2010 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 74 complaints for the 2010 Nissan Altima, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 74 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The lack of lighting indicator makes that car very dangerous to drive at dusk & dawn times. The dash board is slightly less lit when the lights are on. The driver would not know whether the board light is in the "more" or the "less" status. Unlike in older cars, the dash board is not dark when the light is not on so that the driver is alerted. This is a major human factor defect. It is the cause of collisions at times of rush hour traffic.
2010 nissan altima. The automatic push-to-start ignition would not operate when engaged. Checked battery good, fuses good.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Altima
- Drivetrain & axles 62 complaints
- Air bags 61 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints