2010 Model Year

Nissan Altima

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
378
Recalls
3
Crashes
25
Severe
53

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

10V401000 Sep 2010

Other

No consequence data available

10V193000 May 2010

Other

No consequence data available

09V358000 Sep 2009

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 2026

Vehicle doesn't work properbaliy

Suspension
Sep 2025

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...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

UNKNOWN

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jun 2025

I am having problems with my ECU malfunctioning which is causing my catalytic converter my exhaust manifold and my O2 sensors to malfunction. I'm havi...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

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 eve...

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2024

Around 12:30 pm Sysco driver [XXX] illegally parked on the San Diego California street blocking off traffic. I made a note of the drivers identifica...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2024

- Fuel system and Gauge - Smell of gas in the car, gas gurgles out of the filler tube. Concerned of driving the car with the smell of gas. - Dealer...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

THIS CAR DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY MELTING AND THE CHEMICALS THATS BEING RELEASED ARE VERY SMELLY AND EYE BURNING. FROM THE VENTS DOWN TO RIGHT BEFORE T...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

I HAVE A CVT TRANSMISSION IS MY CAR, AND ITS TERRIBLY SCARY. IT SHIFTS IF IT WANT TOO I TRY TO SLOW DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY HOPING TO HELP IT SHIFT IT STI...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2024

Since 2011/2012 at times Altima won't start. Stopped going to dealer because of excuses & expense after warranty expired. Have been calling AAA. Ha...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Nissan Altima has 378 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 25 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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