2010 Nissan Altima Power Train Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
- complete stop · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
I was owner 2010 altima .the under excellent maintain.when i buy this .we worry about cvt transmission weak and buy 100k mile warranty. The car only over 125 mile of 100 k the transmission fail. And towing to dealer .the dealer diagnose cvt fail but nissan refuse dealer replace transmission and request dealer replace tcm(transmission control module) first.that waste my time .10 days in dealer shop still not any…
ODI 10662711
Power Train
I have already drafted a more detailed document reflecting all the details experienced with my issue in regards to part: transmission cooler, part #21606-zx59a; nissan altima 2010. Nissan is aware of this issue. They have explained that this part is an accessory and that the car can be driven for short periods of time, then letting the car "cool down". I recently drove from upper marlboro md en route to…
ODI 10655098
Engine · Power Train
My wife just phoned to tell me the cvt transmission failed-again- leaving her stranded in a parking lot in a bad part of houston (sw). This has happened many times and has been taken to nissan dealer in angleton, texas for this problem. In december of 2014 they installed a transmission cooler,thinking it's an overheating problem. My wife stated shes glad it didn't happen on the freeway as it might had caused a…
ODI 10629452
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
To whom it may concern: this particular incident date was on 8/7/14 but also reported 8/23/14 & 9/30/14 at two nissan dealerships. I was driving at 65mph for 1 hour on the highway and felt a loss of control. The steering wheel abruptly turned right, i had to attempt to keep the vehicle within the lane and slowly decelerated to a stop on the roadside without immediate braking. While braking at 15-20mph i applied the…
ODI 10641304
Electrical System · Power Train
I purchased a 2010 nissan altima about three years ago. The first problem started with the car failing to start. That problem still happens to this day. The next problem is my car will not accelerate at times. I have had several incident when i am at a stop light, intersection, or redlight where i apply the gas all the way to the floor and the car will not move. I put the car in reverse and it still would not move.…
ODI 10596218
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
I started to hear a rattling noise under the hood of my car. It was found to be that the alternator/clutch was about to go out. I could also hear it when driving and pressing my foot on the gas. The rattling noise was present when i was in park or reverse. *tr
ODI 10585065
Engine · Power Train
We have had many problems with our cars cvt transmission since it was purchased new in 2010. The transmission, without any indication, goes into a safe mode which causes the car to loose acceleration. This has happened to us several times,usually after long trips (70 miles or more) at highway speeds. It has also happened in parking lots or just stopping to make a turn. The car has been to the nissan dealer 2-times…
ODI 10558525
Power Train
After, driving for about 2hrs, traffic came to a complete stop and was stop and go for an hour. Once traffic finally went back to normal, my car would not accelerate, the gas pedal was pressed all the way to the floor, but would not pick up speed. I got off on the nearest exit, pulled into a vacant lot to let the car cool down,5minutes later the car was back to normal. *tr
ODI 10556321
Power Train
I need to drive from md to ga every couple of month. I noticed that if i drive my car continuously for a couple of hours (about 3 or 4 hours), the car won't accelerate from a stop for at least couple of seconds. I have floored the gas pedal, but the engine was like 2000 rpm. The car barely moves. It then become normal after about 3 seconds. Because of this, i was almost involved in accidents several times when i was…
ODI 10605076
Power Train
The car seems to be sending a signal to "shift" even though i am going a steady speed and there is no need to shift. This creates a "jerking" motion. I've noticed this problem occurring consistently at 60 mph but also at 65, 70, and 75 mph. Sometimes even at 45 mph. The more "warmed up" the car is, the stronger the jerking motion and the more frequently this issue occurs. *tr
ODI 10553169
Power Train
I bought the 2010 nissan altima used in april 2012. Vehicle was previously part of a fleet unit in washington dc. During my drive to work, i made a left hand turn at a low rate of speed and the vehicle acted as if the transmission was skipping. The car jerked as if i had pushed the gas too hard for the turn. I had to stop to make another left hand turn. After waiting on cars to pass, i pushed the accelerator to move…
ODI 10484711
Engine · Power Train
After purchasing this used 2010 nissan altima from a local dealer in 2012, my husband and i were driving part of a girl's soccer team to redding, ca. The car performed well on the highway, but when we reached redding from our home town approximately 1 1/2 hours away, the car suddenly stalled at a slow speed. It limped to a parking lot, where we were unable to start it for about 1 1/2 hours. Since then, it has…
ODI 10640651
Engine · Power Train
There were 3 incidents. First, i was driving on the washington beltway, in october 2012. I was driving about 65 mph. The vehicle stalled and i coasted to the shoulder. I was terrified. Second, i was driving on i-95 at around 50 mph the vehicle would not respond to the accelerator. I gave it gas but nothing happened. I was able to coast to the shoulder. Third, i was once again on the freeway, traveling at speed and…
ODI 10541873
Power Train
I was leaving work when i had no acceleration i floored the accelerator pedal still nothing. I put the trans in park waited 15 seconds and back in drive and everything normal. I recently had it happen again last week. I was leaving a grocery store and it happened in the middle of traffic i pulled to the side for little bit. *tr
ODI 10523013
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving home from mexico we stop at the border check point and after coming to a complete stop and trying to accelerate, i had the gas pedal all the way to the floor and the car would not accelerate at all. From there after it did that after everytime time i had to come to a complete stop the entire way home. I have only had this car for less than a year. *js
ODI 10461014
Electrical System · Power Train
Subject: 2010 nissan altima hesitation problem contact information: nhtsa id: 370601 contact source: owner follow up/ i now have 42000 on the car and the fix did not work!! I am still having problems and have been back to the dealer numerous times. They did find low transmission fluid and are checking it once per month. My wife feels that there is enough concern that she does not drive it often. I believe that it…
ODI 10512789
Power Train
I own a 2010 nissan altima coupe 2.5 and have had problems with acceleration. When i come to a stop, i push the gas pedal down tothe floor and experience very little speed then it accelerates thereafter. I have had problems where there are vehicles behind me at a stop then when its time to accelarate my vehicle takes time to accelarate almost causing rear end accidents. *tt
ODI 10444666
Power Train
When stopped at a stop sign pressed the gas. The car moved very slow then sped up very fast then slowed down again. I feel this car is very unsafe. I have read countless same issues with other people on the internet. If nissan does not recall this car it will kill thousands of people over the coming years. I hope you can help save them. *tr
ODI 10444003
Power Train
My 2010 nissan altima 2.5s accelerates slowly when turning from a stop. I made a left turn against oncoming traffic. The oncoming car was about 200 ft away. I pressed the acellerator hard. The cvt transmission felt like it disengaged.the engine rev'ed but the tires didn't spin. The oncoming car must have locked his brakes as i was hit in the rear quarter panel. Their were no injuries. I had only had this car three…
Crash reported
ODI 10446029
Power Train
After driving at highway speeds for several hours , then exiting and coming to a full stop, the auto will barely move in drive or reverse when given gas. This has created a dangerous situation for me when cars come up behind and expect me to pull out. I can only go at 2-5 mph until the cvt transmission finally allows the car to go at normal speed levels. Nissan service advisor in florida, my destination, told me it…
ODI 10437519
Power Train
When at a stop and starting to accelerate, it's almost as if the power train shifts immediately from low or 1st gear to hi and then vehicle starts to lunge and buck. Also, has little acceleration capacity when this happens. *tt
ODI 10444663
Power Train
I bought my vehicle in august of 2010. In october we were on our way to florida, and at the end of a full day of travel, aprox 6 hours- we exited i95 in virginia to go to our hotel. When we came to a stop sign at the bottom of the ramp, we attempted to cross a state road to get to our hotel. When i depressed the accelerator the car barely moved and we were almost t-boned by another vehicle. We got to the hotel and…
ODI 10403457
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes and transmission failed. There were no lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes seized and the vehicle slid and experienced an increased stopping distance. The contact stated that once that happened, the transmission failed. The contact restarted…
ODI 10467230
Power Train
My 2010 altima 2.5s has poor acceleration after coming to a stop. This is very dangerous, especially when making left handed turns in front of on-coming traffic. I would press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and the car will not accelerate quickly, it's almost like a hesitation or bogg. This issue is worse when the a/c is on. Nissan has not issued a recall, but they really need to, because there are…
ODI 10424554
Power Train
After a hard application of the brakes (abs activates) and stop, the vehicle fails to accelerate at a normal rate of speed. Pushing the accelerator to the floor does not increase the speed of the vehicle. There is a delay before the vehicle will accelerate normally. Nissan reports there is nothing wrong with the transmission or the brakes. The process occurs everytime after the abs is activated and rapid…
ODI 10437388