2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid has a complaint index of 25, the second-lowest among the five model years with data, and carries a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 12 complaints, no recalls, and 2 fire reports, with engine and electrical issues as the top concerns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 Altima Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 35 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (42%)
- Electrical System4 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (17%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine losing all power, both electric and gasoline, while driving in traffic, forcing them to coast to the curb.
- Some describe sudden engine wiring or sensor faults that cause unexpected loss of engine power on the highway.
- Several owners report the check engine light coming on due to carbon buildup in the cylinders, linked to frequent engine start-stop cycling.
- One owner reported spontaneous combustion with visible sparks in the engine compartment while stopped at a red light in hybrid mode.
- Owners describe the regenerative braking system failing to engage when cruise control is set and the brake pedal is pressed.
- One owner reported the transmission shifting gears on its own without warning while driving uphill.
2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 35 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Altima Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 model year has a complaint index of 25, ranking 4th worst out of 5 years with data, and earns a Good verdict relative to other Altima Hybrid years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
- NHTSA complaints point to the Engine as the top problem area, at 42% of complaints, followed by the Electrical System at 33% and Transmission & Powertrain at 17%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Altima Hybrid, though it recorded 2 fire reports among its 12 complaints.
- How does the 2010 Altima Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 25 is much lower than the 2009 (100, Avoid) and 2008 (75, Avoid) model years, making 2010 one of the better years for this model.