2019 Nissan Altima vs 2019 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Altima | 2019 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 222 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 188 | 124 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,294 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 64 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | 35 |
| Engine | 48 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 37 |
| Power Train | 9 | 54 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 5 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Nissan Sentra
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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.