1999 Nissan Altima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Nissan Altima. That ranks 26th out of 32 Altima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 16%). Complaints mention 19 crashes, 3 fires, 17 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 87owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Nissan Altima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 15% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 13% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 9% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 9% | 78,275 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 8% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8% | 66,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 255,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 255,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Nissan Altima recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Nissan Altima.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Keep having trouble smelling gas. Inside the car and fuel pump and the exhaust gas and i have small children it keeps messing with their asthma spending to much money keep getting it fixed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN ACROSS THE CONTACT'S LANE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT…
Tire on front driver side was flatered sounded like a gunshot going off collapsed coil spring strut and suspension
Broken coil and front suspension exploded also causing tire to flatten sounded like a gunshot going off aaa mechanic determined if i was driving at time of inciderdent would have been killed please make this a recall so i can get it fixed at no cost to me my car is my survival car was in stationary…
Broken and collapsed coil on left front tire suspension in carport stationary position
Other Nissan Altima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Altima | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Altima | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Altima | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 Altima | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 Altima | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Altima | 70 | 2 |
| 2020 Altima | 158 | 6 |
| 2019 Altima | 233 | 7 |
| 2018 Altima | 226 | 2 |
| 2017 Altima | 392 | 3 |
| 2016 Altima | 554 | 4 |
| 2015 Altima | 955 | 10 |
| 2014 Altima | 1,114 | 8 |
| 2013 Altima | 2,313 | 12 |
| 2012 Altima | 426 | 4 |
| 2011 Altima | 241 | 1 |
| 2010 Altima | 381 | 3 |
| 2009 Altima | 1,547 | 4 |
| 2008 Altima | 1,030 | 4 |
| 2007 Altima | 471 | 3 |
| 2006 Altima | 824 | 3 |
| 2005 Altima | 1,091 | 1 |
| 2004 Altima | 276 | 1 |
| 2003 Altima | 883 | 4 |
| 2002 Altima | 1,047 | 5 |
| 2001 Altima | 159 | 1 |
| 2000 Altima | 160 | 1 |
| 1999 | 87 | 0 |
| 1998 Altima | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 Altima | 108 | 1 |
| 1996 Altima | 92 | 0 |
| 1995 Altima | 180 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Nissan Altima?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Nissan Altima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima model years, the 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.