2019 NISSAN ALTIMA — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 222 complaints · 7 recalls
Most-reported system: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (39 complaints · 17.6%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 22
  • Fires 5
  • Injuries 11
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ELECTRICAL SYSTEM appears in 39 of 222 owner complaints (17.6%) in this vehicle snapshot. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 39 complaints, 17.6% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39 · 17.6% · 3 crash reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 34 complaints, 15.3% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 34 · 15.3% · 2 crash reports ENGINE: 29 complaints, 13.1% of reports ENGINE 29 · 13.1% VISIBILITY: 13 complaints, 5.9% of reports VISIBILITY 13 · 5.9% SERVICE BRAKES: 10 complaints, 4.5% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 10 · 4.5% · 4 crash reports 2 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 9 complaints, 4.1% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 9 · 4.1% POWER TRAIN: 7 complaints, 3.2% of reports POWER TRAIN 7 · 3.2% AIR BAGS: 5 complaints, 2.3% of reports AIR BAGS 5 · 2.3% · 4 crash reports LANE DEPARTURE: 5 complaints, 2.3% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 5 · 2.3% · 1 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 92 complaints, 41.4% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 92 · 41.4% · 8 crash reports 3 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39 17.6% 3 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 34 15.3% 2 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 29 13.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 13 5.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 10 4.5% 4 crashes · 2 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 9 4.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 7 3.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 5 2.3% 4 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 5 2.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 92 41.4% 8 crashes · 3 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2018; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2018. 2018-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2019-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2020-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2020-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2021-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2021-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2021-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2021-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2022-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2022-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2022-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2023-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2023-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2024-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2024-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2024-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2025-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2025-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2025-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2026-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2026-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2026-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 Owner reports Oct 2018 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 18V922000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V922000 Recall campaign 19V235000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V235000 Recall campaign 19V316000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V316000 Recall campaign 19V654000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V654000 Recall campaign 21V169000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V169000 Recall campaign 23V628000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V628000 Recall campaign 25V437000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V437000 Investigation AQ22003 ● Investigation AQ22003 Investigation PE23023 ● Investigation PE23023
  • Campaign 23V628000 was reported 165 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V437000 was reported 1,706 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2018-Q4 Owner reports 2
2019-Q1 Owner reports 4
2019-Q2 Owner reports 7
2019-Q3 Owner reports 9
2019-Q4 Owner reports 8
2020-Q1 Owner reports 6
2020-Q2 Owner reports 5
2020-Q3 Owner reports 5
2020-Q4 Owner reports 6
2021-Q1 Owner reports 5
2021-Q2 Owner reports 9
2021-Q3 Owner reports 8
2021-Q4 Owner reports 3
2022-Q1 Owner reports 6
2022-Q2 Owner reports 9
2022-Q3 Owner reports 9
2022-Q4 Owner reports 4
2023-Q1 Owner reports 4
2023-Q2 Owner reports 10
2023-Q3 Owner reports 5
2023-Q4 Owner reports 6
2024-Q1 Owner reports 9
2024-Q2 Owner reports 10
2024-Q3 Owner reports 4
2024-Q4 Owner reports 4
2025-Q1 Owner reports 6
2025-Q2 Owner reports 5
2025-Q3 Owner reports 19
2025-Q4 Owner reports 9
2026-Q1 Owner reports 10
2026-Q2 Owner reports 10
2026-Q3 Owner reports 6
Recall campaign 1 18V922000
Recall campaign 1 19V235000
Recall campaign 1 19V316000
Recall campaign 1 19V654000
Recall campaign 1 21V169000
Recall campaign 1 23V628000
Recall campaign 1 25V437000
Defect investigation 1 AQ22003
Defect investigation 1 PE23023
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Safety Recalls (7)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V922000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V235000

    Report date
    Component:
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V316000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V654000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V169000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V628000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V437000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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