2010 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 8%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,297miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 8% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,297 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down a residential road and my stability control turned off on its own and I could not turn it back on. At the time that it turned off my parking brake light came on, eventually it turned off but flashed on two more times as I was driving up hill. I was never able to turn the vdc (electronic stability control) back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10652068, filed 2014-11, 37,000 miles“When I tried to start the cay with the push button start it would not respond. I tested the battery which is only 1 year old and is in good condition. I took it to the dealership (Nissan legacy) who reported that there was an issue with the brake switch and harness which need to be replaced. I have ready online that there were multiple incidents with this happening to this make and model”
NHTSA complaint #10762522, filed 2015-09, 48,594 miles“The car failed to start because the brake switch and the entire harness sub failed. I had to tow away the car to the nearest Nissan showroom and was charged $440 to replace harness-sub, switch assy sto, band hose plus labor. Ps: this is a known problem but Nissan wont refund my money. How can a vehicle just under 50k fail for such a thing if not for a bad factory harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10667789, filed 2014-12, 42,657 miles“I noticed warning lights on dash were going on for brakes but brakes were working.brought to Nissan dealer for check. I was told master cylinder was leaking into booster and that it had to be changed .cost $483...at 49000 miles this seemed to be too soon for that kind of problem. Dealer knew about it at writeup in service drive through., but said it was not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10552762, filed 2013-11, 49,675 miles“The brake couldn't be pressed so the push button start wouldn't work. Also, the ABS & vdc lights stay on even while driving(sometimes). You never know when its going to happen. I have been late to work, unable to take the kids to school, and afraid to drive my own car that I used to love, in fear of not being able to start the darn thing!! I see a lot of customers have had this same type of issue. Is there any kind of recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10630539, filed 2014-09, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192638Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
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- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10051828Mar 7, 2013Brake master cylinder. Brake system will be inspected to confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. Resevoir will be topped off if no leak is present. If there is a leak in the…
- 10043328Jan 23, 2013Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Some model year vehicles may be experiencing leakage in brake master cylinder which may cause brake warning light to be…
- 10046601Sep 25, 2012Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
- 10043549Mar 8, 2012Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Brake system check to see if there is fluid leaking or if the brake master cylinder is leaking.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 16% |
| 2021 | 21 | 30% |
| 2020 | 18 | 10% |
| 2019 | 30 | 13% |
| 2018 | 49 | 22% |
| 2017 | 19 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 3% |
| 2014 | 28 | 3% |
| 2013 | 58 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 12 | 5% |
| 2010 | 32 | 8% |
| 2009 | 47 | 3% |
| 2008 | 93 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 15% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 29 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 12 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Altima
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Altima
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.
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