2019 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Nissan Altima
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 | 2021 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 70 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 188 | 109 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,294 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | 22 |
| Engine | 48 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 18 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 2 |
| Suspension | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
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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.