1999 Nissan Altima Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. When driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. The rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. The cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. The cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. The antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10007080, filed 2003-02, 33,500 miles“The A/C blows warm air since the A/C condenser was damaged by rocks on the road as the result of the dealer failing to install protective screen. The consumer was seeking reimbursement for the loss.”
NHTSA complaint #566509, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 7 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Altima
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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