2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (3) · Air Bags:frontal (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Nissan Altima Hybrid model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (44)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 44 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-10-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 out what is wrong. vehicle stopped starting originally and was told hybrid battery pack.…”
2016-06-19 · Unknown Or Other“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 using for two days. dealership states hybrid battery needs replacement @ cost of over $6000.00. car also would loose power on tale off from light. s…”
2015-04-14 · Electrical System · 110,000 mi“when i was driving on a highway at approximately 60mph, car gave shriek warning beacon, with all indicators lit up & abruptly came to a halt. in this incident car lost all electrical power. hence i was only able to open the door via mechanical knob and run to the shoulder to save my life. car has to be towed from freeway to a mechanic shop in the n…”
2015-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 102,000 mi“to start this car you press the brake and press the start button. i press the brake press start and it goes to acc instead of on, then i press it to on and it wont start. this has happened a few times before but i try it again and it starts within a few tries. now i am trying to start my car and it won't start at all. all the lights are on radio wo…”
2014-10-10 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima hybrid. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.…”
2014-06-24 · Suspension · 70,000 mi“sway bar broke after no particular incident. the mechanic, a friend who i trust greatly and have known for a long time, said it seemed odd that this piece would break for no apparent reason. the piece was not rusted or corroded in any abnormal manner. *tr…”
2014-06-16 · Wheels · 75,062 mi“had to replace rear stabilizer bar at dealer today. part looked defective. it was hollow, rusted and corroded. it just snapped on its own. i have seen numerous postings and complaints about this part on this make model and year, where the owner had the same exact issue and was forced to pay for replacement. i believe nissan should recall this part.…”
2014-01-17 · Electrical System · 179,000 mi“have problems with car going totally dead, no lights engine won't start etc. had battery replaced but this was not the problem.car still died a couple more times until it finally would not start or function in any way...no lights (not hazard,brake,etc.) would function,engine would not start, nothing... car is dead.towed to dealer first told it was …”
2013-09-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 152,000 mi“vehicle lost ability to accelerate while driving on the freeway. *tr…”
2013-06-24 · Suspension“noticed a hanging pipe/bar near my rear left wheel when checking to see what was making noises when i drive. i did not know what that was but after searching online i confirmed that it is the rear sway bar for my nissan altima hybrid. reading online and talking with mechanics i learned that many people share the same exact problem as me! basic…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.