2019 Nissan Altima vs 2019 Toyota Corolla
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 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 202 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 188 | 204 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,294 mi | 13,198 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 15 |
| Power Train | 9 | 54 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 10 |
| Overheating | 9 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Toyota Corolla
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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.