Keep having trouble smelling gas. Inside the car and fuel pump and the exhaust gas and I have small children it keeps messing with their asthma spending to much money keep getting it fixed.
The worst 1999 Nissan Altima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes15
- Airbags13
- Tires10
- Engine8
- Visibility8
- Acceleration7
- Suspension7
- Transmission7
- Fuel system5
- Body4
- Electrical4
- Seats4
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Nissan Altima
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Nissan Altima 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Service information
1999 Nissan Altima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 28 | 23-24 |
What 1999 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 nissan altima. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle that made a sharp left turn across the contact's lane. The front driver and passenger air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that later required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact called dartmouth nissan at 508‑996‑3200 (located at 483 state rd, north dartmouth, ma 02747) and was informed of an unknown air bag recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the dealer was aware of the recall. The contact's attorney took over further interaction with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tire on front driver side was flatered sounded like a gunshot going off collapsed coil spring strut and suspension
Broken coil and front suspension exploded also causing tire to flatten sounded like a gunshot going off aaa mechanic determined if I was driving at time of inciderdent would have been killed please make this a recall so I can get it fixed at no cost to me my car is my survival car was in stationary mode
Broken and collapsed coil on left front tire suspension in carport stationary position
The wiring harness for the tail lights had shorted out and caused my car to catch fire in the trunk are
My 99 nissan altima gxe is stalling when stopping for red lights and stop signs. It does not happen consistently and I never know when it is going to happen. I am scared that it will happen and that someone may hit me from behind. I have had it at the local dealership 3 days this week and still has not been fixed.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan altima. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a banging sound from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rear subframe rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan altima. The contact attempted to accelerate from a complete stop but the vehicle would not engage. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the throttle linkage had fractured from the vehicle. The mechanic was able to reconnect the linkage. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
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Questions about the 1999 Nissan Altima
Is the 1999 Nissan Altima reliable?
Owners have filed 86 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Altima, fewer than a typical Altima model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Nissan Altima?
Brakes, with 15 complaints. Next is airbags (13).
How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Altima have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan Altima have bad brakes?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most brakes complaints are 2008 (93 complaints), 2007 (70 complaints) and 2013 (58 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Nissan Altima get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Nissan Altima range from 23 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-21 city and 28 highway.
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