2010 Nissan Altima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“I have been having problems with vehicle bucking took to Nissan dealer was told 1 ignition coil and spark plugs paid to have them replaced but also had mentioned it smelt like raw eggs to the dealer. A few months later same thing took to dealer said another ignition coil I approved for them to replace the remaining 3 ignition coils so I wouldn't have this problem again and again I told them that it smelt like raw eggs. Now the service engine soon light is on and the code is for the catalytic convertor. Was told that the extended warranty went out in april. …”
NHTSA complaint #11143761, filed 2018-10, 100,000 miles“I have had three separate occasions where when driving the vehicle and attempting to turn into a corner the car completely shuts off and loses all power and ability to steer. The first two occasions occurred where I could simply place the car in park and restart as if nothing happened. The last occurrence 2/9/17 happened as described above was turning into an alley going less than 20mph when car just shut off. I placed the car in park and when I attempted to restart, the car turned on but when pushing the gas the car would barely accelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10953914, filed 2017-02, 120,000 miles“Norfolk, virginia - my 2010 Nissan Altima with push button start failed to start. All other electrical seemed fine. I had just previously noticed the ABS, vdc and slip warning lit while driving. After checking fuses, key fob batteries, etc. I attempted to pump the brakes several times and it finally started. Drove immediately to the dealer where I was told it was the brake lamp switch and harness which must be replaced at a cost of $550.00. He seemed to know with out of even looking what the problem was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648866, filed 2014-10, 20,000 miles“The car does not start. Took out battery and was told it was good. Charged it up and car started. Done this many times. Took in to Nissan and they kept it 3days. Could not find anything wrong and put in a new battery. Last night, had a hard time getting it started when pushing the start button. Radio though comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #10919113, filed 2016-10, 42,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 | 31 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 26 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Altima
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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