2010 Nissan Altima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima years
- More complaints than other years 14th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Altima. That ranks 14th out of 32 Altima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (74 complaints, 19%), typically at around 46,760 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 9 fires, 37 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 381owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Nissan Altima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 74 | 19% | 46,760 | “push button” (16%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 73 | 19% | 54,964 | “cvt transmission” (18%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 70 | 18% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags problems | 61 | 16% | 50,000 | “air bag” (48%) | $1,100 |
| Engine problems | 50 | 13% | 68,000 | “catalytic converter” (12%) | — |
| Suspension | 31 | 8% | 77,067 | — | — |
| Structure | 30 | 8% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 7% | 49,135 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 6% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 20 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 5% | 78,584 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 2% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | 20,024 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | 6,944 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1% | 129,597 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 1,849 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 48,380 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1% | 29,250 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Nissan Altima recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Structure
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.
Risk: If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.
Risk: If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began october 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle pulled out in front of me exiting from parallel park into oncoming traffic causing me to skid(slam brakes) & steer off into the other lane of traffic. When I got out to check the scenery & make sure she was okay, she flipped me off & Proceeded to curse me out
The sunroof completely dislodged from the vehicle and flew off into the traffic behind me on a highway. This included the entire sunroof - the frame, casing, window, mechanics and all! This was obviously a major safety issue for any vehicle driving behind me as well as a safety issue for me driving…
Vehicle caught on fire my be a electrical problem
Vehicle doesn't work properbaliy
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered severe corrosion on the rear cross-member. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the corrosion affected several parts of the vehicle. The mechanic informed the…
Other Nissan Altima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Altima | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Altima | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Altima | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 Altima | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 Altima | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Altima | 70 | 2 |
| 2020 Altima | 158 | 6 |
| 2019 Altima | 233 | 7 |
| 2018 Altima | 226 | 2 |
| 2017 Altima | 391 | 3 |
| 2016 Altima | 554 | 4 |
| 2015 Altima | 955 | 10 |
| 2014 Altima | 1,114 | 8 |
| 2013 Altima | 2,313 | 12 |
| 2012 Altima | 426 | 4 |
| 2011 Altima | 241 | 1 |
| 2010 | 381 | 3 |
| 2009 Altima | 1,547 | 4 |
| 2008 Altima | 1,030 | 4 |
| 2007 Altima | 471 | 3 |
| 2006 Altima | 824 | 3 |
| 2005 Altima | 1,091 | 1 |
| 2004 Altima | 276 | 1 |
| 2003 Altima | 883 | 4 |
| 2002 Altima | 1,047 | 5 |
| 2001 Altima | 159 | 1 |
| 2000 Altima | 160 | 1 |
| 1999 Altima | 87 | 0 |
| 1998 Altima | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 Altima | 108 | 1 |
| 1996 Altima | 92 | 0 |
| 1995 Altima | 180 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 74 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Altima?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Nissan Altima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima model years, the 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.