2019 Nissan Altima vs 2019 Nissan Kicks
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Nissan Altima | 2019 Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 188 | 139 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,900 mi | 21,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 39 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | 43 |
| Engine | 47 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 17 |
| Power Train | 9 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 22 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2019 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.