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2010 Nissan Altima Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Altima, affecting other, structure & body, and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Nissan dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Sep 10, 2010
Owner complaints
380

All 2010 Nissan Altima recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 10V401000Sep 10, 2010Other7,948 vehicles

    Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)

    Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

    Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  2. NHTSA 10V193000May 7, 2010Structure & Body113 vehicles

    Structure

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.

    Risk: If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 09V358000Sep 16, 2009Suspension, Wheels & Tires26,398 vehicles

    Suspension

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.

    Risk: If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began october 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Altima, covering other, structure & body, and suspension, wheels & tires.
Are 2010 Nissan Altima recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2010 Nissan Altima?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 10V401000, reported Sep 10, 2010, concerning the other.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.