Are brake problems common on the 2010 Nissan Altima?

NHTSA has 36 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Altima, about 9% of all complaints filed for that model year, which is the highest share among the years listed in this data.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Altima brakes?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2010 Altima.

What is the main brake complaint for the 2010 Altima?

Many owners report a faulty brake light switch that stops the push-button start system from detecting the brake pedal, causing no-start situations and illuminated ABS, VDC, and slip warning lights.

At what mileage do 2010 Altima brake problems usually appear?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 48,297 miles for this brake issue.

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to this issue?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 5 injuries among the 36 brake complaints filed for the 2010 Altima.

2010 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 36 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Nissan Altima, about 9% of all complaints filed for the year. There are no related recalls for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 48,297 miles, and the complaints include 2 crashes and 5 injuries.

Brakes complaints: 36; 9% of 380
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 48,297 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake light switch fails, preventing the push-button start system from recognizing that the brake pedal is depressed, so the car will not start.
When the switch fails, the ABS, VDC, and slip warning lights illuminate on the dash, sometimes intermittently while driving.
Some owners describe needing to repeatedly pump the brake pedal while pressing the start button to get the engine to start.
Several complaints describe sudden loss of braking effectiveness at speed, including one report of the steering wheel shaking violently and the car spinning out after a popping noise.
One owner reported the brakes seizing and the vehicle sliding with increased stopping distance at low speed.
A few owners mention the brake pedal's placement causing their foot to catch on its edge, interfering with braking.

When 2010 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2010, latest Jul 29, 2019.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jul 2019; peak Sep 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200555 (5%)
200647 (6%)
200774 (16%)
200899 (10%)
200972 (5%)
201036 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201227 (6%)
201387 (4%)
201439 (4%)
201533 (3%)
201615 (3%)
201721 (5%)
201854 (24%)
201932 (14%)
202018 (11%)
202121 (30%)
20225 (17%)
20234 (14%)
20245 (12%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Are brake problems common on the 2010 Nissan Altima?: NHTSA has 36 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Altima, about 9% of all complaints filed for that model year, which is the highest share among the years listed in this data.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Altima brakes?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2010 Altima.
What is the main brake complaint for the 2010 Altima?: Many owners report a faulty brake light switch that stops the push-button start system from detecting the brake pedal, causing no-start situations and illuminated ABS, VDC, and slip warning lights.
At what mileage do 2010 Altima brake problems usually appear?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 48,297 miles for this brake issue.
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to this issue?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 5 injuries among the 36 brake complaints filed for the 2010 Altima.