What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2019 Nissan Altima

Typical pattern

10.9% of complaints about the 2019 Nissan Altima came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2019 vehicle — around the middle of the 191 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (58 complaints), typically at 4.8 yr or about 21,000 miles.

Complaints
358
Median age at failure
4.3 yr
Median mileage
14,275 n=107
Crash / fire / tow
15.6% of reports
Safety recalls
7

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
58 reports · 21,000 mi
4.8 yr
10.3%
Collision avoidance
52 reports · 13,000 mi
4.6 yr
5.8%
Other
49 reports · 8,218 mi
4.7 yr
12.2%
Engine
47 reports · 52,000 mi
5.6 yr
6.4%
Service brakes
29 reports · 9,000 mi
2.1 yr
34.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V437000 2025-06-27
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

23V628000 2023-09-08
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

21V169000 2021-03-11
Tires

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V654000 2019-09-12
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, thes

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

19V316000 2019-04-18
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

19V235000 2019-03-25
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.

If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

18V922000 2018-12-20
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.

If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Other mileage not reported 2 mo in service
THE HEAD RESTS IN THIS CAR PUSH MY HEAD FORWARD AND I CAN'T SIT IN THE CAR WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE SEAT. VERY HARD ON MY BACK. I HAVE ADJUSTED THE HEAD REST TO ALL POSITIONS WITH NO LUCK. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS REMOVING IT AND PUTTING IT IN BACKWARDS. THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY TO ADJUST THIS! NO WAY TO MAKE A LONG DRIVE WITH THIS HEAD REST.
Other 280 mi 1.1 yr in service
I JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE BY GOING TO CONSUMER REPORTS THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED? NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. ALSO, CAR IS NEWLY LEASED AND HAS AN OIL CHANGE STICKER THAT SAYS: CHANGE OIL BY 5/29/19 ? WHAT , THIS DEALER HERE HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT HERE IN MELBOURNE FL. NISSAN OF MELBOURNE. I AM IGNORED WHEN I CALL, OR ASKED TO LEAVE BY THE GENERAL MANAGER THAT IS REALLY OBNOXIOUS.
Other 2,500 mi 1.2 yr in service
DRIVING UNDER AN OVERPASS AND CAR STARTED BEEPING AND BRAKING AS I WAS GOING TO HIT SOMEONE IN FRONT OF ME AND NO CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME.
Electrical system 300 mi 8 mo in service
THE GAS TANK NOTIFICATION SAYS THAT I HAVE NO GAS WHEN I HAVE GAS IN THE CAR IT ALSO GIVES ME A BURNT SMELL AND LOUD STATIC NOISE EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF, THE STEREO STOPPED WORKING AND I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 5/5/19

Other Altima model years

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