2019 Nissan Altima Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 21,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

All 4 door actuators failed over the course of a few months. Now none of the locks work, and the cost to fix them is prohibitive.Owner complaint, filed 2026

I bought my 2019 Nissan Altima SR from Westshore Mazda in Tampa. The next day I locked and unlocked the car and noticed that only the driver‘s door was working so three out of the four doors don’t lock and unlock by either the driver side door or the key fobs. I looked this up online and noticed it’s a defect on a lot of these models and…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 67,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with internal engine failure. The contact was…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 70,000 miles

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a trade-in, and during the test drive, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the cam actuator and the bearings were falling apart. The mechanic informed the contact about NHTSA Campaign…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 80,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 16,000 miles. Parts named most: Automatic emergency braking (29), Warnings (20).

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

Back up camera did occasionally did work properly. Some time the image went dark, other time the picture changed. It cost me $674 to have the unit replaced and software updated at the dealer. Was told that the Altima has had recalls for this issue, my car was not part of the list. When the dealer ordered the camera they where on…Owner complaint, filed 2026

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…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 26,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 9,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 46,593 miles

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…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 2,300 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 1,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

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.Owner complaint, filed 2022

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…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 66,081 miles

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

Coolant leak not visible egr cooler and egr valve malfunction catalytic converter malfunction. Diagnosted at nissan a known issue with nissan make and model.Owner complaint, filed 2026

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.Owner complaint, filed 2026

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger occupant sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 120,000 miles

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.Owner complaint, filed 2026

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

On October 22, 2026, the heated driver's seat in my 2019 Nissan Altima caused what appears to be a burn injury to my lower back. I was wearing both a tank top and a sweatshirt while using the heated seat. I discovered the injury afterward. The injury included an open, raw area of skin on my lower back, which I documented with…Owner complaint, filed 2026

I was driving with my heated seat on when I felt pain and realized my lower back was burnt. When I got home and looked in the mirror, my whole bottom back was red and part of my skin peeling. My heated seat got extremely hot and burnt me.Owner complaint, filed 2026

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2025

(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.Owner complaint, filed 2024

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

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.Owner complaint, filed 2026

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…Owner complaint, filed 2023

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2024

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…Owner complaint, filed 2024

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2022

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…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 60,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 23,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (5).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the driver's side front door failed to open. The contact entered the vehicle through the rear door. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the door lock actuator, and the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 45,000 miles

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…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 16,147 miles

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

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.Owner complaint, filed 2023

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…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 5,500 miles