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2019 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 234 total for the year
Median mileage
108,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11663607, filed 2025-05, 170,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11682775, filed 2025-08, 108,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674000, filed 2025-07, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a trade-in, and during the test drive, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the cam actuator and the bearings were falling apart. The mechanic informed the contact about NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were metal shavings inside the oil and in the oil pan. The engine replacement fees were provided. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759394, filed 2026-08, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated and hot air came out of the vents, entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled. The dealer refilled the coolant reservoir. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who then diagnosed that the radiator thermostat had failed. The thermostat was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 3 weeks after the repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11695388, filed 2025-10, 150,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
202053%
201994%
201710%
201430%
201380%
201241%
201162%
201041%
2009101%
2008212%
2007449%
200618923%
200525924%
200410939%
200345051%
200259457%
20015937%
20004931%
199989%
19981411%
199776%
199689%
19952816%
19941110%
19931613%

Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Altima

Electrical system
58 complaints
Other or unknown
49 complaints
Engine
48 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
41 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology