2010 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Nissan Altima, 10% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 73,000. There are 2 crashes and 6 injuries tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 38
- 10% of 380
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a suspension rod fracturing and the driver rear wheel bending, causing violent shaking at highway speed near 65 mph.
- Some report the steering or suspension failing at very low mileage, with the vehicle shaking at low speeds as well as at highway speed.
- Tire pressure sensors reportedly broke while adding air, and drivers noted uneven or feathered tire wear along with steering-wheel vibration above 60 mph.
- Owners report premature tire wear and cracking, in one case tires worn out after roughly 14,000 miles and another showing cracking at 5,500 miles.
- A loud rattling noise from the undercarriage or engine-compartment area was noted at low speeds, sometimes starting shortly after purchase.
- Shock absorbers were flagged as needing replacement at 39,000 miles during routine service, raising stability concerns.
When 2010 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 17, 2010, latest Sep 25, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Nissan Altima
- 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).
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2010 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this area for the 2010 Altima, which is 10% of the 380 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Altima suspension or wheels?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Altima.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Altima?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 73,000 miles.
- Did the 2010 Altima's suspension issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 2 crashes and 6 injuries for the 2010 Altima, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2010 Altima compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2010 Altima's 10% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2013 (13%) and 2014 (13%) model years but higher than years like 2016 through 2018.