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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2007 Nissan Sentra recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
154
Latest campaign
Jul 11, 2008

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Jul 11, 2008

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 11, 2008Latest campaign
Jul 11, 200808V311000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V311000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 08V311000 · Jul 11, 2008
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component154

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
154Complaints filed
21Involving a crash
10Involving a fire
30Injuries reported · 2 deaths
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags412712115
Steering3019101
Service brakes2013719
Power train1711000
Electrical system117060
Engine117050
Suspension117101
Engine and engine cooling117032
Tires117000
Hydraulic106617
Unknown or other106102
Vehicle speed control85100
Fuel/propulsion system53122
Structure53406
Equipment53100

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “When I discovered the car was not stopping after depressing the peddle and the brake light was coming on. I checked the fluid level and fluid was needed. I topped the fluid level off and it did not solve the problem.”

    Filed 06/13/2026 · ODI 11743900
  • Air bags

    “Airbag light is on”

    Filed 01/15/2025 · ODI 11636042
  • Service brakes

    “The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change, the mechanic informed her that during the test drive, the brake pedal was…”

    Filed 05/02/2023 · ODI 11520130

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2007 Nissan Sentra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. The most recent, 08V311000 (reported July 11, 2008), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Nissan Sentra?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 154 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Nissan Sentra?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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