2010 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
539
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 539 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (69 complaints), Electrical System (68 complaints), and Power Train (62 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 34,459 vehicles.
Recall 10V401000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 7,948 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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 SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 10V193000 — STRUCTURE
| 113 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF SEVERAL STRUCTURAL WELDS ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION ON A SINGLE VEHICLE, IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
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.
View full details →Recall 09V358000 — SUSPENSION
| 26,398 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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 (1-800-647-7261).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
539 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle doesn't work properbaliy
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 contact about NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V358000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Dashboard has started melting. Front half of dash has started oozing a black, sticky, shiny tar-like substance in addition to an odor. Sticks to everything and does not come off or stop oozing. Spreading to more area of the dashboard. Does create a glare on the windshield, obstructing visibility. Have always used a sun shield since purchasing the car in 2022. This just started ~7/31/2025.
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Safety Rating for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB17-030 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure...
PC516OL — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on specific MY2009-10 Nissan Altima (L32), Altima Coupe (CL32), Altima Hybrid (L32H), and Maxima (A35) vehicles to replace the existing ESCL with an Electronic Steering Column Box (ESCB).
NTB-09-020-F — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NISSAN: A LOOSE FUEL FILL CAP IS THE CAUSE OF EVAP LEAK DTCS (P0442, P0455, P0456) STORED ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS 2007-2011. MODEL NOT LISTED. *PE
NTB11002C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF YOU CONFIRM: The vehicle has slower-than-normal acceleration from a stop at times and/or the customer describes the vehicle has slower-than-normal acceleration from a stop at times and/or the MIL is ON with DTC P1778 (STEP MOTOR) stored in Engine and/or Transmission. ACTION: Refer to the REPAIR FLOW CHART on...
NTB-10-150 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
NISSAN: MIL IS ON AND/OR SLOWER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATION. SLOWER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP AT TIMES, IF IT SHOULD OCCUR, HAPPENS MORE COMMONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MIL IS ON WITH DTC 01778 (STEP MOTOR) STORED IN ENGINE AND/OR...
NTB10150A — POWER TRAIN
IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has slower than normal acceleration from a stop at times, and/or the customer describes the vehicle has slower than normal acceleration from a stop at times, and/or The MIL is ON with DTC P1778 (STEP MOTOR) stored in Engine and/or Transmission. and/or Only for Sentra...
NTB13007 — AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The steering wheel switches are now available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Service Procedure in...
NTB12011C — LANE DEPARTURE
Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on Model Year 2007-2012 Nissan Altima (L32) Sedan and Coupe vehicles to inspect the brake systems in vehicles with an illuminated brake warning lamp. Nissan dealers will inspect the brake system and confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. If no leak...
NTB-11-073 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NAVIGATION SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *RM UPDATED 4/1/13. *PE
NTB12093A — POWER TRAIN
IF YOU CONFIRM: After having been parked overnight in ambient temperatures between 5°C to -25°C (40°F to -14°F) the vehicle is hard to start or cranks and will not start. And * Occurs only on first attempts to start before engine begins running. And * Will not occur after engine...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,360 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,043 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA — 595 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,375 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA — 2,150 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA — 316 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA — 575 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA — 2,969 complaints
- 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,377 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,184 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints