2019 Nissan Altima vs 2019 Subaru Legacy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Nissan Altima | 2019 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 123 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 188 | 422 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 23–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,294 mi | 6,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 35 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 49 |
| Engine | 48 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 18 |
2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Subaru Legacy
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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.