1999 Nissan Altima
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 87
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 87 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 1,047 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1,091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 1,030 |
| 2009 | 1,547 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| 2011 | 241 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 2,310 |
| 2014 | 1,114 |
| 2015 | 955 |
| 2016 | 555 |
| 2017 | 392 |
| 2018 | 226 |
| 2019 | 233 |
| 2020 | 181 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
21% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Air bags
15% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle that made a sharp left turn across the contact's lane. The front driver and passenger air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-26
While driving forty miles per hour this vehicle rear ended by another vehicle. The front end was totally smashed, but neither air bag deployed. Dealer has been contaced. Driver suffered a brused chest, and severe headaches.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-03
While driving about 25 MPH, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-03
Tires
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
My 99 Nissan Altima gxe is stalling when stopping for red lights and stop signs. It does not happen consistently and I never know when it is going to happen. I am scared that it will happen and that someone may hit me from behind.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-22
Visibility
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed…
Remedy: Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1999 Nissan Altima reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Nissan Altima is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Nissan Altima?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Altima have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.