2019 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2019 Nissan Altima, 14% of its 232 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 8,798 miles, with 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this component.
- Brakes complaints
- 32
- 14% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 8,798 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking (AEB) fails to activate when a vehicle, deer, or other obstacle is detected, leading to collisions.
- AEB or the intelligent pilot system activates on its own with no obstacle present, suddenly slamming the brakes at highway or city speeds.
- Owners report the brake pedal feels unresponsive or the vehicle fails to stop despite pressing the pedal, resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Braking is accompanied by violent shaking, vibration, or a burning rubber smell, along with an instrument panel malfunction warning.
- Some owners report the forward collision warning or radar-based braking sensor malfunctions repeatedly even after dealer inspection or part replacement.
When 2019 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 8, 2019, latest Feb 10, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 Nissan Altima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2019 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 32 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Altima, making up 14% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2019 Nissan Altima brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Brakes component on the 2019 Altima.
- At what mileage do 2019 Altima brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints is 8,798 miles, indicating many issues surface early in ownership.
- Have brake issues on the 2019 Altima caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to this component shows 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries reported for the 2019 Altima.
- How does the 2019 Altima compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2019 Altima's brake complaints are 14% of its total, lower than 2018's 24% and 2021's 30%, but higher than years like 2016 at 3%.