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2007 Nissan Altima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Altima.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Nissan Altima is a mid‑size passenger car built on Nissan’s contemporary platform and powered by an engine that requires 4.9 qt of 0W‑20 API‑rated oil. Its reliability record shows a moderate level of owner feedback, with 498 total complaints recorded for the year and suspension issues emerging as the most common problem, while the model was subject to three recalls. Within the broader Altima lineage spanning 1993‑2025, the 2007 model sits well below the peak of 2,304 complaints recorded in 2013 and far above the current low of six complaints in 2025, indicating a relatively average reliability standing for its generation.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165460Z000 alt 16546JA00B
Spark plug22401JD01B alt 22401JA01B
Battery24410JA80A discontinued
Front wiper blades28890ZD80A alt 28890JA010
Serpentine belt11720JA10B alt 11720JA00B
Thermostat210496N220 alt 21049ED00A
Cabin air filter27277JA00C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3150 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Altima of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2007 3.5 SE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20073.5 SE 3.5L V65.90 sec14.50 sec270 hpFWD
20073.5 SE 3.5L V65.90 sec14.60 sec270 hpFWD
20073.5 SE 3.5L V66.60 sec15.00 sec270 hpFWD
2007Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.10 sec15.40 sec198 hpFWD
20072.5 2.5L I-47.20 sec15.70 sec175 hpFWD
20073.5 SE 3.5L V67.30 sec15.60 sec270 hpFWD
20072.5 S 2.5L I-47.40 sec16.00 sec175 hpFWD
2007Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.80 sec198 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE NISSAN POWER STEERING FLUID

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13-15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-32 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21-24 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.03 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.1-14.3 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Compression154-181 psi. 14 maximum variation psi.
Engine Oil Pressure43 psi @ 2000 rpm, 57 psi @ 57 rpm psi
Engine Oil Pressure43 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.945 in / 0.315 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9514–15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., step 2: 9032 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
172 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2loosen all bolts
326-32 ft. lbs.26–32 ft. lbs
475-80 degrees75–80 degrees
575-80
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
172 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2loosen all bolts
326-32 ft. lbs.26–32 ft. lbs
490-95 degrees90–95 degrees
590-95 degrees90–95 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14-7 ft. lbs., step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., step 3: 20-234–7 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9524–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 3,750 mi. The big-interval services (every 3,750 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 60,000 miRadiator Hose (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Altima arrived as the first year of a new generation, and its 498 complaints represent a notable dip from the 824 recorded in 2006 and a sharp contrast to the spikes that would follow in 2008 (1,028) and 2009 (1,547). While the complaint volume is relatively moderate, the year stands out with 3 federal investigations—the highest count since 2003—and 118 technical service bulletins, indicating that Nissan was actively addressing a range of emerging issues. The top complaint areas of suspension, air bags, service brakes, and power train, along with 30 crash and 22 fire complaints, point to potential safety and reliability concerns, though the data does not specify root causes. Within the generation’s arc, 2007 appears as a temporary low before a steep rise in reported problems, suggesting that early production may have avoided some later defects but still carried significant unresolved risks. A purchase of this model year should only proceed after a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems, and a review of the vehicle’s history for any open recalls or related repairs.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
118
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
498
Owner complaints
30 involved a crash · 22 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 498 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension105
Air Bags53
Service Brakes, Hydraulic49
Power Train40
Engine & Engine Cooling39
Unknown Or Other21
Electrical System18
Engine14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07V599000Electrical System:Ignition:ModuleReported 28/12/2007

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACED DURING SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH… Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TPMS FUNCTION AND REACTIVATE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

08V521000Air BagsReported 07/10/2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES… Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 118 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Altima take?

4.9 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Altima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.