SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2007 Nissan Sentra
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 154 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, most frequently naming the airbags, steering and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 87 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | 1 | 74 |
| Apr 2012 | 1 | 75 |
| May 2012 | 1 | 76 |
| Jun 2012 | 2 | 78 |
| Aug 2012 | 1 | 79 |
| Sep 2012 | 2 | 81 |
| May 2013 | 2 | 83 |
| Sep 2013 | 2 | 85 |
| Oct 2013 | 2 | 87 |
| Nov 2013 | 1 | 88 |
| Feb 2014 | 1 | 89 |
| Mar 2014 | 1 | 90 |
| May 2014 | 1 | 91 |
| Jun 2014 | 2 | 93 |
| Jul 2014 | 2 | 95 |
| Aug 2014 | 1 | 96 |
| Sep 2014 | 1 | 97 |
| Oct 2014 | 2 | 99 |
| Nov 2014 | 1 | 100 |
| Feb 2015 | 2 | 102 |
| Mar 2015 | 1 | 103 |
| Apr 2015 | 1 | 104 |
| May 2015 | 3 | 107 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 108 |
| Sep 2015 | 3 | 111 |
| Mar 2016 | 2 | 113 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 114 |
| Aug 2016 | 3 | 117 |
| Sep 2016 | 1 | 118 |
| Jan 2017 | 1 | 119 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 120 |
| Jul 2017 | 2 | 122 |
| Aug 2017 | 1 | 123 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 124 |
| Nov 2017 | 2 | 126 |
| Dec 2017 | 1 | 127 |
| Jan 2018 | 2 | 129 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 130 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 131 |
| Jul 2019 | 1 | 132 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 133 |
| Oct 2019 | 1 | 134 |
| Dec 2019 | 2 | 136 |
| Jan 2020 | 2 | 138 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 139 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 140 |
| May 2020 | 1 | 141 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 142 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 143 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 144 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 145 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 146 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 147 |
| Jan 2022 | 1 | 148 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 149 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 150 |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 151 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 152 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 153 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 154 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags4120.5%
- Steering3015.0%
- Engine2211.0%
- Brakes2010.0%
- Powertrain (other)115.5%
- Suspension115.5%
- Electrical115.5%
- Fuel system105.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSafety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431
Nissan conducted safety recalls 08V-311 and 09V-431 to remedy leaking master cylinders on certain MY 2007 and 2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles.The recall populations were determined based on production changes to the master cylinder which were fully implemented into production on April 18, 2008.NHTSA utilized vehicle owner questionnaire (VOQ) reports and did not request field information from Nissan.ODI identified two MY 2008 Nissan Sentra VOQs including the petitioner?s vehicle, which were not covered by the recalls and reported a leaking master cylinder.Both of these incidents occurred 6 or more years into the service life of the vehicle.ODI also identified three VOQs which reported a leaking master cylinder after receiving the recall remedy.While one of these failures occurred within 36 months of the recall remedy, the other two occurred at a later time.ODI notes that the original recall addressed failures which occurred early in the life of the vehicle, typically during the first 36 months of service.Master cylinders are generally expected to experience wear and thus will display a finite service life.After a thorough review of the available data in NHTSA's VOQ database, the agency has not identified a trend that would call into question the scope or adequacy of Nissan's recalls.Accordingly, and in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, ODI is denying the petition.A detailed summary of ODI's analysis of this petition is available in the investigative file for this action, and will be published in the Federal Register also.The agency reserves the right to revise this assessment should future circumstances warrant.The VOQs cited above can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under the following reference numbers: 10299791 10330891 10449038 10567372 10638813 10805749 10839357
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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. I then took it to a mechanic and ask to have the brakes checked. he then replaced the front pads. Once they were replaced he bled the system according to the mfg. recommendations. I now have a solid peddle but still do not have brakes. The peddle moves less than an inch when applied. He checked on line @ NHTSA for a recall and discovered the Recall number PM813 for the Master Cylinder and the car's VIN number had an Unrepaired Recall. I would like to get this recall taking care to keep my family safe.
- NHTSA ID
- 11743900
- Incident
- May 23, 2026
Airbag light is on
- NHTSA ID
- 11636042
- Incident
- Jan 10, 2025
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 depressed but failed to respond, and was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the mechanic used the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from crashing inside the shop. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11520130
- Incident
- May 2, 2023
- Mileage
- 155,000 mi
Lost brakes on the highway luckily was able to stop safely. As you can see in the pic the rear left brake line completely corroded in 1 spot and another spot was ready to completely fail, those spots are incidentally the spots where the line attaches to the body for support, those points don't have the corrosion protection that the entire line has.
- NHTSA ID
- 11490765
- Incident
- Oct 22, 2022
MY TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. MY TIRES ARE SIX MONTH, AND THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO TURN ON EVEN AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE SHOP. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO AMERICAS TIRES, BIT O' TIRE WHERE I PURSHASED THE TIRES AND THEY CHECKED ALL TIRES AND TIRE SENSORS, VALVES AND SAY THE AIR PREASURE IS GOOD. THE LIGHT TURNS OFF BUT A DAY OR TWO AFTER THE AIR PREASURE LIGHT BLINKS AND STAYS ON AGAIN. MY CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ADVICE. THANK YOU
- NHTSA ID
- 11478770
- Incident
- May 1, 2020
I was approaching my driveway in front of my house and my vehicle had smoke eminating from a glove compartment area when I got out of the car and checked underneath the hood the car was on fire I got out just in time there was something wrong there could have been the engine fuel system I just recently had an oil change 2 weeks ago the incident April 2, 2022 I was in fear for my life because I had no signal from the car what was happened I had just recently had an oil change a week and a half before the incident I noticed that flames were starting to rise and massive flames of ire than fumes of smoke and all of a sudden the car started burning and then the exploded destroying the entire car. Fire Department was called Lieutenant Thompson and his staff came out to put out the fire and the car was towed away was nothing left but the frame. I can be reached at [XXX] my name is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- NHTSA ID
- 11459621
- Incident
- Apr 2, 2022
Caught on fire under the hood and burned the car very badly. Fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The damage was total to the under the hood components and hoses and wiring harnesses. Car ignition was off while I was in the store for just a couple of minutes and when I came out the car was in flames. I could see the car from inside the store through the window and no one was around it at all.
- NHTSA ID
- 11447962
- Incident
- Jan 17, 2022
The cvt transmission is making a winning nose and has been doing so since I bought it
- NHTSA ID
- 11444089
- Incident
- Dec 17, 2021
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 50.8 |
| 2025 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 64.4 |
| 2024 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 62.2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 49.9 |
| 2022 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 51.9 |
| 2021 | 129 | 3 | 0 | 59.6 |
| 2020 | 204 | 4 | 0 | 51.6 |
| 2019 | 221 | 2 | 0 | 52.3 |
| 2018 | 184 | 2 | 0 | 52.5 |
| 2017 | 230 | 3 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2016 | 267 | 6 | 0 | 55.0 |
| 2015 | 350 | 3 | 0 | 53.0 |
| 2014 | 380 | 5 | 3 | 61.6 |
| 2013 | 638 | 6 | 3 | 59.1 |
| 2012 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 36.8 |
| 2011 | 142 | 2 | 0 | 52.2 |
| 2010 | 144 | 3 | 0 | 52.2 |
| 2009 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 44.5 |
| 2008 | 167 | 3 | 1 | 57.1 |
| 2007Viewing | 154 | 1 | 1 | 51.6 |
| 2006 | 116 | 6 | 3 | 63.9 |
| 2005 | 170 | 6 | 3 | 61.1 |
| 2004 | 197 | 5 | 3 | 62.9 |
| 2003 | 180 | 10 | 2 | 59.9 |
| 2002 | 318 | 14 | 1 | 59.4 |
| 2001 | 236 | 8 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 2000 | 171 | 7 | 0 | 55.6 |
| 1999 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 55.7 |
| 1998 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 61.0 |
| 1997 | 108 | 7 | 0 | 59.2 |
| 1996 | 141 | 7 | 1 | 65.9 |
| 1995 | 117 | 7 | 1 | 64.1 |
| 1994 | 99 | 0 | 1 | 49.0 |
| 1993 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 45.3 |
| 1992 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 52.4 |
| 1991 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 64.0 |
| 1990 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 60.4 |
| 1989 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 54.5 |
| 1988 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 58.0 |
| 1987 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 51.4 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.