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2019 Nissan Altima problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2019 Nissan Altima. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 32% of relevant complaints.
Better than 67% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 15 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 30%).
Does the 2019 Nissan Altima have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 69 of 217 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Altima concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (32%). For comparison, the 2018 scores 21% and the 2020 scores 33%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2019 compares with other Nissan Altima years
Of the 13 Nissan Altima years with enough complaints to score, the 2019 is the 4th-best on engine and transmission share (32%). The worst is the 2016 (65%), the best the 2021 (14%). By volume, the 2019 drew 232 complaints (69 drivetrain), against 225 for the 2018 and 179 for the 2020.
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The rest of the picture on the 2019 Nissan Altima
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2019 Nissan Altima said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 69 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2019 Nissan Altima engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2019 Nissan Altima involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 7 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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…
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."
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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…
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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…
4 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2019 Nissan Altima have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 69 of 217 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Altima concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (32%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Nissan Altima?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2019 Nissan Altima is electrical system: 58 of 232 complaints (25%) name it, followed by engine (48) and forward collision avoidance (41). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 32% of the relevant total.
Is the 2019 Nissan Altima reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 32% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 67% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 13 Nissan Altima years we score, it ranks 4th-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2019 Nissan Altima?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2019 Nissan Altima involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 7 in total: 25V437000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical), 19V316000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 18V922000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Nissan Altima years are better?
Among the Nissan Altima years we track, the 2021 (14%), the 2018 (21%) and the 2023 (25%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2019 (32%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/nissan-altima
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