Is the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA reliable?

The 2019 Nissan ALTIMA has 344 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS problems.

What are common problems with the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA?

Top problems: DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (60 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (54 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (52 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): TIRES, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL. Contact any Nissan dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Nissan ALTIMA?

The 2019 Nissan ALTIMA gets 32 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1500. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2019 Nissan ALTIMA?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA is approximately $1,737/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2019 Nissan ALTIMA

Q: Is the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA often stolen?

The Nissan ALTIMA was the #4 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 15,200 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: high.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Nissan ALTIMA has 344 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 344. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: 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 ad. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 25 crash reports 8 injuries

344

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

60 complaints

17%

• 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 AD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED 6 T
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SENSOR LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. DURING T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 5 crashes

“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 AD”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2019 Nissan ALTIMA

Based on 103 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 14K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

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60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 9K mi · 20 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 64K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 21K mi · 13 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

In line with typicalmedian 15K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

In line with typicalmedian 751 mi · 8 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

TIRES11/03/2021

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.

Risk: 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.

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.

High theft risk

#4 most stolen in 2025

The Nissan ALTIMA was the #4 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 15,200 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: Widely available, high resale demand

Recommended protection: engine immobilizer verification, steering wheel lock, GPS tracker, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Higher theft risk usually translates to higher comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Nissan ALTIMA

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,500

Per month

$125

Per mile

12.5¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,231/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Nissan ALTIMA

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,737

Full coverage / month

$145

Liability only / year

$574

vs US avg

+4%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.15x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1737

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan ALTIMA Service Intervals

Oil change

5K mi / 6 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

105K mi

Spark plugs

105K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

CVT-equipped models (Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder) MUST use Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, not conventional ATF. Frequent CVT service extends life significantly.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Nissan New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Nissan. If you're buying a used 2019 ALTIMA, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Nissan dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 344 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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 AD
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FOR THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY TRADED IN A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA FOR WHICH AUTONATION NISSAN PEMBROKE PINES (8890 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024, (954) 949-0421) RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE BY GOING TO CONSUMER REPORTS THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED? NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. ALSO, CAR IS NEWLY LEASED AND HAS AN OIL CHANGE STICKER THAT SAYS: CHANGE OIL BY 5/29/19 ? WHAT , THIS DEALER HERE HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT HERE IN MELBOURNE FL. NI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE HEAD RESTS IN THIS CAR PUSH MY HEAD FORWARD AND I CAN'T SIT IN THE CAR WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE SEAT. VERY HARD ON MY BACK. I HAVE ADJUSTED THE HEAD REST TO ALL POSITIONS WITH NO LUCK. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS REMOVING IT AND PUTTING IT IN BACKWARDS. THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY TO ADJUST TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Nissan dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)