633
Electrical System
I went to the grocery store. Upon returning to my vehicle the car would not start. The car cycles to the "acc" and "on" position but does not start. The dash lights up, the blinkers work, the brake lights work, and all other noticeable electrical components work. The car just does not start. I had the car towed to an independent repair shop. After 2 days of diagnosing, the shop owner called and stated that he did…
ODI 10639961
Electrical System
I've noticed that the vehicle information display would flicker at times, even shutting off/go blank. Last month, it completely shut off. Since this time, i've searched and browsed the internet to understand what was happening to it. Upon my search, i found that many other nissan altima car owners suffer from my same plight and that there is a "tbs" for this particular issue. Moving forward, i would like to get this…
ODI 10644723
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10750258
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving at approximately 30mph, the transmission started to kick or jerk, and eventually the transmission stopped working. *tr
ODI 10560821
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the expressway, all the warning lights on the dashboard lit up and the speedometer dropped to zero. I coasted and pulled off the side of the road, turning off the vehicle. I then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive off, only to experience this same problem several more times. It is currently at our mechanic's, but they are having difficulty troubleshooting the problem. This problem…
ODI 10662551
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the smart key failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10550354
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10734550
Electrical System · Engine
Pulled off the highway and merged into a left hand turn lane. When i came to a stop i noticed black smoke coming from the engine block. My car then caught fire and it was later totaled by the insurance company. The previous day i had my car serviced at a nissan dealership. They changed my oil/filter and changed a part that was recalled (dealing with leaking brake fluids).... Coincidence (sarcasm meant)??? *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10474589
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Scanned vehicle codes were: p1715, p1574 and p720. All three codes are for the transmission speed sensors. Primary and secondary speed sensors. Both were replaced because of burnning or rubbing due to improper spacing. New spacers were added along with new sensors. Total cost for parts only were- $445.13! Additional fees were the labor and sensor washer, bringing the whole invoice to $762.83! This was a fault from…
ODI 10426606
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start immediately. When the vehicle does start and is turned off it would not restart for approximately fifteen minutes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the harness assembly, brake switch and a hose band needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10415039
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Starting in 2011 every once in a while the cruise control lights started blinking which disabled the ability to use the cruise control. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to reset the lights and be able to use cruise control. This became more frequent as time went on. Now in 2013 the cruise control lights blink 99.99% of the time and cannot be reset by turning vehicle off. The cruise control now does not…
ODI 10498520
Electrical System
Nissan altima 2007;ignition module .the dealer don't want to repair this recall because they don't have it as a recall in the computer. *tr
ODI 10399274
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the battery suddenly died without warning. The contact stated her vehicle service personal came out and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced. The failure continued after the repairs. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10405420
Air Bags · Electrical System
2007 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to passenger air bag sensor warning light issues. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, for a scheduled service visit, as well as for a blinking passenger air bag light. The dealer informed the consumer, the seat cushion needed to be replaced and it would cost $ 1693.55. The consumer declined the replacement. Through research, the consumer…
ODI 10616500
Electrical System
I have push button start. When i push the button it will click as if the battery is dead (new battery) and then nothing. I push 7 to 16 more times and then the car starts. It may do that several days in a row, several times on one day, or not for several weeks. I took it to my mechanic (not nissan) and the diagnostic test showed nothing wrong. Mechanic thought maybe it could be a starter beginning to go bad but…
ODI 10363344
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. While driving 10 mph the contact smelled smoke and observed it coming out of the center console. The vehicle was filled with smoke; however, the contact was able to safely get out of the vehicle and call the fire department. The fire damaged the interior of the vehicle. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire was electrical. There were no injuries. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 10303669
Electrical System
My new nissan altima 2.5 sl had a dead battery 4 times within 20 months of ownership. The vehicle was returned to nissan factory service three times (one time the service department was closed) - but the problem never resolved. The problem has been widely reported on the internet and is not the battery itself, but related to failures in the vehicle electrical system and "smart key" electronics. Nissan refuses to…
ODI 10279552
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
06/30/09 (24,999 miles): the brake pedal was pressed to the floor of the car and the car would not start for two-three days before the pedal automatically depressed. The brakes began to squeak and the brake light was on. Nissan dealership replaced front caliper assembly per ntb08-057a and replaced rear pads and hardware per ntb08-047a. 01/21/2011: the brake pedal was pressed to the floor of the car and the car would…
ODI 10448379
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Headlights · Switch/Wiring
1.)when the car warm ups after 15-20 minutes, the slip and traction control off light come on. 2.) the speedometer fails, the wipers sometimes fail (in the rain!), and now the headlight go on off by themselves (at night!!!) 3.) the car was taken to a dealer. They adjusted a lose wire 1st, second they replaced an abs actuator, the 3rd time at the dealer they ordered a transmission computer gizmo (is on order and not…
ODI 10180871