MYRModel Year Report

2019 Nissan Altima

● Typical for this model
2019 Nissan Altima
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
231
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1998 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1,029 complaints 2008 2009: 1,547 complaints 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2013 2014: 1,114 complaints 2015: 954 complaints 2016: 553 complaints 2017: 391 complaints 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 231 complaints 2019 231 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint
1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 1999 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2002 2003: 883 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2005 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1,029 complaints 2008 2009: 1,547 complaints 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2014: 1,114 complaints 2014 2015: 954 complaints 2016: 553 complaints 2017: 391 complaints 2017 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 231 complaints 2019 231 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1995 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 1999 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2001 2002: 1,047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2005 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2007 2008: 1,029 complaints 2009: 1,547 complaints 2009 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2013 2014: 1,114 complaints 2015: 954 complaints 2015 2016: 553 complaints 2017: 391 complaints 2017 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 231 complaints 2019 231 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2021 2022: 30 complaints 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint

2019: 231 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1993125
1994113
1995180
199692
1997108
1998123
199987
2000160
2001159
20021,047
2003883
2004276
20051,091
2006824
2007471
20081,029
20091,547
2010381
2011241
2012426
20132,310
20141,114
2015954
2016553
2017391
2018226
2019231
2020178
202170
202230
202329
202441
20256
20261

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

25% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

All 4 door actuators failed over the course of a few months. Now none of the locks work, and the cost to fix them is prohibitive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

Well I can’t get into my car because the locks won’t work and someone broke into my car because of it. No warning signs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12

Forward collision avoidance

23% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH

Engine

21% · 48 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Cracked Engine Head- The vehicle is around 165,000 miles and the engine has cracked. No collisions or crashes or any fault of owner. At around 100,000 miles ALL four doors had the actuators stop working within 1 week.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

Service brakes

13% · 29 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Automatic emergency braking (Aeb) function failed at a red light. Aeb had been set in a 3-vehicle distance.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-09

Visibility/wiper

6% · 14 reports
INJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-02-11Fuel system, gasoline18V922000 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.

    Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019.

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    2019-05-15Exterior lighting19V235000 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.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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    2019-05-15Fuel system, gasoline19V316000 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.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump.

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    2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.

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    2021-05-11Tires21V169000 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.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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    2022-12-16Audit queryOpen Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
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    2023-10-19Back over prevention23V628000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

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    2023-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-07-18 Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
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    2026-01-26Engine and engine cooling25V437000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 48 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V922000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V235000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 19V316000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V169000 · Tires
  • Recall 23V628000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V437000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2019 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Nissan Altima is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Altima?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Altima have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.