2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 250 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 188 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | 23,294 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 58 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 29 |
| Power Train | 11 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 49 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 20 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
2019 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.