19 complaints reported

2019 Nissan Altima Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
19
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that lead was found in the oil pan. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to complete the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Mar 2025
Dec 2025

I’ve been experiencing recurring issues with my 2019 Nissan Altima. The malfunction indicator light comes on randomly, often accompanied by several warning lights including the check engine light. When this happens, the car struggles to accelerate and feels like it’s stalling, creating serious safety concerns. I’m aware that there is an active recall for the same symptoms affecting the same model year of the Altima, but my vehicle is not included in the recall due to having the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine instead of the 2.0-liter VC-Turbo. Despite this, the problems I’m experiencing are nearly identical to those described in the recall notice. I believe this issue may extend beyond the current scope of the recall and deserves further investigation.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2021
Nov 2025

My vehicle was taking to the dealership for an inspection for the nissan engine recall. During the inspection metal was found in my oil pan which the recall states they must repair or replace engine if any metal is found. I was told the engine would be replaced on 11/15/2025 but 2 days later 11/17/2025 I was contacted saying nissan denied my recall repair and to come back and pickup my vehicle. The recall states if any metal is found they must replace the engine but nissan refuse to fix the issue. The report they showed me Saturday stated oil was in my oil pan but now since they denied the recall the report was changed to nothing was found in oil pan. I notied the manager and after I mentioned that to the service manager they changed the report again stating metal was found.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2025
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact became aware there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was due to the engine and coolant system. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2025
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that warm air was coming through the vents while the A/C unit was activated. The contact then stated that the vehicle started jerking with the "Engine Malfunction, Power Reduced" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where water was added to the coolant reservoir, and the contact was informed by the mechanic that there was likely an engine coolant leak and to monitor the coolant level. The contact then stated that there was white smoke coming from the vehicle at start up. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the engine had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2025
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that a related recall would be issued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2025
Sep 2025

Drove my car started loosing power and pulled over. Engine and battery light came on.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2025
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure due to a blown head gasket. The head gasket was re-machined, but the vehicle continued to experience engine failure, which included cylinder misfires and coolant leaks. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2025
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was hesitating. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the vehicle was sluggish while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence. While attempting to start the vehicle the following day, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer found metal shavings inside the oil pan. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Feb 2025
Jul 2025

My 2019 Nissan Altima SL is having the same engine malfunctions that Nissan just recalled, but my specific VIN doesn’t seem to be a part of the recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2025
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that an unknown part was replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to several dealers, who refused to accept the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, Southern Nissan Chesapeake, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the grill shutter valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact left the vehicle at the dealer where the vehicle was towed without the contact's consent. The contact could not find the vehicle. The contact found out that the vehicle had been towed to another dealer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was found, the vehicle had been vandalized, and parts were stolen from the vehicle. A Police report was filed. An investigation by the Insurance Company was pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2022
Jun 2025

Cvt

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2025
May 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had experienced an electrical shock due to coolant intrusion onto the spark plugs. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair could not be covered because the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Mar 2025
Mar 2024

I have had several issues with this vehicle despite frequent oil changes and maintenance. Most recent issue is below: Immediately upon parking at 0900 on a clear, sunny warm day, an warning appeared on my dashboard - “engine malfunction, power reduced, service now”. At the same time, my engine shut off suddenly. No one was injured, as I had thankfully just parked. This was the first time this specific warning and malfunction occurred. The contact took the vehicle into a Nissan service center. The diagnosis DTC P0101 stored, excessive buildup in throttle chamber causing DTC possibly relating to the engine failure.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Mar 2024
May 2023

Vehicle is giving Engine Stalling Notification car lose pressure & turn off

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2023
Dec 2022

Ice deposits forming in the engine EGR valve preventing the EGR valve from properly functioning. This results in a "limp home mode" where the engine power output is severely reduced. Ice deposits physically verified by dealer. this condition routinely happens when parked outdoors in temps below 0F. When effected the car cannot reach highway speeds. Problem resolved by completely warming up the engine followed by an engine restart to clear the ECM error.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2022
Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the active grille air shutter(engine) needed to be replaced. The dealer or manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,500.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2022
May 2021

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE RPM STARTED TO FLUCTUATE PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR INTAKE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR INTAKE SENSOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED 3 TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2020
Oct 2020

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, UPON SHIFTING THE CAR INTO PARK, WITH THE PROXIMITY KEY WITHIN 3-4 FEET OF THE CAR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. ON EACH OCCASION THE CAR WAS RESTARTED WITH NO APPARENT PROBLEM.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Oct 2020

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The 2019 Nissan Altima has 19 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.