2010 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 381 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 25 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 37 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)Sep 10, 2010
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.
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Campaign 10V401000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureMay 7, 2010
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.
IF SEVERAL STRUCTURAL WELDS ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION ON A SINGLE VEHICLE, IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
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 on NHTSA.gov
SuspensionSep 16, 2009
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.
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.
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).
Campaign 09V358000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Feb 7, 2014
NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN 2010 SL (LEATHER) WITH CVT TRANSMISSION; AFTER DRIVING WITH THE AC ON DURING HEAT WAVE I NOTICED WATER ON DRIVER/PASSENGER FLOOR DRIPPING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. I RARELY USE THE AC RATHER HAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN. AFTER RESEARCH ONLINE (THIS SITE AS WELL WITH ANOTHER COMPLAINT) AND BRING TO A NISSAN DEALER THEY INDICATED THE AC (CONDENSATION) DRIP PAN DRAIN/TUBE MAY BE CLOGGED OR THE SUNROOF DRAINS MAY BE CLOGGED. THEY INDICATED THAT THE CABIN AIR FILTER MAY HAVE DEPOSITED DEBRIS AND DIRT INTO THE AC PAN CAUSING IT TO CLOG... NISSAN NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR SEAL THE PAN NEXT TO THE CABIN FILTER SO NOTHING CAN BE TRANSFERRED OR MOVED TO THE FILTER/AREA TO THE NEARBY DRAINS. I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE CABIN FILTER REPLACED BY A REPAIR CENTER SPRING 2013. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jan 9, 2014
THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL IS MELTING. THERE IS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD NOW MAKING IT HARDER TO SEE. NISSAN REFUSED TO FIX IT. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Aug 28, 2012
WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE FOR A BAD BATTERY, I TOLD THE SERVICE REP THAT WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE AND DRIP DOWN THE DOOR TRIM ONTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LINES WITH THE SUNROOF. (THIS HAS BEEN OPENED ONLY A FEW TIMES SINCE WE OWNED THE VEHICLE) THEY SAID THEY CLEANED THE LINES. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED WATER ON THE DRIVERS RIGHT SIDE CARPET. THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IN THE CAR FOR SERVICE. ON 28 AUG 12, I WENT OUT TO MY VEHICLE AND HEARD WATER IN THE PASSENGER DOOR. I CALLED OUR LOCAL NISSAN SERVICE CENTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT ON 30 AUG 12. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR LOOKING INTO THIS FOR US. *TR
Structure, Jul 25, 2012
THIS NISSAN ALTIMA WAS PURCHASED NEW IN SEPT 2011. SINCE THE PURCHASE, WE HAVE NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ROCK CHIPS IN THE PAINT. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY DRIVEN IN TOWN AND VERY RARELY ON THE HIGHWAYS. NOW THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING ON THE ROOF WHERE THERE ARE NO CHIPS. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH NISSAN AND THEY BLAME IT ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THERE ARE EVEN CHIPS ON THE SIDES OF THE CAR WHERE IT'S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR A ROCK TO IMPACT. *TR
Structure, Jun 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RENTED THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING IN A FLASH FLOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS SWEPT INTO WATER AND SUBMERGED. ALL OF THE POWER IN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS OR WINDOWS FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE POLICE AND WAS ADVISED TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE, SHIFT INTO PARK AND THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK; HOWEVER, WHEN SHE PERFORMED THE PROCDURE, THE DOORS DID NOT UNLOCK. A BYSTANDER OPENED THE FRONT DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. NONE OF THE OTHER DOORS WOULD OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SUFFERED A BACK INJURY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT.