2019 Nissan Altima problems and complaints

Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (58), Unknown Or Other (49), Engine (48).

Key takeaways

  • 231 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 22 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System5825%
Unknown Or Other4921%
Engine4821%
Forward Collision Avoidance4118%
Service Brakes2913%
Visibility/Wiper146%
Fuel/Propulsion System125%
Air Bags115%
Engine And Engine Cooling94%
Power Train94%
Vehicle Speed Control94%
Suspension83%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD5/54/55/55/5
2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD5/54/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-10

Active grille shutter failed with DTC P059F, covered under Nissan warranty extension PC989 (15 years/150,000 miles). Vehicle at 64,867 miles. Campbell Nissan of [XXX] denied warranty coverage citing outside influence from debris. However, dealer removed the debris and shutter still does not function, proving debris was...

Engine - filed 2026-09-09

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with internal engine failure. Th...

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-25

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a trade-in, and during the test drive, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the cam actuator and the bearings were falling apart. The mechanic informed the contact about NH...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.