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2019 Nissan Altima
The verdict
2 things going for it, 3 to watch.
Cons
Official recall campaigns exist for this vehicle. See the Safety Recalls section for what failed and how it's fixed.
Why we say this — NHTSA — Safety Recalls
58 of 226 owner complaints are about the electrical system. Tap it in the heatmap to read the real reports.
Why we say this — NHTSA — Owner Complaints
22 complaint(s) involved a crash and 5 involved a fire.
Why we say this — NHTSA — Owner Complaints
Pros
Earned a strong overall government crash-test rating.
Why we say this — NHTSA — 5-Star Safety Ratings
226 complaints ranks #5 of 23 popular 2019 models we track (fewest first, snapshot 2026-07-10). Raw counts partly reflect how many were sold — see "How it compares" below.
Why we say this — NHTSA — Owner Complaints
Neutral
Official EPA fuel economy. We show this as a neutral fact — whether it's 'good' depends on the vehicle's class.
Why we say this — U.S. EPA / DOE — fueleconomy.gov
Take this with you:
★★★★★Crash-test safety
0Safety recalls
0Owner complaints
12% involved a crash or fire
29–32Combined MPG
ℹ️ Recalls & complaints are reported per model — the same across every trim & engine. Fuel economy (and crash ratings by body style) can vary — use the pickers in those sections.
Safety Recalls
Official recall campaigns. Tap one to see the danger and the fix.
What is a recall, really?
A recall means the government made the manufacturer admit a safety defect — and the fix is free at any dealer, forever, even for used cars. Recalls range from a software update to "the steering wheel can detach," so read the danger line on each one. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof each recall was completed, or have a dealer run the VIN. Recalls also have a quieter cousin worth reading: technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Campaign 21V169000
What's wrong: 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.
The danger: 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.
The fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign 19V316000
What's wrong: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The danger: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA Campaign 18V922000
What's wrong: 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.
The danger: If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA Campaign 19V235000
What's wrong: 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.
The danger: If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign 19V654000
What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The danger: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Campaign 23V628000
What's wrong: 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."
The danger: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 Campaign 25V437000
What's wrong: 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.
The danger: 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.
The fix: 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.
Source: NHTSA — Safety Recalls · re-checked about every 24 hours
Where Owners Report Problems
Where owners report the most trouble — based on 226 complaints (22 involved a crash, 5 a fire). Tap a part to read the real reports.
Raw count — best-sellers naturally log more complaints than rare cars, so judge it against the peer comparison below, not on its own.
Why don't we show complaints per vehicle sold?
Because no official source publishes sales counts per model — that data is sold by private firms, and the free numbers online are guesses. A rate built on a guessed denominator is a guess wearing a lab coat, so we refuse to show one. Instead we show comparisons where fleet size cancels out or is disclosed: the same model across its own years, the crash/fire severity mix, and the peer ranking below — each with its methodology attached.
Of 58 reports about this part, 5 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 58):
I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender.
While driving straight on a two lane road, steering wheel suddenly locked, unable to regain control the car was locked in a turning position causing the vehicle to crash into a pole. Car is totaled. No rain, low speed and wasn’t turning when it happened.
I was hit front passenger side at 45mph and air bags didn’t deploy. And now I have suspension and electrical issues on my 2019 Nissan Altima.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITH THE INTELLIGENT PILOT FEATURE ENGAGED, A DEER ABRUPTLY DARTER IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE INTELLIGENT PILOT FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE LEFT OF CENTER ON AN OFF RAMP WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLAM INTO THE BACK OF AN 18 WHEELER TRUCK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE PARKING SENSOR ERROR AND CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM ERROR WARNING MESSAGES HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000.
BACK IN THE JULY I GOT INTO A REAR END COLLISION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SHOULD HAVE KICKED IN BUT IT DID NOT. SINCE THEN, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING HAS APPLIED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE OPEN BY ITSELF WITH NO CARS AHEAD OR IN VIEW. IT MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE THIS. IT HAS HAPPENED BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND THE HIGHWAY. I TRIED TELLING THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE AND ARE NOT WILLING TO WORK WITH ME FOR FAILURE AND DAMAGES.
Of 48 reports about this part, 6 involved a crash and 1 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 48):
On January 5, 2026, my son was driving to work at around 8:30 am EST. While waiting to turn left at a stoplight, his car inadvertently moved forward and collided with an oncoming vehicle. After the collision, he discovered the gas pedal had snapped off, causing the unintended movement. His vehicle was only traveling at 5 MPH or less at the time of impact, so the pedal breakage was not due to the collision. Stranded in the intersection, he was assisted by two individuals who pushed his car to safety. The police arrived, and a report was filed. Our insurance accepted liability for the accident, which was caused by the vehicle's malfunction, not my son's negligence.
NHTSA Online Complaint Vehicle: 2019 Nissan Altima VIN: [XXX] Recall: R25B1 (NHTSA Recall No. 25V-437) Description of the Problem: My vehicle is affected by recall R25B1 (NHTSA Recall No. 25V-437) related to potential bearing failures in the 2.0L VC-Turbo engine. Nissan announced this recall on June 26, 2025, but the status remains “Incomplete – remedy not yet available.” I have contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs and local dealerships several times, but they confirmed that there is no repair or parts available. Due to this unresolved safety recall, my state’s DMV has refused to register my vehicle, meaning I cannot legally operate it. This delay has caused significant hardship and prevents me from using my vehicle, even though the recall involves a critical safety risk (potential engine failure while driving). I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue and require Nissan to expedite a remedy for recall R25B1. I need a car urgently to drive to work. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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Was reported in a head on collision with an F150 on 3/22/21
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AT 45 MPH. THE RADIO GOES CRAZY AND TURNS UP WIDE OPEN WHILE NO ONE TOUCHES THE CONTROLS.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 47):
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. All doors now must be manually locked and unlocked.
Coolant leak not visible egr cooler and egr valve malfunction catalytic converter malfunction. Diagnosted at nissan a known issue with nissan make and model.
Ever since I bought the car with zero miles I been having electrical issues. From reverse camera to low wash fluid light that doesn’t turned off . Now even when it’s over 100 degrees outside my car marks inside that’s 26 degrees . And now my Ac completely stopped working. I don’t know what to do I only owe $4,000 on my car
Engine Malfunction light is on and off while at a stop light.
I continuously have issues with it showing a crash and with the warning "engine malfunction, power reduced, service now" light coming on. This has been a recurring issue. There is always a light coming on in this car. I don't know if it is sensitive sensors or if it was poorly made.
Of 41 reports about this part, 3 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 41):
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY ACTIVATE AND REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ALTHOUGH NO OBJECTS WERE PRESENT NEARBY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED BEFORE THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender.
Every time I put the breaks on or go over any kind of speed bump, it bounces and sounds like warn out bed springs. Out of nowhere The volume on my radio will turn up extremely loud. Its happened more than a handful of times while driving and it scared me to the point of having to pull over to gather myself. Some days it doesn’t work at all. The past 3 months, My front passenger window gets stuck and won’t go up without me turning the car off then back on and still at times won’t work. I’ve had no choice but to leave the window down more than enough times and putting plastic over it until it decides to work again. The engine shakes and it feels like the transmission is about to give.
The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision. The vehicle is currently in not my possession. The airbag control module, sensors, and airbags themselves can be inspected to determine the cause of non-deployment. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was put at significant risk because the airbags did not deploy during the impact. This increased the potential for serious injury to the driver and passengers during the crash, as the airbags are a critical part of the vehicle’s safety system designed to prevent head and chest injuries. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet. The vehicle has not been inspected by my insurance and considered totaled. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? A police report was filed for the accident, and my insurance company has been notified. The vehicle has been inspected by insurance, but both parties have been informed of the issue and an inspection has been taken place 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lights or airbag system messages appeared prior to the crash. The airbag light on the dashboard was functioning normally before the accident, and there were no indications of a malfunction with the safety restraint system.
While driving my Nissan Altima in normal operation, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly stopped and applied the brakes without any input from me. This occurred without warning and created an extremely dangerous situation. There were no other vehicles, obstacles, or apparent reasons for the vehicle to engage any safety systems. This is a critical safety defect that could have resulted in a serious accident. I was fortunate that no vehicles were following behind me, but this incident could easily cause rear-end collisions or other accidents if it occurs again.
Of 29 reports about this part, 9 involved a crash and 2 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 29):
I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender.
While driving straight on a two lane road, steering wheel suddenly locked, unable to regain control the car was locked in a turning position causing the vehicle to crash into a pole. Car is totaled. No rain, low speed and wasn’t turning when it happened.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating. Additionally, there was an odor of burning rubber. During the failure, the vehicle would not immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear brake caliper was faulty and that the entire rear braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 46,593.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITH THE INTELLIGENT PILOT FEATURE ENGAGED, A DEER ABRUPTLY DARTER IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE INTELLIGENT PILOT FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE LEFT OF CENTER ON AN OFF RAMP WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLAM INTO THE BACK OF AN 18 WHEELER TRUCK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE PARKING SENSOR ERROR AND CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM ERROR WARNING MESSAGES HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL ATTEMPTING TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK DID NOT RECEIVE ANY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN AUTO REPAIR GARAGE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON ITS OWN WHEN COMING TOO CLOSE A VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300. *DT*JB
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 14):
1st. I would like to report defective windshields, I've replaced it once and the one I replaced got a crack now also. I don't speed I don't tailgate I drive proper and my insurance records my driving. My car has less that 33k and I've owned it for 4 years. 2nd. I would to report crappy transmission, the car struggles to accelerate in times you need it most.
I’m driving on expressway going southbound with no traffic & out of no where the hood jumps open, the result of that resulted in the windshield being cracked also the sunroof. The glass from sunroof came Shattered & hit me & my daughter forehead leaving glass inside the car. These was a traumatic experience, and actually my very first Nissan.
When the rearview mirror was adjusted, the mirror fell off of the windshield entirely and took a chunk of glass out with the rearview mirror.
The windshield was randomly cracked without having any impact marks. The car was parked with no cracks on a sunny day and i came to my car within any hour to a cracked windshield. The issue is well know with these vehicles. I have plenty of pictures for evidence as well. Below are pictures of people with similar problems
Upper left side wind shield. I went to kill a mosquito and pushed it up against the windshield with my hand and the windshield cracked. It was very little pressure.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 12):
Coolant leak not visible egr cooler and egr valve malfunction catalytic converter malfunction. Diagnosted at nissan a known issue with nissan make and model.
I continuously have issues with it showing a crash and with the warning "engine malfunction, power reduced, service now" light coming on. This has been a recurring issue. There is always a light coming on in this car. I don't know if it is sensitive sensors or if it was poorly made.
I've been having engine & engine cooling problems also fuel system how many car starting up etc.I've been having this problem around July
On August 30, 2025, while driving on the highway, my 2019 Nissan Altima displayed a “CVT (AT) Hot / Power Reduced” warning. Power was limited, but the engine did not shut off. I immediately scheduled service at Paul Miller Nissan in Fairfield, CT. At the September 2, 2025 visit, the repair order stated: “Customer states CVT (AT) Hot Power Reduced display in dash. All past codes stored; cleared all past codes stored.” No complete diagnostic test, CVT pressure test, or fluid inspection was performed. The dealership did not preserve the freeze-frame data from the TCM. I was told that no current fault codes were present and that the vehicle was safe to operate. Relying on the dealership’s professional assurance, I continued normal use of the vehicle. About a couple of weeks later, the vehicle began to jerk and lose smooth acceleration intermittently, worsening by the sixth week. I promptly returned for service. On October 21–22, 2025, the same dealership confirmed transmission codes P0776 and P17F0, diagnosing a CVT failure and recommending full replacement. When questioned about prior diagnostic data, the service manager stated that all data from the September visit had been cleared and that the freeze-frame information was deleted and no longer available. This handling contradicts Nissan’s standard CVT diagnostic protocol, which requires documenting stored codes, inspecting CVT fluid condition, and recording internal temperatures before clearing data. Nissan Consumer Affairs later stated their review relied solely on the dealership’s findings and that missing diagnostic data would not be retrieved. Since the confirmed failure, I have been forced to rent a vehicle at my own expense, exceeding $1000 to date. The vehicle’s reduced power and transmission failure created a serious safety risk, especially as I transport my children in this vehicle. The dealership’s erasure of diagnostic evidence prevented accurate evaluation and timely repair. The issue remains unresolved.
I GET ERROR MESSAGE FOR MY 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA OF ENGINE MALFUNCTION, REDUCE POWER, SERVICE NOW. ALONG WITH OTHER SAFTY FEATURES LIKE CASH DETECTION, TRACTION AND ENGINE LIGHT. MY CAR SHAKES, FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL ESPECIALLY WHEN STOPPED AND JERKS. MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW THIS RECALL. I HAVE GOTTEN THIS MESSAGE SEVERAL TIMES AND A OBD CODE READER GIVES CODE P0404.
Of 10 reports about this part, 8 involved a crash and 1 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 10):
A truck was turning without signaling and we were passing on right side assuming he was turning left- and he suddenly jerked right causing major impact and sent us into ditch where we were stopped by impacting a solid fence.
The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision. The vehicle is currently in not my possession. The airbag control module, sensors, and airbags themselves can be inspected to determine the cause of non-deployment. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was put at significant risk because the airbags did not deploy during the impact. This increased the potential for serious injury to the driver and passengers during the crash, as the airbags are a critical part of the vehicle’s safety system designed to prevent head and chest injuries. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet. The vehicle has not been inspected by my insurance and considered totaled. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? A police report was filed for the accident, and my insurance company has been notified. The vehicle has been inspected by insurance, but both parties have been informed of the issue and an inspection has been taken place 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lights or airbag system messages appeared prior to the crash. The airbag light on the dashboard was functioning normally before the accident, and there were no indications of a malfunction with the safety restraint system.
The contact owned a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. All the air bags did deploy. The contact stated the driver-side air bag deployed under the steering wheel causing him to fracture his right leg and his right knee. The contact sought medical attention at a hospital for 11 days and had surgery on his right leg. The contact also stated his front passager had injuries caused by the seat belt. The front passenger sought medical attention and had surgery to have a small portion of her bowel removed. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the insurance company's tow yard. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,812.
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I was hit front passenger side at 45mph and air bags didn’t deploy. And now I have suspension and electrical issues on my 2019 Nissan Altima.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 9):
Engine and transmission disengaged from each other and I could no longer accelerate or keep speed. I had to pull over, turn off the car and turn it back on. Local shop took a look and confirmed a cooling System Failure. The system is not at the right pressure at operating temperature. Exhaust gasses in cooling system.
On August 30, 2025, while driving on the highway, my 2019 Nissan Altima displayed a “CVT (AT) Hot / Power Reduced” warning. Power was limited, but the engine did not shut off. I immediately scheduled service at Paul Miller Nissan in Fairfield, CT. At the September 2, 2025 visit, the repair order stated: “Customer states CVT (AT) Hot Power Reduced display in dash. All past codes stored; cleared all past codes stored.” No complete diagnostic test, CVT pressure test, or fluid inspection was performed. The dealership did not preserve the freeze-frame data from the TCM. I was told that no current fault codes were present and that the vehicle was safe to operate. Relying on the dealership’s professional assurance, I continued normal use of the vehicle. About a couple of weeks later, the vehicle began to jerk and lose smooth acceleration intermittently, worsening by the sixth week. I promptly returned for service. On October 21–22, 2025, the same dealership confirmed transmission codes P0776 and P17F0, diagnosing a CVT failure and recommending full replacement. When questioned about prior diagnostic data, the service manager stated that all data from the September visit had been cleared and that the freeze-frame information was deleted and no longer available. This handling contradicts Nissan’s standard CVT diagnostic protocol, which requires documenting stored codes, inspecting CVT fluid condition, and recording internal temperatures before clearing data. Nissan Consumer Affairs later stated their review relied solely on the dealership’s findings and that missing diagnostic data would not be retrieved. Since the confirmed failure, I have been forced to rent a vehicle at my own expense, exceeding $1000 to date. The vehicle’s reduced power and transmission failure created a serious safety risk, especially as I transport my children in this vehicle. The dealership’s erasure of diagnostic evidence prevented accurate evaluation and timely repair. The issue remains unresolved.
1st. I would like to report defective windshields, I've replaced it once and the one I replaced got a crack now also. I don't speed I don't tailgate I drive proper and my insurance records my driving. My car has less that 33k and I've owned it for 4 years. 2nd. I would to report crappy transmission, the car struggles to accelerate in times you need it most.
Failure of rear differential Electronic Coupler in 2019 Nissan Altima at 66,500 miles. The problem was confirmed by the nissan dealer and the vehicle component has been inspected and replaced by Team Nissan, 70 Keller Street, Manchester NH, 03103 The symptoms of this problem were lots of vibration from the rear of the vehicle, a cyclical chirp while driving and a very loud squeaking noise ( Sounded like metal on metal) while reversing.
2019 Nissan Altima is experiencing judder when switching between gears at low speeds. Also automatic breaking system (ABS) activates when I attempt to park.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 9):
My car since 45000 miles has had an acceleration issue. When I engage the gas pedal, 3- 5 seconds pass before the vehicle moves. Once moving, the engine will stutter or slightly jerk forward and backwards, almost to a stalling point. The safety issue is the potential for accident as cars may collide with me from the side or rear not seeing the issue I’m having. Dealership refuses to fix telling me not to bring it in until a check engine light is on. There is electrical malfunctions happening in my car as I near 100k miles still having this issue. In research, many if not all Altima owners are reporting this acceleration issue, there are countless, so much so, the talk is wondering why no recall has been issued. A lawsuit was also filed, Judge dismissed, but plaintiffs were taken care of and problems rectified. If I don’t make a complaint, I’m not doing my part to advance this issue to a higher level. Thank you for listening and taking my voice seriously.
I have bought this vehicle Oct/Nov of 2023 , from private dealer on at least three occasions I have experienced the vehicle automatically speeding up without stepping on the gas pedal. I had to hold down the braking system and pulling over to avoid an accident. Although , I've quickly placed the vehicle on neutral the engine was still revving . I then powered off vehicle for a few minutes and restarted to learn the vehicle continued to rev on park mode. I then waited at least 10 minutes and then vehicle resorted back to normal state. There was no warning lamps presented. I will be bring this issue to the dealer attention and see whether the vehicle can be serviced; As I do not feel safe.
while driving in traffic with the adaptive cruise control on, the system indicated a sensor malfunction. This is a well-known occurrence for these vehicles as reported on numerous Nissan sites and other websites. This failure can present a safety hazard if the warning comes with little time to react to traffic conditions.
When the cruise control is on and I push on the brake to merge lanes or because a vehicle in front of me stops, the car continues to accelerate and gets stuck in acceleration the RPMs go up wildly.
The front radar distance sensor becomes blocked and unavailable while driving. This happens every time I drive the car. Several times the warning message came on and the car tried to briefly brake. I took my car into the Nissan dealership and they confirmed the sensor has failed and recommends replacement. This is a known issue with Several models of Nissan cars per NHTSA NTB19-033A. This has been happening in my car for about two weeks. I took it in to the dealership as soon as I could after noticing the problem. I believe my car was built at the end of 2018 and has this faulty sensor reference in NHTSA NTB19-033A or clearly they have not rectified the problem fully. I think 2019 vehicles should be added to the recall.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 8):
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that lead was found in the oil pan. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to complete the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated and hot air came out of the vents, entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled. The dealer refilled the coolant reservoir. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who then diagnosed that the radiator thermostat had failed. The thermostat was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 3 weeks after the repair. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine started to overheat, and the temperature gauge moved to "High". The vehicle stalled while on the side of the road and waited for approximately 30 minutes before being able to restart and drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the engine and failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact found information on NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V316000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 18V922000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that warm air was coming through the vents while the A/C unit was activated. The contact then stated that the vehicle started jerking with the "Engine Malfunction, Power Reduced" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where water was added to the coolant reservoir, and the contact was informed by the mechanic that there was likely an engine coolant leak and to monitor the coolant level. The contact then stated that there was white smoke coming from the vehicle at start up. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the engine had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure due to a blown head gasket. The head gasket was re-machined, but the vehicle continued to experience engine failure, which included cylinder misfires and coolant leaks. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Of 8 reports about this part, 2 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 8):
Well, first, my struts are bad on the right wheel. And I've went through about 5 tires now. And I guess my wheel bearing or something is messed up too. I don't I don't know exactly, but it does not sound good. Next would be the brake light is on and it won't shut off. No matter what I do, it will not turn off. The third thing is my cameras are not working, right and the fourth thing is, as it's making some kind of weird noise. I don't know if it's the engine or it could be where the wheel is. I don't know
on the seventeenth of march,2024 a 2019 nissan altimawith alittle over 25000 miles on the odo was backed from a garage and driven forward about 100 feet on dry,smooth pavement in a cul de sac when the right front wheel came loose . this caused the auto to veer right and sideswipe a vehicle parked at the curb.this altma has been driven by a woman in her eighties since new ,garaged nitely, washed weekly, and serviced as required. if this had happened at highway speeds it might have resulted serius injury or death.
I was hit front passenger side at 45mph and air bags didn’t deploy. And now I have suspension and electrical issues on my 2019 Nissan Altima.
At about 12 months we noticed an intermittent clunking sound from the rear of the car. We took it to the dealer and was advised they could not duplicate the problem. I went to have the car state inspected 1/20/22 and it failed. Both reared shocks were determined to be bad, one of which was leaking badly. I brought the car back to a Nissan dealer and was told nothing could be done as my mileage was 45,000. I was told the repair would be approx. $800. Most of my miles are easy highway miles. There obviously was a defect in the shock observers or the assembly of them. No way should new shocks be needed in a car a little over 3 years old with 45K miles on it
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while making right turns there was an abnormal clanking noise coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and informed her that the axle was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained at the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Of 6 reports about this part, 2 involved a crash and 1 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 6):
NHTSA Online Complaint Vehicle: 2019 Nissan Altima VIN: [XXX] Recall: R25B1 (NHTSA Recall No. 25V-437) Description of the Problem: My vehicle is affected by recall R25B1 (NHTSA Recall No. 25V-437) related to potential bearing failures in the 2.0L VC-Turbo engine. Nissan announced this recall on June 26, 2025, but the status remains “Incomplete – remedy not yet available.” I have contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs and local dealerships several times, but they confirmed that there is no repair or parts available. Due to this unresolved safety recall, my state’s DMV has refused to register my vehicle, meaning I cannot legally operate it. This delay has caused significant hardship and prevents me from using my vehicle, even though the recall involves a critical safety risk (potential engine failure while driving). I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue and require Nissan to expedite a remedy for recall R25B1. I need a car urgently to drive to work. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Hello, Please see all attached documents and call me for further details and assistance prior to investigation. I appreciate your time and assistance. Thank You
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Without warning, both sideview mirrors, plus the blindspot warning system began to not work. Mirror adjustments failed to work on both sides and also the blindspot warning light stopped working when a vehicle would pass. I proceeded to take my vehicle to Regal Nissan, Inc., located at 1090 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, 770-998-8686 on December 19, 2023 at approximately 2:00pm, and was told by the Service Advisor, Deandre Gaines that they would not be able to look at it as the day was almost over and he scheduled an appointment for December 20, 2023 at 9:00am. Today, December 20, 2023, I attended my appointment arriving approximately 9:09am and spoke with Deandre Gaines. He told me that they would do a diagnostic check to find out what was causing this. I asked if the diagnostic check would be just for my arm rest where the control was or did he mean for the whole car, and he said no not the whole car only the arm rest, and he never stated the price. I told him that I would wait on the car, and proceeded to their customer waiting room. Once they were done, they tell me that the cost would be $175.88!!! I asked for what??? He tells me that because I have 39,747 miles and it is outside the the 36,000 mile warranty that this is what it cost for a diagnostic. I said, you never said the price!!! I had no idea that it would cost this much just for you to tell me this. He strong-armed me on the price. I then asked to speak to his manager (which I did not get his name) and the manager then said the same thing. I was so frustrated at how I strong-armed on this price. Deandre never stated the price. This is border line exhortation. He took my freedom away as a Georgia consumer by giving the price after the fact and not telling me the price before hand. This would not have been an issue if he had told me the price beforehand, as I would have had the choice to say yes or no. If additional documentation is needed, please let me know. The download is not working.
The heating seat is not working, and the locking system within all doors is failing. Also, lane departure and steering assist is not aligning properly
Of 6 reports about this part, 1 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 6):
Grille shudder goes bad , this is my third 2019 Altima
I’m driving on expressway going southbound with no traffic & out of no where the hood jumps open, the result of that resulted in the windshield being cracked also the sunroof. The glass from sunroof came Shattered & hit me & my daughter forehead leaving glass inside the car. These was a traumatic experience, and actually my very first Nissan.
I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT NISSANS WINDSHIELDS ARE VERY BRITTLE. I WENT TO SMUSH A BUG AND IT SHATTERED IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM IN OUR 6TH GEN NISSAN ALTIMA GROUP AND WE WANT IT TO GET FIXED. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AND NOT ONLY TO MENTION HOW EXPENSIVE THE WINDSHIELDS ARE.
MY DOORS ARE NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING... KEY FOB, INTERIOR SWITCH, AND ACTUAL KEY WORKS SOMETIMES BUT NEVER AT THE SAME TIME! *TR
BACK IN THE JULY I GOT INTO A REAR END COLLISION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SHOULD HAVE KICKED IN BUT IT DID NOT. SINCE THEN, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING HAS APPLIED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE OPEN BY ITSELF WITH NO CARS AHEAD OR IN VIEW. IT MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE THIS. IT HAS HAPPENED BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND THE HIGHWAY. I TRIED TELLING THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE AND ARE NOT WILLING TO WORK WITH ME FOR FAILURE AND DAMAGES.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 5):
I was driving 65 mph on a major highway (I-95) at 7:40am on a clear morning when my tire blew out completely. There was no debris on the road. There were no warning signs. I put on my hazards and was able to cross the lanes to pull over on the shoulder. Fortunately no one was injured, but this is how deadly accidents happen. I waited for an hour but my roadside assistance never came. A road ranger thankfully found me and helped to put in my spare. The tire is complete blown out at the seams. This is the second tire from the same company and lot that spontaneously blew out in the same way. There are recalls in similar tires produced from this same time period and I am convinced these should be recalled as well. I will be obtaining an inspection report. Tire size: 215/55 R17 94V
(215/60/R16) I have two tires that are Continental Procontact A35M WD3T one on front passenger side and other on rear driver side. These tires leak air, tread looks like they're gonna split open. They have lines going all which ways on them. When driving these tires give a jar to my car like never before.
Tire pressure light is always on. I have to put air in tires almost everyday. The air never stay in tires. I’m always catching a flat tire. Malfunction light is always on. I buy new tires every month. Also I was driving and the tire & axle was loss to fall off. I made it to the auto shop in time for him to tell me the problem but it still isn’t fixed.
Tire blew out suddenly while driving at 35mph on my way to work on a well-paved/well-lit road around 6:15AM on October 7th 2021. The sidewall completely separated. There were no warning signs or objects hit/run over that caused the blow out. No one else was on the road at the time and the vehicle was going at a low speed, so luckily no one was injured. I was able to pull into a parking lot to put on a spare tire. The tires were purchased with the car as new in 2019. They had very low mileage and balanced appropriately at the time. There were no extreme conditions (location was in Palm Beach, FL where vehicle had been since purchase). Tire size: 215 / 55 R 17 94 V
I had Bought the car from a dealership upon buying I never realized that it had a chuck of tread missing once it was in my possession and cleaned it at my residence
Of 5 reports about this part, 1 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 5):
on the seventeenth of march,2024 a 2019 nissan altimawith alittle over 25000 miles on the odo was backed from a garage and driven forward about 100 feet on dry,smooth pavement in a cul de sac when the right front wheel came loose . this caused the auto to veer right and sideswipe a vehicle parked at the curb.this altma has been driven by a woman in her eighties since new ,garaged nitely, washed weekly, and serviced as required. if this had happened at highway speeds it might have resulted serius injury or death.
The spare tire that is included with the vehicle is the wrong overall diameter and if used on either front or rear, will cause the AWD transfer case to over heat within 1 mile. There is the potential for major damage or destruction of the AWD transfer case. This is an immediate safety concern! Nissan should recall these vehicles immediately and provide a proper sized spare tire that can be driven on to get to a repair facility without vehicle damage or loss of control.
IN 2020 IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST, I BOUGHT MY FIRST CAR FROM HONDA OF FORT MYERS LOCATED IN FLORIDA. THE CAR SEEMED LIKE IT WAS A GREAT CAR. HOWEVER, THE CAR BEGIN TO HAVE MINOR PROBLEMS LIKE I DISCOVER A CLUNG NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET IT CHECK, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE BREAK PADS WAS LOOSE. THAT WAS JUST ONE OF PROBLEM. THE MAIN PROBLEM AND COMPLAINT THAT I HAVE IS THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME WITH THREE BENT RIMS. AFTER DISCOVERING A SHAKE WHEN I REACH 40 MPH, I TOOK IT TO GET LOOKED AT BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES. ONCE I TOOK IT IN TO GET NEW TIRES, THE TIRE TECHNICIAN TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND REALIZED THAT IT WAS THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. SO I DECIDED TO GO BACK TO WHERE I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING I CAN DO BECAUSE I BOUGHT THE CAR AS IF.
MY LEFT SIDE TIRE IS IS WORN ALL MY OTHER TIRES ARE FINE ANYTIME I TURN RIGHT IT MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. *TR
1. PASSENGER SEAT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, LITERALLY ON THE FLOOR, , NO MANUAL OR ELECTRICAL LUMBER SUPPORT OR ABLE TO RAISE OFF FLOOR, COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE! ALSO NO CRASH RATINGS ON GOVERNMENT STICKER.HOW IS NISSAN ALLOWED TO SELL TO CUSTOMERS. DANGEROUS. 2. NOISES COMING OUT OF FRONT END! NO ONE FIXING AFTER TWO MONTHS. 3. WINDSHIELD WIPER SPRAY SYSTEM SPRAY WASHER FLUID TO BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD DANGEROUS. 4. 19' ALLOY WHEELS ARE IN ALL ACTUALITY 19' LOW PROFILE TIRES AND RIMS FEEL EVERY SINGLE LINE, BUMP, POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, SUSPENSION CAN NOT HANDLE NEITHER DO YOU FEEL NISSAN INTELLIGENT RIDE CONTROL. 5. NOISY CONSISTENTLY INSIDE OF CAR. 6.PARKING BRAKE SENSOR LITE WENT OFF TWICE WHEN DRIVING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON HAD TO PHYSICALLY TURN OFF. 7. A E B , AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. 8. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED CAR IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. 9. TRUCK GETS STUCK OPENING. 10 SELF PILOTING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK IN LIGHT IN CLIMATE WEATHER. NO GOOD
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 5):
The driver’s side seat belt is constantly getting twisted, and it’s very difficult to undo.
I purchased the 2019 Nissan Altima March 22,2024 for the last week the car will start when it wants , the collision sign on the dash comes on and states it’s blocked , the car will stop or shut off while driving ( on the highway with my two children ) the car stoped & a big truck almost ran in the back of me , the seat belt on the right side doesn’t work . Theirs 4 other problems with the car the could get me and my children killed I have documents from Autozone about my engine that’s not good . ( and the computer I put on to check the car says stop and repair car immediately) . I have pictures of that also .
On Feb 04/24 I was getting to go to the store when I started my car and seat belt and supplemental air bag warning light came on. I have tried to contact dealer representative and no call back or respond my e-mail. My brother stop by dealer and they want me to pay $200 just to make a diagnosis. I will give you my name and information but share only if need it.
Rear seatbelts don’t secure. Never used until recent with infant car seat installed in rear.
AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, I REALIZED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOESN'T LOCK SECURELY IN PLACE ONCE FULLY EXTRACTED. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM & THEY STATED THAT NONE OF THE NISSANS ON THEIR LOT DRIVERS SEATBELTS LOCKS IN PLACE ONCE FULLY EXTRACTED. I FIND IT STRANGE THAT EVERY OTHER SEATBELT INSIDE MY ALTIMA LOCKS IN SECURELY EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I THINK THAT'S A MAJOR SAFETY (YET BASIC) HAZARD ON A VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE COMPLEXED SAFETY FEATURES. NOTHING HAPPENED PER SAY YET, I WANT TO GET THIS ADDRESSED BEFORE IT'S TO LATE & SOMETHING DOES OCCUR. I JUST PULSE LIKE THIS PREVENTATIVE OBSERVATION HANDLED AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. PURCHASE DATE 01/07/2020.
Of 5 reports about this part, 1 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 5 of 5):
I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WHILE DRIVING THAT MY CAR IS SAYING MY FRONT SENSOR IN BLOCKED CAUSING MY CAR TO RANDOMLY AUTOMATIC BREAK WHILE NO OTHER CARS ARE AROUND ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO NISSAN IN CHERRY HILL, NJ WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR EIGHT MONTHS AGO. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SENSOR WAS BENT AND MY CAR WAS HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. LET ME SPECIFY THAT I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT, AND MY CAR WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. THERE ARE NO MARKS ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR THAT WOULD GIVE THEM REASON TO SAY MY CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. I TAKE MY CAR TO GET SERVICED AT A NON- NISSAN DEALERSHIP. NISSAN OF CHERRY HILL IS TRYING TO BLAME THAT COMPANY FOR THE "DAMAGE" THAT NEVER HAPPENED.
THE EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM HAS ENGAGED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AROUND A CURVE WHEN THE BREAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND BROUGHT MY CAR TO A STOP. IF THERE WAS ANYONE BEHIND ME I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. *TR
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. I WENT TO MAKE A TURN BECAUSE OF A CURVE AND MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM (WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO STOP MY VEHICLE BEFORE IMPACT, DID NOT DEPLOY. I RAN STRAIGHT INTO A STONE WALL AND FENCE. I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ABOUT THE BACK SENSOR, BUT MY SENSORS WERE WORKING UP UNTIL MY ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALLED. IT WAS NOT RAINING, I WAS NOT SPEEDING, AND WHEN THE POLICE CAME OUT TO DO AN INVESTIGATION, THEY COULD ONLY DETERMINE THAT IT WAS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. WHY DID THE SENSOR NOT WORK? WHY DIDN'T MY CARS EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORK? NOW I'M HAVING TO GET A NEW VEHICLE WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING WHY THE SAFETY SYSTEMS PUT IN PLACE DID NOT DEPLOY. THANK GOD MY SON WAS NOT IN THE CAR AND NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC BRAKING ARE DISABLED DUE TO "FRONT RADAR BLOCKED". THIS IS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE I HAVE HAD FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS (LESS THAN 1,000 MILES). AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NISSAN VEHICLES SINCE 2018. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN LATE 2018. THE ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND I KEPT GETTING CLOSER TO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME WITHOUT MY VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWING DOWN (I.E., THE CAR MAINTAINED THE CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED.) AFTER MANUALLY BRAKING AND RESETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF AND THE ATTACHED MESSAGE WOULD BE DISPLAYED. PRIOR TO THE ISSUE BEING OBSERVED (APPROX. FIRST 500 MILES DRIVEN), THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC BRAKING WORKED FINE.
I OWN A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA AWD AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A FEW PROBLEMS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM IS THE DEFECTIVE FORWARD COLLISION SAFETY FEATURE. TWO TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS IMPROPERLY AND ABRUPTLY APPLIED BRAKES, THE FEATURE IS INTENDED TO AVOID COLLISION, BUT INSTEAD ITS MALFUNCTION IS CREATING ROAD HAZARDS. I CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY HAVE EVADED ME AND EVERYTIME I CALL THEY SAY YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A CASE AND SOMEONE WILL CALL YOU SOON. I ATTEMPTED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE TWO TIMES THIS WEEK AT TWO DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALERSHIPS. ONE TURNED ME AWAY STATING IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM AND NISSAN DOES NOT HAVE A FIX YET. THE SECOND NISSAN DEALERSHIP WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ISSUING ME AN ALTERNATE VEHICLE WHEN THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SAME FOLKS WHO WON'T RETURN MY CALL NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS INSTRUCTING THE DEALER NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICE OR A LOANER. THIS IS SO OUTRAGEOUS, BUT I ACTUALLY HAVE IT IN WRITING TO PROVE THE LEVEL OF NEGLIGENCE AND ILL SERVICE TO FORCE A CUSTOMER TO STAY IN A VEHICLE THAT THEY DON'T FEEL SAFE IN. NONE THE LESS THEIR FAILURE TO DO THEIR DUE DILIGENCE. THE SAFETY FEATURE MALFUNCTIONED ON THE HIGHWAY ONCE AND THE NEXT TIME ON A INCLINE RAMP IN MALL PARKING GARAGE TO A FORCEFUL HARD STOP. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH 3 GENERAL MANAGERS AND 3 DIFFERENT CONSUMER AFFAIRS CALL CENTER REPS, BUT YET NO SERVICE OR CALL BACK FROM NISSAN NORTH AMERICA. NEGLIGENT NEGLIGENCE NEGLIGENT. NISSAN IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE. STAY FAR AWAY AND TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO STAY FAR AWAY. I AM THE OWNER OF A MODEL YEAR VEHICLE WITH FULL WARRANTY AND THIS IS HOW THEY ARE TREATING ME. WHAT WOULD YOU GET?
Of 4 reports about this part, 0 involved a crash and 2 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 4 of 4):
I had my seat warmer on and smelled something burning my coat had caught fire and wires in back of seat were smoking.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated her son was driving on the highway at 70 MPH, when an abnormal smell of garbage was followed by smoke being emitted from a hole in the rear side of the front passenger seat. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was an occupant seated in the front passenger seat when there was a burning sensation was felt. The contact's son immediately pulled over onto the side of the road to exit the vehicle, where the contact then proceeded to extinguish the fire with a beverage. The contact mentioned her jacket and a pillow case caught on fire during the incident. A fire department report was not filed. A police department report was not filed. The vehicle was not destroyed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the wiring on the passenger seat was of probable cause for the failure, and that the passenger seat would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The heating seat is not working, and the locking system within all doors is failing. Also, lane departure and steering assist is not aligning properly
1. PASSENGER SEAT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, LITERALLY ON THE FLOOR, , NO MANUAL OR ELECTRICAL LUMBER SUPPORT OR ABLE TO RAISE OFF FLOOR, COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE! ALSO NO CRASH RATINGS ON GOVERNMENT STICKER.HOW IS NISSAN ALLOWED TO SELL TO CUSTOMERS. DANGEROUS. 2. NOISES COMING OUT OF FRONT END! NO ONE FIXING AFTER TWO MONTHS. 3. WINDSHIELD WIPER SPRAY SYSTEM SPRAY WASHER FLUID TO BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD DANGEROUS. 4. 19' ALLOY WHEELS ARE IN ALL ACTUALITY 19' LOW PROFILE TIRES AND RIMS FEEL EVERY SINGLE LINE, BUMP, POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, SUSPENSION CAN NOT HANDLE NEITHER DO YOU FEEL NISSAN INTELLIGENT RIDE CONTROL. 5. NOISY CONSISTENTLY INSIDE OF CAR. 6.PARKING BRAKE SENSOR LITE WENT OFF TWICE WHEN DRIVING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON HAD TO PHYSICALLY TURN OFF. 7. A E B , AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. 8. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED CAR IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. 9. TRUCK GETS STUCK OPENING. 10 SELF PILOTING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK IN LIGHT IN CLIMATE WEATHER. NO GOOD
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 3 of 3):
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention screen failed to function as intended. The contact stated that occasionally, the back-over prevention screen displayed a pink, blue, or black screen. In addition, occasionally, the back-over prevention screen displayed lines. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera display screen was blank, and no image was displayed, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V654000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 23,347.
Every time I get in my car a start to drive either forward of backing up my car dings and a message pops up ont the display that says "warning ️ Malfunction" and shows the car crash button. I have not been in any accidents and it randomly started happening a few days ago. Now I worry that my car may not sensor any objects in my path or that it could trigger my automatic break to kick in creating an accident. I have also researched online and found others who have experienced the same thing but there is no open recall on my vehicle.
Of 3 reports about this part, 2 involved a crash and 0 a fire.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 3 of 3):
While driving straight on a two lane road, steering wheel suddenly locked, unable to regain control the car was locked in a turning position causing the vehicle to crash into a pole. Car is totaled. No rain, low speed and wasn’t turning when it happened.
I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WHILE DRIVING THAT MY CAR IS SAYING MY FRONT SENSOR IN BLOCKED CAUSING MY CAR TO RANDOMLY AUTOMATIC BREAK WHILE NO OTHER CARS ARE AROUND ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO NISSAN IN CHERRY HILL, NJ WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR EIGHT MONTHS AGO. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SENSOR WAS BENT AND MY CAR WAS HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. LET ME SPECIFY THAT I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT, AND MY CAR WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. THERE ARE NO MARKS ON THE FRONT OF MY CAR THAT WOULD GIVE THEM REASON TO SAY MY CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. I TAKE MY CAR TO GET SERVICED AT A NON- NISSAN DEALERSHIP. NISSAN OF CHERRY HILL IS TRYING TO BLAME THAT COMPANY FOR THE "DAMAGE" THAT NEVER HAPPENED.
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. I WENT TO MAKE A TURN BECAUSE OF A CURVE AND MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM (WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO STOP MY VEHICLE BEFORE IMPACT, DID NOT DEPLOY. I RAN STRAIGHT INTO A STONE WALL AND FENCE. I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ABOUT THE BACK SENSOR, BUT MY SENSORS WERE WORKING UP UNTIL MY ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALLED. IT WAS NOT RAINING, I WAS NOT SPEEDING, AND WHEN THE POLICE CAME OUT TO DO AN INVESTIGATION, THEY COULD ONLY DETERMINE THAT IT WAS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. WHY DID THE SENSOR NOT WORK? WHY DIDN'T MY CARS EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORK? NOW I'M HAVING TO GET A NEW VEHICLE WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING WHY THE SAFETY SYSTEMS PUT IN PLACE DID NOT DEPLOY. THANK GOD MY SON WAS NOT IN THE CAR AND NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 1 of 1):
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated and hot air came out of the vents, entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled. The dealer refilled the coolant reservoir. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who then diagnosed that the radiator thermostat had failed. The thermostat was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 3 weeks after the repair. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine started to overheat, and the temperature gauge moved to "High". The vehicle stalled while on the side of the road and waited for approximately 30 minutes before being able to restart and drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the engine and failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact found information on NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V316000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 18V922000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 1 of 1):
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated and hot air came out of the vents, entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled. The dealer refilled the coolant reservoir. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who then diagnosed that the radiator thermostat had failed. The thermostat was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 3 weeks after the repair. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine started to overheat, and the temperature gauge moved to "High". The vehicle stalled while on the side of the road and waited for approximately 30 minutes before being able to restart and drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the engine and failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact found information on NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V316000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 18V922000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 1 of 1):
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the door with the key fob however, the door failed to open. The contact had to physically hit the front door to manually open the door. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the front door actuator was not fully locking, and the door actuator needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was repaired on two separate occasions for the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,147.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 1 of 1):
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH the vehicle sunroof shattered without impact. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had small cuts to his right shoulder from glass but had not needed medical attention. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,081.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 1 of 1):
There is no incident. I am writing about the safety hazards of the oncoming blue bright lights coming from the oncoming cars/trucks SUV's etc. I own a Sedan and on a highway these blue lights ( in all new vehicles) blind you. The trucks and SUV's are having so bright light that it is difficult to drive. The adaptive lights are no good on a dark two lane road, specially on a road with snow. This is more dangerous on an incline where the vehicles are coming at fast on a two lane dark road. In my opinion the Blue lights should be banned and instead the yellow lights should be made compulsory for all vehicles.
Real owner reports filed with NHTSA (showing 1 of 1):
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH, A RED LIGHT FLASHED FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS TO JERK FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED DUE TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO PROPERLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CHECK THE COMPONENT TO ENSURE WHETHER IT WAS ON OR OFF. ALSO, THE EMERGENCY WARNING INDICATED FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY MORE THAN ONCE AND A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NISSAN 112 (730 MEDFORD AVE, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772, (631) 651-1987), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A SECOND DEALER (NISSAN OF HUNTINGTON, 850 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746, (631) 533-4888) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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How it compares
Lower than most complaint volume — 226 complaints ranks #5 of 23 popular models from the same year (fewest first · median 361).
12% of its complaints involved a crash or fire, vs 5% typical for its year — this one is fair to compare directly, because it doesn't depend on how many were sold.
Same car, other years — complaint totals for the Nissan Altima by model year (fleet size mostly cancels out here, so this is the cleanest signal for "which year should I buy?"):
Why raw complaint counts can mislead (and how we correct for it)
A best-selling car naturally collects more complaints than a rare one simply because there are more of them on the road — so a raw count alone can make a popular, reliable car look worse than a troubled niche one. That's why we show the rank alongside the crash/fire percentage (which doesn't depend on sales volume) and the same model's other years. Read all three together.
Computed by us from NHTSA complaint records for 23 popular same-year models · snapshot 2026-07-10. This comparison set is a sample, not every car sold.
Source: NHTSA — Owner Complaints · re-checked about every 24 hours
Crash-Test Safety Ratings
Official U.S. government 5-star crash-test results.
How to read these stars
These come from the government physically crash-testing this vehicle — front, side, and rollover — and scoring it 1 to 5 stars. Ratings are per body style, so a sedan and its coupe twin can differ. If a vehicle shows no rating, it usually means the government never tested that exact configuration — untested is not the same as unsafe, and we'll never blur that line.
2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA — 5-Star Safety Ratings · re-checked about every 24 hours
Fuel Economy (MPG)
Official EPA estimates — the real numbers, not the brochure.
29–32Combined MPG
26–28City MPG
34–39Highway MPG
$1,900–$2,100Est. fuel cost / yr
Across 3 official EPA configurations · Fuel: Regular. Pick an engine/trim above for exact numbers.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE — fueleconomy.gov · re-checked about every 24 hours