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Nissan Altima HybridModel year report

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
54,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
34 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 35 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (4) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 64 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While at a full stop at a red light at the intersection of I-495 (exit 51 e) and rt 231 in suffolk, new york, my wife's 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid, while in electric hybrid mode, experienced spontaneous combustion in the engine compartment which occurred march 8, 2014 and ignited with visible sparks reported by eyewitnesses underneath the front of the vehicle prior to combustion. Again, the vehicle was at a full and complete stop at a red traffic light. …”

NHTSA complaint #10575240, filed 2014-03, 70,000 miles

Engine: “The vehicle set the check engine light at a stop light. I subsequently took the vehicle into the dealer to be told that due to the engine in the hybrid vehicle starting and stopping a lot it builds up carbon in the cylinder. (a hybrid vehicle starts and stops by design when switching from electric to gas and vice versa) I just got it in under the warranty of 60,000 miles. My engine did not seize in this instance however this is clearly a design failure and not a usage failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10551496, filed 2013-11, 54,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery and the computer system needed to be replaced. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11266084, filed 2019-10, 68,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The contact stated that the air bag sensor flashed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the was within the sensor for the seat detection. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v138000 (air bags), 13v069000 (air bags), 11v408000 (air bags) and 12v055000 (air bags). The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10608099, filed 2014-07, 63,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,020 and 70,000 miles.

27%0–100%10–259%25–5055%50–750%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 54,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102013201442015201620182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Altima Hybrid · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Altima Hybrid FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT353334$1,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 64 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 64 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Altima Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20101254,0000—34—Not enough data
20095469,0000—34Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20081638,0001—34—Stable
20072750,4031—34Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Nissan Altima Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid (Altima Hybrid, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 34 mpg combined, 35 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,020 and 70,000 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.