2019 Nissan Altima fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Nissan Altima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Coolant leak not visible egr cooler and egr valve malfunction catalytic converter malfunction. Diagnosted at nissan a known issue with nissan make and model.”
filed Jul 3, 2026
“I continuously have issues with it showing a crash and with the warning "engine malfunction, power reduced, service now" light coming on. This has been a recurring issue. There is always a light coming on in this car. I don't know if it is sensitive sensors or if it was poorly made.”
filed Apr 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 27 | 5% |
| 2015 Altima | 25 | 3% |
| 2014 Altima | 22 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 44 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Altima | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 Altima | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.