2019 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

46Engine complaints

20.5%Of all 224 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56 · 25%

Unspecified / other47 · 21%

ENGINE46 · 20.5%

SERVICE BRAKES29 · 12.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING29 · 12.9%

Share of the 224 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Nissan Altima overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the engine malfunction warning light illuminated…”NHTSA complaint 11495593 — filed 12/01/2022

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11486059 — filed 09/23/2022

“MOONROOF SHATTERED (EXPLODED) FOR UNKNOWN REASON. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS ROUGHLY 79 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. NO OBJECT STRUCT GLASS”NHTSA complaint 11474554 — filed 07/18/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Nissan Altima have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Nissan Altima: 46 of 224 complaints on file (20.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Altima have in total?

224 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.