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2007 Nissan Sentra recalls & problems

The 2007 Nissan Sentra has 1 safety recall and 154 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (41 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints154filed by owners
Crashes · fires21 · 10reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths30 · 2reported in complaints
2007 Nissan Sentra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 11, 2008

Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall 08V311000169,202 vehicles

Problem
NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP IN THE GROOVE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL. THIS MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
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.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2007 Nissan Sentra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Sentra

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Sentra

27mpg combined
City / highway24 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Sentra

26mpg combined
City / highway24 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Sentra

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal411211598,850 mi
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Column3010149,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly1700070,000 mi
SuspensionRear; Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly1310122,500 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine1203244,348 mi
Electrical system1106048,697 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder117198,000 mi
Engine1105070,000 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems1000018,500 mi
Unknown or other10102124,000 mi
Service brakes9102101,500 mi
Vehicle speed control810093,636 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations