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1999 Nissan Altima

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 1999 Nissan Altima are lower than the model-year median of 231.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

30 reports with mileage · 57 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

19 crash reports3 fire reports12 injury reports

Seats complaints

4 reports
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33,500 miles · Feb 11, 2003
EquipmentSeatsSuspensionCrash

THE SWAY BAR DOESN'T STABILIZE THE VEHICLE. *JB WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT BOUNCES SIDEWAYS, THERE NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS (POSSIBLE BENT STRUT), AND BOUNCES SIDEWAYS. THE REAR SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER COLLAPSED UPON THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. THE CRUISE CONTROL DIDN'T APPEAR TO CANCEL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTRO…

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THE SWAY BAR DOESN'T STABILIZE THE VEHICLE. *JB WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT BOUNCES SIDEWAYS, THERE NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS (POSSIBLE BENT STRUT), AND BOUNCES SIDEWAYS. THE REAR SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER COLLAPSED UPON THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. THE CRUISE CONTROL DIDN'T APPEAR TO CANCEL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS FINE WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT, BUT IF THE VEHICLE SWERVES, THE VEHICLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL. THE ANTENNA SQUEAKED-WAS GREASED, THE WIPERS ARE WRONG-REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE MADE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATED. SCC

NHTSA ODI #10007080

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2002
SeatsCrashInjury

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, CAUSING BACKSEAT TO UNLOCK AND COME FORWARD.*AK THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*MJ

NHTSA ODI #8003637

Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2000
Seats

WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED THE SEAT MOVES FORWARD IN THE TRACK ON ONE SIDE OF THE TRACK. THIS RESULTS IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE SHIFT AND SMALL JOLT FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT MOVING APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH ON THE TRACK

NHTSA ODI #728719

Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 1999
Air BagsSeatsCrash

VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION WHERE IT WAS REAR ENDED AT 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK TO COLLAPSE AND FALL BACK INTO A RECLINING POSITION. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #853816

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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