2010 Nissan Altima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 19%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 19% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The material the dash is made from gets extremely hot and melts, and the upper dash has a glare that shines and comes off the dash into the windshield area & causes a major distraction from the glare. My 20-yr old drives this car and has almost crashed due to the glare. The dash needs replaced. I tried a photo, but does not show the glare.”
NHTSA complaint #11353888, filed 2020-09, 80,000 miles“Vehicle was garaged for first four years in new york. Now in florida for 6 yrs. And dashboard is melting making it almost impossible to drive on sunny days. I fear having an accident as the glare from the melted dashboard is obstructing my view. Also concerned about breathing these chemicals. Consumer stated she did not here anything regarding the complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #11317874, filed 2020-03, 73,000 miles“My dash board is super sticky/tacky, and has a glare when driving, when trying to remove the front pieces with a pry tool, the dash peels off in chunks and remains stuck on your finger/ pry tool like a melted wax. It's not the same consistency as the glove box, you can stick your fingernail in it and it leaves intentions, my paint is also coming off in large spots all over the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11083697, filed 2018-04, 180,000 miles“My dashboard is melting. You can't put anything on it or even touch it without getting a very sticky residue on your hands. It is also a major hazard when it is sunny out. When the sun hits the melting part of the dash, I am blinded. Nissan needs to do the right thing & replace these dashboards. I know I'm not the only one having issues.apparently everyone driving this car in the southern states is having this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11180882, filed 2019-02, 80,000 miles“The dashboard is melting also with the sun light create a glare in windshield and block my view I thing is not safe because can haven anytime to driven special in afternoon when I driving Nissan said is not a safety problem I don't agree somebody have to died and why toyota did a recall they have same problem.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 8 | 20% |
| 2023 | 6 | 20% |
| 2022 | 9 | 29% |
| 2021 | 12 | 17% |
| 2020 | 36 | 20% |
| 2019 | 49 | 21% |
| 2018 | 60 | 27% |
| 2017 | 62 | 16% |
| 2016 | 81 | 15% |
| 2015 | 94 | 10% |
| 2014 | 84 | 8% |
| 2013 | 241 | 10% |
| 2012 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 | 42 | 17% |
| 2010 | 72 | 19% |
| 2009 | 146 | 9% |
| 2008 | 201 | 20% |
| 2007 | 38 | 8% |
| 2006 | 64 | 8% |
| 2005 | 60 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Altima
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 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 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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