2010 Nissan Altima Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2010 Nissan Altima, and owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2010 Nissan Altima
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Navigational system(global positioning system) (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 september 16, 2010.…
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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 specification due to a tool maintenance error.
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.
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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 the strut insulator to crack.
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).
381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Nissan Altima have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 37 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,914 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 56 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle pulled out in front of me exiting from parallel park into oncoming traffic causing me to skid(slam brakes) & steer off into the other lane of traffic. When I got out to check the scenery & mak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Service brakes
“The sunroof completely dislodged from the vehicle and flew off into the traffic behind me on a highway. This included the entire sunroof - the frame, casing, window, mechanics and all! This was obviou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Nissan Altima (Altima Coupe, Altima Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–34 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–35 / 27–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Nissan Altima model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Altima model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1993 Nissan Altima | 1 | 122 |
| 1994 Nissan Altima | 2 | 106 |
| 1995 Nissan Altima | 3 | 180 |
| 1996 Nissan Altima | 0 | 92 |
| 1997 Nissan Altima | 1 | 108 |
| 1998 Nissan Altima | 0 | 123 |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 0 | 87 |
| 2000 Nissan Altima | 1 | 160 |
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 1 | 159 |
| 2002 Nissan Altima | 5 | 1,047 |
| 2003 Nissan Altima | 4 | 883 |
| 2004 Nissan Altima | 1 | 276 |
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 1 | 1,091 |
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 3 | 824 |
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 3 | 471 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 4 | 1,030 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 4 | 1,547 |
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 3 | 381 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 1 | 241 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 4 | 426 |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 12 | 2,312 |
| 2014 Nissan Altima | 8 | 1,114 |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | 10 | 954 |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | 4 | 553 |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 3 | 391 |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | 2 | 226 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | 7 | 232 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 6 | 158 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 2 | 70 |
| 2022 Nissan Altima | 0 | 30 |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | 0 | 29 |
| 2024 Nissan Altima | 1 | 41 |
| 2025 Nissan Altima | 2 | 7 |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2010 Nissan Altima
How do I know if my 2010 Nissan Altima has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2010 Nissan Altima; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V358000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
- Titan3,264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.