Complaints
110
Crashes
29
Fires
3
Injuries
23
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:101,285 mi
Crash-related:9
#27 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:111,000 mi
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 101,285 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 75,600 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,285
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,600
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Nissan Altima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Nissan Altima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Nissan Altima has 110 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan Altima?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (9 complaints, avg 101,285 mi); Tire Defects (7 complaints, avg 111,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Nissan Altima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 97,371 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Nissan Altima include 29 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Nissan Altima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Nissan Altima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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