What's Wrong with the 6th Generation (2019–2020) Altima?

Front 3/4 view of a Nissan Altima

Altima owners have made 7 complaints about the 2019–2020 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 6th out of 54 Nissan generations in overall reliability, with some windows and transmission concerns.

Compare With Other Altima Generations

Common 2019-2020 Nissan Altima Problems

Some of the worst issues 6th generation Altima owners have to deal with.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

6th Generation (2019–2020) Altima Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 7 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 6th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 54 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 6th Generation Altima Owners

Recent 6th Generation (2019–2020) Altima News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. A lawsuit claiming Nissan's automatic emergency braking (AEB) system has dangerous defects will continue in court

    following a U.S. District Court judge tossing out the automaker's motion to dismiss. AEB systems monitor the road and can apply the brakes if the system detects a collision is imminnent. But according to the lawsuit, Nissan's AEB detects items that aren't there and can randomly bring the car to a screeching halt.…

    keep reading article "Nissan Wanted An Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Lawsuit Tossed. It Didn't Work."

  2. Nissan says error code P0087 could be a sign your Altima is about to go up in flames

    which is problematic. That's why they're recalling the 2019 model year to prevent possible fuel leaks and, subsequently, possible fires.

    The automaker learned that retainer clips meant to hold the low-pressure fuel lines onto the high-pressure fuel pumps weren’t locked into position during manufacturing. That’ll likely cause fuel to leak out and error code P0087 to trigger the check engine light. Of course, you might not notice the light since you’re too distracted by the wall of flames where your car once sat.

    keep reading article "Nissan Error Code P0087 Means Your Altima is About to Go Up in Flames"