2019 Nissan Altima engine problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Nissan Altima — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Cracked Engine Head- The vehicle is around 165,000 miles and the engine has cracked. No collisions or crashes or any fault of owner. At around 100,000 miles ALL four doors had the actuators stop working within 1 week. All doors now must be manually locked and unlocked.”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failureCampaign 25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
Engine problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 Altima | 6 | 21% |
| 2022 Altima | 7 | 23% |
| 2021 Altima | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 Altima | 36 | 20% |
| 2018 Altima | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Altima | 39 | 10% |
| 2016 Altima | 86 | 16% |
| 2015 Altima | 66 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 77 | 7% |
| 2013 Altima | 158 | 7% |
| 2012 Altima | 68 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.