The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Altima · 2010
2010 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 23 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 23 / 32 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 35 / 33 / 34 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 20 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,800 and 99,000 miles. Median 54,000, from 282 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 48,000 | 24,400–76,200 | 62 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 55,400 | 23,700–123,800 | 64 |
| Airbags | 51,000 | 21,200–101,000 | 48 |
| Engine | 71,500 | 38,400–112,500 | 44 |
| Suspension | 77,100 | 52,400–130,200 | 22 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 34% |
| Electrical | 18% |
| Airbags | 14% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Suspension | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 25 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 13 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
10V401000 Sep 2010 Equipment / Electrical / Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
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.
Risk. 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 GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
10V193000 May 2010 Structure
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.
Risk. 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.
09V358000 Sep 2009 Suspension
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.
Risk. 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).
Manufacturer communications 136
Nissan filed 136 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- If continuously variable transmission (cvt) fluid temperature rises above a certain threshold, it
- Service information on the removal and installation of service parts, on certain vehicles, for
- The cvt fail-safe logic has caused a reduction with the vehicle's maximum speed
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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