Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Nissan Altima has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2022 | ENGINE | Before I started my trip to New Smyrna Beach, FL on May 28, 2022. I made sure my son checked the oil... |
| Nov 28, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT BECA... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ... |
| Apr 3, 2018 | ENGINE | MY VEHICLE SLOWS SEVERELY DOWN WHEN I DRIVE IN STEEP HILLS.. |
| Feb 15, 2018 | ENGINE | MY ENGINE IS MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN ACCELARATING AND IT HAS EXCESSIVE BLOWBY WITH CHECK ENGINE... |
| Dec 16, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WAS A ... |
| May 27, 2016 | ENGINE | TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AT 140,000. CAR IS LOSING POWER ON HIGHWAY PUTTING ME AND MY KIDS IN DANGER.... |
| Jun 15, 2015 | ENGINE | THERE IS CURRENTLY A EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE 2010 NISSIAN ALTIMA (CSC-10043941-7009)(NTB12-... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR UNDER TH... |
| Apr 12, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TRAVELING EAST ON I-20 IN ARLINGTJON TEXAS OUR CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP. WE WER... |
| Feb 16, 2015 | ENGINE | ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING ON THE GROUND CAUSING POSSIBLE FIRE AND OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I TOOK THE CA... |
| Jan 5, 2015 | ENGINE | MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC, THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD AN ERROR P... |
| Sep 15, 2014 | ENGINE | GO INTO MY CAR AFTER WORK DROVE TO THE HIGHWAY WHICH WAS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY. MERGED INTO TRAFFIC ... |
| Jun 9, 2014 | ENGINE | TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER ON H... |
| Apr 20, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE... |
| Feb 3, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED... |
| Aug 13, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE... |
| Apr 18, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED W... |
| Jun 14, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY BRAND NEW NISSAN ALTIMA A/C STOP WORKING JUST FOR NOT REASON AFTER DRIVING IT FOR LIKE 20 MINUTES... |
| Jun 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2010 ALTIMA BOUGHT IN MARCH 2010 THAT HAS STARTED TO JERK WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN. MY LOCA... |