2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Power Train (2) · Service Brakes, Electric (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (64)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-10-04 · Power Train · 68,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery and the computer system needed to be replaced. the dealer was not called. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not includ…”
2018-10-08 · Engine · 135,000 mi“toyota prius hybrid recall - toyota hybrid prius system which is currently under two hybrid system recalls used by nissan altima hybrids 2007-2011. my vehicle unexpectly and suddenly loss engine power while driving on the highway, no warning lights or prior mechanical issues prior to this event. vehicle was towed to a nissan dealership, where it wa…”
2016-10-11 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. while the vehicle was parked at home, it would not start due to a defective sensor. the vehicle eventually started and was driven to a dealer where the failure was determined to be the defective sensor. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. …”
2015-08-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 36,433 mi“the "check engine light" came on. the code associated with the issue is p0448. the problem is with the evap canister vent control valve. we are the original car owners.…”
2014-11-05 · Power Train · 54,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. the contact stated that while driving uphill, the transmission shifted gears independently and without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 54,000. the vin was unavailable.…”
2014-07-03 · Air Bags · 63,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. the contact stated that the air bag sensor flashed and remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the was within the sensor for the seat detection. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v138000 (air bags), 13v069000 (air bags), 11v40…”
2014-04-26 · Engine · 73,000 mi · 🔥 fire“this is the second time i am writing to report a vehicle engine fire while at a complete stop involving my wife's 2010 nissan altima hybrid at the intersection of rte 231 & i-495 service rd (e/b) in suffolk county, ny. nissan was contacted, as well as my insurance carrier, met life, and oth sent independent arson investigators to examine the vehic…”
2014-03-27 · Engine · 70,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while at a full stop at a red light at the intersection of i-495 (exit 51 e) and rt 231 in suffolk, new york, my wife's 2010 nissan altima hybrid, while in electric hybrid mode, experienced spontaneous combustion in the engine compartment which occurred march 8, 2014 and ignited with visible sparks reported by eyewitnesses underneath the front o…”
2013-11-08 · Engine · 54,000 mi“the vehicle set the check engine light at a stop light. i subsequently took the vehicle into the dealer to be told that due to the engine in the hybrid vehicle starting and stopping a lot it builds up carbon in the cylinder. (a hybrid vehicle starts and stops by design when switching from electric to gas and vice versa) i just got it in under the…”
2010-10-28 · Seats · 9,020 mi“2010 nissan altima driver's seat track failed initially jamming seat movement, then releasing causing seat to move unexpectedly . seat mechanism is manual (not power). *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.