Sell your 2019 Nissan Altima for cash

The 2019 Nissan Altima is a midsize car that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl engines. Even at 7 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2019 Nissan Altima at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy25–28 city / 34–39 highway / 29–32 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,100–$2,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂278–311 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score6–7 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score6–7 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,329 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,226–4,414 lb
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Altima, Altima SR/Platinum, Altima AWD, Altima AWD SR/Platinum
Age7 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 7 years old, a 2019 Altima is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2019 Altima weighed 3,329 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Altima. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 21,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2019 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2019 Nissan Altima. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Engine and Engine CoolingJun 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V437000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Back Over PreventionSep 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V628000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

TiresMar 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V169000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Back Over PreventionSep 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R…

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fuel System, GasolineApr 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V316000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Exterior LightingMar 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V235000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.

Risk: If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park positio

Fuel System, GasolineDec 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V922000

Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.

Risk: If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2019 Altima problems

Owners have filed 233 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Altima with NHTSA. 22 reports involved a crash and 5 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 12 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System57
  • Unknown or Other49
  • Engine48
  • Forward Collision Avoidance29
  • Service Brakes29
  • Forward Collision Avoidance20

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System21,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other8,000 mi
  • Engine52,000 mi
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13,000 mi
  • Service Brakes9,000 mi
  • Forward Collision Avoidance9,000 mi

2019 Nissan Altima crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Altima, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.2%
4 Dr, FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.2%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2019 Nissan Altima service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 188 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2019 Nissan Altima. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System62
  • Power Train26
  • Engine and Engine Cooling14
  • Equipment13
  • Electrical System5
  • Fuel System5

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · NTB15-049CC

    TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer suppo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · NTB19-033G

    Intelligent cruise control inoperative and aeb/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed with dtc c1a16 or c2582 if you confirm important: the purpose o

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2019 Nissan Altima.

Engine and Engine CoolingPE23023 · opened Dec 2023, closed Jul 2025Led to recall 25V437

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Que

Latches/Locks/LinkagesAQ22003 · opened Dec 2022, open

Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the r

Selling a 2019 Altima: questions

How much is a 2019 Nissan Altima worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2019 Altima that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2019 Altimas that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2019 Altima with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Nissan Altima; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2019 Altima?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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