2019 Nissan Altima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Nissan Altima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 344
- 249 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 53 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 40 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 7 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Nissan Altima
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 46
- ENGINE 44
- SERVICE BRAKES 29
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 29
7 recalls on record for the 2019 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 25V437000 · 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil
- NHTSA 23V628000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a cr
- NHTSA 21V169000 · 2021 · TIRES:SIDEWALL Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could l
- NHTSA 18V922000 · 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the f
- NHTSA 19V654000 · 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Nissan Altima units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA has 344 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Nissan Altima and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Nissan Altima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (53), unknown or other (46), engine (44), service brakes (29). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Nissan Altima?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.