2010 Nissan Altima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,380miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,380 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.
“The drivers power lock has stopped working, both opening and closing. This leaves the drivers door lock in a different state than the others. This is a safety hazard because it gives a false sense of security.”
NHTSA complaint #10706548, filed 2015-04, 50,000 miles“When driving door come unlocked .. Once car is parked and locked both windows are coming down and both doors are unlocked car wide open every hour or so ... I am not pressing key fob or anything..”
NHTSA complaint #10593106, filed 2014-05, 46,760 miles“The contact owns 2010 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH when the contact accidentally engaged the electronic control, causing the trunk to open. The contact stated there is no inner lock on the control to prevent the trunk from opening while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 700.”
NHTSA complaint #10369515, filed 2010-12, 700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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