2019 Nissan ALTIMA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2019 Nissan Altima has an outstanding safety rating with an overall score of 5 out of 5. It performs exceptionally well in front crash tests, side crash tests, and rollover tests, earning mostly scores of 4 and 5 in various categories. The car is equipped with electronic stability control, which enhances its ability to maintain stability and prevent skidding. Additionally, it offers optional lane departure warning for added safety on the road.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the 2019 Nissan Altima has had 135 complaints reported and has been subject to 6 recalls. Despite these numbers, the overall safety features and ratings of the Altima make it a reliable and secure choice for drivers and passengers alike.

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Complaint Count

135

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2019 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2019 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2019 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 3 4 4
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2019 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 5 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"i bought my 2019 nissan altima platinum brand new. since then i have had to replace all of the door lock actuators a minimum of 2 times, i say 2 times because only one has been replaced twice. all of the others have been replaced at least 3 times and the driver and driver side passenger side are ready for the 4th replacement. this presents a safety as well as security issue."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-10-01
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled, and the power brakes and power steering were inoperable. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over and called roadside assistance for a jumpstart. the contact stated that the failure of the electric power had become a recurring failure. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-12-08
Complaint:
"see attached document from complainant"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-07-08
Complaint:
"since i purchased this car during warranty 2 of the door locks quit working and was replaced under warranty but since the warranty has ran out the other 2 door locks quit working. so if i lock my door it will not unlock so i have to crawl in a door that will lock. the other option is not lock my doors so everything can be stolen out of my car or i could be robbed since they could open my door at any parking lot or redlight."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-09-09
Complaint:
"my key does not unlock or lock my passenger or rear doors. so far it only unlocks the driver door. i have to get in and unlock the doors manually. the key fab works but the door sensors do not respond. i looked it up and this has been a common problem reported for the 2019 nissan altima along with other electrical problems. i’ve had to replace the battery twice. this is a 2019 vehicle which i purchased in 2020. had to replace the battery in 2021 and in 2023. the most pressing issue right now is the door locks. this is an expensive repair. there should be a recall issued so that nissan can repair the door sensors."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-07-07
Complaint:
"all door lock actuators. this is available for inspection. the safety of myself and passengers is at risk due to not being able to unlock and lock my vehicle at any given time. this is a security risk for any occupants in the event of needing to quickly lock doors or unlock in the event of an emergency. this also puts my vehicle at risk of theft and being stolen. the door actuators will not activate from the remote key or the unlock/lock buttons inside the vehicle. yes, i had jim johnson nissan (bowling green, ky) look at the problem and they confirmed and quoted me for this. no, it has not been inspected by the manufacturer. there was no warning to the problem. the first door actuator failed at around 50,000 miles (2021) and progressed to all door actuators failing. this problem is reoccurring in this model of the nissan altima"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-01-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. additionally, the battery drained quickly, causing the windows and doors to fail to open. the contact had to recharge the battery every day to prevent the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact related the failure to a faulty electrical system. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 21,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-05-12
Complaint:
"my back doors do not lock with the fob. i have to manually unlock and lock my rear doors. my driver side door is starting to not work as well. this is a major safety issue that nissan seems to not care about. my car only has 35,000 miles on it."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-09-07
Complaint:
"the front passenger door and both rear doors will not lock/unlock with the key fob or the button in the car. the doors when locked by hand will randomly unlock while the car is driving"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-01-05
Complaint:
"the radio and hvac systems failed; going down mn i-35 west south bound at 70mph the radio abruptly changed stations and went to full blast. it continued to randomly change between stations at full blast. i was unable to adjust the volume via the steering wheel controls or radio controls. i was also unable to shutoff the radio. the changes were sudden, shocking, and they caused me to hit the breaks and jerk into another lane. the issue continues randomly and happens on freeways, highways, city streets and at stoplights. there is no common trend to when it happens or what the vehicle is doing at the time. controls become unresponsive to address it until the vehicle is shutoff. the vehicle has been brought in several times to walzer nissan group in mn that have reviewed video footage of the radio doing this. they have validated the issue and are unable to repair it."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-01-09

Recalls for the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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.""
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.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > FUEL PUMP
Date of incident: 2019-04-18
Recall:
"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."
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.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > FUEL PUMP
Date of incident: 2018-12-20

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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