2010 Nissan Altima

◆ Worse than typical

2010 Nissan Altima
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 380 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1993	125
1994	113
1995	180
1996	92
1997	108
1998	123
1999	87
2000	160
2001	159
2002	1047
2003	883
2004	276
2005	1091
2006	824
2007	471
2008	1028
2009	1547
2010	380
2011	241
2012	425
2013	2308
2014	1113
2015	947
2016	552
2017	390
2018	225
2019	228
2020	178
2021	69
2022	30
2023	29
2024	41
2025	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 74 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Vehicle caught on fire my be a electrical problem

NHTSA ODI report, 20260506

Yes, while driving down Atlanta Highway I was going around 55 mph then all of a sudden saw smoke was coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240503

Also filed under ENGINE

ON 9/10/17 ABOUT NOON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD CAME ON, PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171028

Also filed under ENGINE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 61 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and front passenger.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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IN OCT 2011 CAR SURGED AT STOPPED SIGN CALLED DEALER HE SAID IF HAPPEN AGAIN BRING IT IN NOV 2011 CAR SURGED AGAIN TOOK IT TO DEALER HE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG IN JAN 2012 CAR SURGED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN FRONT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120509

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ABRUPTLY VEERING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100317

Also filed under STEERING and SUSPENSION

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091008 — suspension

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 TH

Remedy: 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

Campaign 09V358000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 380

R 20100513 — structure

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 SPECI

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 10V193000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100916 — equipment

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.

Remedy: 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 SEP

Campaign 10V401000 — check if this car was fixed