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
TIRES
Avg mileage:111,000 mi
#36 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 9 | — | 101,285 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 75,600 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 64,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 100,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 1 | — | 111,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 78,550 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | 95,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 33,500 mi | |
| 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 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 2 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | 33,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 225,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | 1 | — | 89,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 99,000 mi |
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