2019 Nissan Altima Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Nissan Altima has a complaint index of 35 and ranks 14th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Altima years. It has 232 complaints and 7 recalls, with Engine (28%) and Electrical System (25%) as the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Altima years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 232
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 22
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 26 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2019 Nissan Altima problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine64 (28%)
- Electrical System59 (25%)
- Other49 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras44 (19%)
- Brakes32 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers15 (6%)
- Fuel System13 (6%)
- Structure & Body12 (5%)
- Airbags11 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates on its own with no vehicle or object present, reducing speed unexpectedly.
- Automatic emergency braking fails to engage or stop the vehicle when approaching stopped traffic or objects at low speeds, leading to collisions.
- Airbags fail to deploy in frontal and side-impact crashes, including at higher speeds around 45 mph.
- Brake pedal engagement at low speeds around 20 mph results in the vehicle failing to stop and shaking, with the instrument panel showing a malfunction warning.
- Owners report the emergency brake malfunction warning light illuminating around the time of failed stops.
- Suspension and electrical issues appear after crash events involving airbag non-deployment.
2019 Nissan Altima recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V437000Jun 27, 2025Engine443,899 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
- NHTSA 23V628000Sep 8, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras153,376 vehicles
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
- NHTSA 21V169000Mar 11, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires36,141 vehicles
Tires:sidewall
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.
Risk: 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.
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. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
2019 Nissan Altima fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Altima reliable?
- Compared to other Altima model years, the 2019 has a complaint index of 35 and ranks 14th worst of 21 years, which earns it a Good verdict. It has fewer complaints (232) than many earlier Altima years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues make up 28% of complaints, Electrical System 25%, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras 19%. Brakes account for 14% of complaints and are linked to 9 crashes.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Altima, covering the engine control module, rearview camera harness, Continental tires, back-up camera software, fuel pump lock ring, fuel tube retainer clip, and brake switch bracket. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Altima compare to other years?
- The 2019 Altima's complaint index of 35 is much lower than the worst years, such as 2013 (index 100, Avoid) and 2009 (index 95, Avoid), but higher than the best years like 2022 and 2023, which have indexes of 0 and 5.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Nissan Altima?
- EPA rates the 2019 Altima at 30 mpg combined, 26 mpg city, and 35 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.