2010 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 59
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 59 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- push button · 11 records
- start button · 9 records
- several times · 8 records
- brake light · 7 records
- brake pedal · 7 records
- brake lights · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The automatic locks aren't working. Only the front passenger and back drivers side will lock and unlock with the key fob or switches. The back passenger side will lock with the fob and switch, but it won't unlock. Drivers side has to be locked and unlocked manually.
ODI 11288706
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK
ODI 11232165
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating from 20mph to 40mph the rpms increase to 3rpm and the transmission hesitates to change the gear. It seems to be an issue with the tcm (transmission control module). I bought my car brand new in 2010. It has 220,000 miles on it. I did some research online and saw this us a known issue with the car. Nissan also sent out a bulletin ntb10-121b. They should recall these cars and fix the issue at their…
ODI 11143642
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2010 nissan altima has an extremely dangerous safety defect that many other consumers are also experiencing, not just me. (see nhtsa id # 10899578). I have almost been rear-ended several times, sometimes with my small children in the car, because of this problem. The extremely dangerous safety defect is the car turns off completely while coming to stop, when stopped, and/or when accelerating from stop. All systems…
ODI 11119878
Electrical System · Structure · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. On multiple occasions, the air conditioning and heating unit failed to operate. The contact also stated that the dashboard disintegrated and the radio malfunctioned and failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hill nissan ([redacted], winter haven, fl 33884, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the dashboard and the hvac…
ODI 11073272
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On 9/10/17 about noon while driving on the highway, the brake light on the dash board came on, pulled to the side of the road. While looking for service phone number, smelled something burning, exited the car, and almost immediately the engine compartment and then the car was engulfed in flames.
Fire reported
ODI 11040789
Electrical System
When the car is turned off, the steering wheel locks and the car does not turn back on. To turn the car in can take an upwards of 15 min of fighting with the wheel. We believe there is a problem with the escl.
ODI 11011626
Electrical System
Just filed complaint # 11000784. Found additional information on internet dated march 7, 2017 - "nissan altima and maxima steering lock problem will be fixed for free after the automaker announced a 'service campaign' for 243,000 model year 2009-2010 nissan altima, altima coupe, altima hybrid and maxima cars. Although not a recall, the service campaign will fix steering locks (ecls) that lock the steering wheel when…
ODI 11000790
Electrical System
Key fob is inserted in slot and all lights and guages will light up, windows go up and down, doors will lock and unlock, but when brake depressed and start push button is pressed car will not start. Battery less that 6 months old (just replaced in attempt to fix problem). Brake switch just replaced in additional attempt to fix problem. Nissan dealer in st. Louis lists this as a recall for 2010 models, dealer in…
ODI 11000784
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have had three separate occasions where when driving the vehicle and attempting to turn into a corner the car completely shuts off and loses all power and ability to steer. The first two occasions occurred where i could simply place the car in park and restart as if nothing happened. The last occurrence 2/9/17 happened as described above was turning into an alley going less than 20mph when car just shut off. I…
ODI 10953914
Electrical System
FRONT WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN BY THEMSELVES
ODI 10939709
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Over the years ived had multiple problems with the branke and engine of my 2010 altima. The panel lights up but the engine does not crank. Pushing the ignition button only locks the brake.no warning signals either the car just dies on you ived paid over 700 everytime it needs repair, im very frustrated with my car and will never buy another nissan vehicle.
ODI 10935484
Electrical System
The vehicle could not start when trying to start the engine, 'the instrument panel lights up, and 'the engine does not crank, (no crank, no start), (hybrid 'ready' will not light), and 'the ignition push button is not responsive (no action occurs when the button is pressed additional times). This has happened multiple times over the last several years
ODI 10910691
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While stationary, the vehicle failed to switch out of park without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be moved after being restarted several times. In addition, the door locks failed to engage until the vehicle reached 15 mph. The contact also stated that the key fob activated by itself on numerous occasions and caused the doors to unlock and the power…
Crash reported
ODI 10884286
Electrical System
I have numerous starting problems and the vdc,abs, and slip light come on while driving. Sometimes it can take 4 or 5 tries until the vehicle starts with the push button start. The battery,alternator and starter have been checked and found to be in good working order. This is a safety issue as the numerous lights that come on while driving present a problem especially if the abs system light comes on while driving.
ODI 10884523
Electrical System
Takata recal. We purchased vehicle used. Our 2nd altima. Had problems about 6 months after getting the car. It wouldn't start. Brakes wouldn't even compress. Replaced battery and worked for a few weeks. Same issue continued. Cabin lights would come on, new battery but still not starting. Had starter replaced and worked for a while again. Same issue again. Get stuck in random places. Some days it starts, others it…
ODI 10873786
Electrical System · Steering
The steering lock mechanism is faulty and will not let the car start. The vehicle was stationary where failure occurred. I've done research on this problem and it appears nissan extended the warranty for this part but never issued a recall so that it could be fixed. It is a safety issue that needs to be taken care of by nissan. People are being stranded because their car will not start but seems no one knows about…
ODI 10850911
Electrical System
All four of door locks failed, will not lock or unlock plus 1 window failed, will not lower.
ODI 10787278
Electrical System · Service Brakes
When i tried to start the cay with the push button start it would not respond. I tested the battery which is only 1 year old and is in good condition. I took it to the dealership (nissan legacy) who reported that there was an issue with the brake switch and harness which need to be replaced. I have ready online that there were multiple incidents with this happening to this make and model
ODI 10762522
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions and the abs and vdc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle restarted after the vehicle was jumpstarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10746203
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I have a 2010 altima that has the same safety problem as has been reported on this web site and many other automotive complaint web sites many, many times (not only for this nissan product but various nissan products of earlier years). Namely, the switch that operates the brake lights fails intermittently. When it fails the brake lights won't illuminate when the driver steps on the brake. This is a rear end…
ODI 10735479
Electrical System · Service Brakes
On several occasions the vehicle has failed to start when the brake was depressed. At the present time the abs light, slip and vdc are now illuminated after driving the car for a few minutes. It is my understanding that this is supposed to blink if there is a problem driving in wet road conditions or it is slippery. I have read numerous complaints from other owners having the same issue with the car not starting. It…
ODI 10716936
Electrical System
Purchased used car from infiniti dealer in fort myers florida. Three days later i was unable to get a gas gauge reading and the car would not start. I waited a minute and the car started. This has happened 6 times out of the 10 days i have owned the car. I am reading other complaints and found that other owners of the 2010 altima are having the same problem with the car not starting281. I think a car with 26,000…
ODI 10672179
Electrical System
My 2010 altima had been going dead for the last 3 days. I have to get a jump a jump in the am for work and after work when i leave. I took the vehicle to an auto parts store to test the battery and was told the battery was efficient so i am puzzled as to why this has been happening. I was told it may be the alternator. Today my car wouldn't start or even take a jump from another vehicle so i was left stuck. I…
ODI 10667043
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The car failed to start because the brake switch and the entire harness sub failed. I had to tow away the car to the nearest nissan showroom and was charged $440 to replace harness-sub, switch assy sto, band hose plus labor. Ps: this is a known problem but nissan wont refund my money. How can a vehicle just under 50k fail for such a thing if not for a bad factory harness. *tr
ODI 10667789