Worst 2010 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 68 | 2 | 3 | 57,551 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 62 | 3 | — | 89,028 mi | |
| Airbags | 55 | 13 | 1 | 69,319 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 50 | 1 | 5 | 70,192 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 29 | 1 | — | 91,310 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | — | — | 53,392 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 22 | — | — | 44,992 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | 2 | — | 56,604 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 3 | — | 85,379 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 2 | 1 | 70,400 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | 1 | — | 15,655 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 53,048 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 53,171 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | 2 | — | 24,930 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 3 | — | 68,488 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 139,048 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Nissan Altima
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,061 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2010 Nissan Altima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Nissan Altima reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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