2007 Nissan Altima steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 17 complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver was driving 20 MPH when the steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a wall. The driver suffered minor injuries during the crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent garage. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Approximately 12/24/12 noticed a knocking sound coming from the right rear. On 12/27/12 stopped to have tire pressure checked and asked if they could check the rear end. The tech advised that sway bar was broken in two on the right rear of vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Altima
- Suspension 121 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Brakes 71 complaints
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 52 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 27 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints