CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.
It's an expensive repair at nearly $4,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.
3.0
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,082 miles
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The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!
The dashboard in my 2007 Altima is melting. It is ultra sticky and isn't cleanable at all. It wreaks of a chemical smell and also puts a glare on the windshield in certain lighting. It's a mess, and it's dangerous. There was a class action lawsuit filed for the issue in Florida and Nissan fixed the Altimas there.
The dashboard is cracking. This causes me concern regarding the airbag and if it will function properly if ever needed. The entire dash has a crack the runs the length left to right and it makes it appear the bottom portion will fall to the floor one day. I started noticing this over the summer. I saw that in Florida there was a class action to fix it. I just think it-€™s odd because this is an extra car that we no longer drive daily. It stays in a garage out of weather and so it should be perfect. We kept the car for our daughter who is now 16 and will be using it as she starts driving.
My 2007 Altima dashboard has been cracking for a few years. The car is parked inside the garage, and during the day while at work, is parked at a parking deck. The dashboard is getting worse over the year at the point pieces of the board are coming off exposing the yellow foam and cracking on areas where the sun don-€™t reach at. The cracks are all over the dashboard panel and white patches (like board melting) around the glove compartment.
- Gardendale , AL, USA
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My 2007 Altima dashboard has been melting and cracking for years now. The car is generally parked inside garage during work hours in day light. The deterioration has gotten to the point that glare on the windshield dangerously obstructs the view of the road, especially in sunny weather down in south Florida. The cracks are even in places where no sunlight reaches and causes my cabin to smell from melting dash My dashboard lights have also flickered on and off and gave me warning messages that went away on its own. I have taken my car to mechanic multiple times but they asked to contact manufacturer.
Nissan Altima dashboard cracking and leaving chemical smell. Cracking advances in the sunlight/heat. Appears to be an issue with Nissan Altima in the 2007-2009 range.
The dashboard is disintegrating. Even the sides of the console which are not in direct sunlight are crumbling apart. The date of occurrence is a guesstimate as I only just found this site. It has been deteriorating for years.
The dash is melting and giving large glare in sunny days its really sticky and quite the eye sore. Only help offered was telling me to install new dash at my expense or cover which would eventually stick so you couldnt remove to clean07
Walked outside to notice something was loose and hanging underneath my car. After taking my car to the local Nissan dealership, they told me that my stabilizer (sway bar) was broken and would cost nearly $400 to replace. After receiving the news, I decided to research and found that a myriad of people are experiencing the same problem. I would really appreciate this issue being taken care of without having to come out pocket, considering that my driving couldn't have caused this.
Nissan melting dashboard - my dashboard has become permanently shiny and sticky to the touch. I bought this car used from Tennessee and did not have this problem until I brought it home to Florida. The shine reflects off of the dashboard and onto the windshield making it incredibly difficult to see while driving, especially on sunny days. I feel unsafe due to this manufacturer issue that Nissan has caused for many vehicles. If I am ever in an accident due to this shiny dashboard I will take action against Nissan. There was a lawsuit in fl for 2008 Altima with this issue but I did not qualify because mine is 2007 and I did not have the car when the lawsuit was still active. I have tried to make a claim with Nissan but they will not do anything about it. If it takes someone dying from an accident from these melting dashboards that is too far. The NHTSA needs to force a recall on all models and years that this effects!! 2007 Altima are affected by these melting dashboards, not just 2008!! many 2007 owners I know have the same problem!!!! I am beyond furious about this issue!!!
The vehicle takes over 40 minutes of driving to have the heat blower activate on cold temperatures. Starting and letting the vehicle run idle for 20 minutes before driving doesn't seem to help this situation. Heater will not work under any circumstance, cause the windows to fog up while driving and putting the driver and passengers in a serious situation in which they can experience frostbite from the extreme temperature, accidents because of not being able to see thru the windows and losing control of the vehicle because the cold causes the driver to lose grip on the steering wheel. Dealership refuses to take a look at the heating system, saying that is typical for Nissan to take that long to heat up. No other explanation provided or solution to this issue.
Cracking and sticky dashboard. Garage kept 15% tint on windows and have cracks from one side of dash to other and chunks of dash falling off around cluster of gauges. My car only has 65,000 miles on it too!talked to Nissan Corp, and got quite for $2400!!! told by Nissan Corp that since my car has never been to a Nissan dealership (maintenance done at other shop) I was [xxx] out of luck basically. I love my car and just want Nissan to replace their faulty product! my family doesn't think my car is safe anymore and I don't want to get rid of it!! please please do something about this!! thank you!! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Driving after work and noticed my car was shaking when it would change gears...I took it Nissan dealer because I was told there was a warranty for cvs transmission and they told me that warranty expired. I only had 118,000 miles but was over year warranty and Nissan told me it would be expensive to change it because it was a cvt transmission...so upset I looked online and there is so many complaints about the cvt transmission I would never buy a Nissan again
Nissan Altima 2007 4 cyl. The entire dashboard is cracking in various areas. Many lengthy cracks which are beginning to open wider and becoming larger. Also the dashboard is very sticky. This vehicle has been garaged for 4 years. Would be nice if Nissan would look into this defect. I have seen many other owners complaining of the same problems with the dashboard.
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- Highland Park, NJ, USA