2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
This is the second time I am writing to report a vehicle engine fire while at a complete stop involving my wife's 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid at the intersection of rte 231 & i-495 service rd (E/b) in suffolk county, ny.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-26
While at a full stop at a red light at the intersection of i-495 (Exit 51 e) and rt 231 in suffolk, New York, my wife's 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid, while in electric hybrid mode, experienced spontaneous combustion in the engine compartment which...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-27
Also filed under Electrical system
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NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-08
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
Power train
2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery and the computer system needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-04
Service brakes
1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing electric.
Seats
1 of 12 total reports mentions: seats.
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2010 Nissan altima driver's seat track failed initially jamming seat movement, then releasing causing seat to move unexpectedly . Seat mechanism is manual (Not power).
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.