Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 381 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V401000 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V193000 WELD OUT OF SPECIFICATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V358000 SUSPENSION/STRUT INSULATOR CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 74 complaints
- Power Train 73 complaints
- Unknown or Other 70 complaints
- Air Bags 61 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
Of the 381 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 381 complaints, owners report 37 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Nissan Altima shows an average reliability profile, with a moderate number of complaints and few recalls. Issues are spread across various components, notably the electrical system and power train. However, the complaint counts are not excessively high, suggesting moderate risk.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspection/replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation
- Battery check and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive navigation system
- Cracks in suspension strut
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.