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2019 Nissan Altima engine problems

57 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2019 Nissan Altima, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
57 16% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
67,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2019 Nissan Altima Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 67,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 4 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 67,000 miles
Based on 18 complaints that include mileage. 39% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles4
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

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. Nissan of melbourne. I am ignored when I call, or asked to leave by the general manager that is really obnoxious.

Reported at 280 miles, October 2019

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that lead was found in the oil pan. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to complete the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 96,000 miles, November 2025

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