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2019 Nissan Altima Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
18%of 234 total for the year
Median mileage
14,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Nissan Altima, 18% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving straight over the upper roadway gw bridge, my automatic brakes engaged with no objects in front of my car. This caused my front brakes to lock which caused me to drift left into the left lane, at which point I was almost crushed by a speeding 18-wheel truck.”

NHTSA complaint #11387480, filed 2021-01, 38,500 miles

“I have had two separate incidents 8 months apart. While driving in the city limits on both occurrences going about 45 MPH both times, without any notice or potential collision the aeb engaged, and a red flash came across my dashboard. The first time it was just me in the car with very little traffic around me, whereas with the most recent occurrence the traffic was heavier. I had my mother and 2 young children in the backseat, with a truck that looked like a f-150 not far behind me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11403657, filed 2021-03, 13,000 miles

“I was driving on a slightly damp road in the evening (dark). A warning flashed on my dashboard saying that their was obstruction in the road. Suddenly my braking assistance activated causing my car to come to a complete stop. I checked my surroundings, nothing was in the road, beside me, or behind me. Nissan has not claim responsibility for this sensor error. Instead told me that there were damages to my bumper, which was hard to believe. I was recommended to contact my insurance company. An appraiser found no damages to my car or bumper. Case has been dismissed by insurance company.”

NHTSA complaint #11384465, filed 2020-12, 8,596 miles

“I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender.”

NHTSA complaint #11716913, filed 2026-02

“Numerous times since I purchased this car used, the auto brake assist will go off unexpectedly when going under bridges… it almost caused me to loose control of my car numerous times. In addition. The malfunction warning light will randomly turn on even on beautiful sunny days with car being clean.”

NHTSA complaint #11521862, filed 2023-05

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024512%
2023413%
20221032%
20212231%
20203016%
20194118%
2018157%
201762%
201651%
201530%
201420%
201320%
201220%
200910%
200810%

Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Altima

Electrical system
58 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsLane 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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