2010 Nissan Altima Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 8%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 8% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10929473, filed 2016-12, 34,500 miles“I was driving on an open stretch of interstate when my sunroof shattered. I was not near a bridge and there was not a vehicle in front of me for some distance. The sunroof was in the closed position at the time of the event.”
NHTSA complaint #10971572, filed 2017-04, 104,000 miles“Dash board is melting and creating shiny surface which creates a glare on windshield. Depending on time of the day and angle of the sun, that glare prevents clear vision to the road. Law suit for similar issue was already approved in florida and Nissan replaced dash boards for florida residents. I called Nissan and they were not willing to fix it even it relates to safety and visibility. This issue is widespread and can not be treated as state wise. Also I am not sure if this melting dashboard is creating any harmful fumes that I need to be worried about. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230348, filed 2019-07, 90,000 miles“This Nissan Altima was purchased new in sept 2011. Since the purchase, we have noticed an excessive amount of rock chips in the paint. This vehicle is only driven in town and very rarely on the highways. Now the clear coat is peeling on the roof where there are no chips. I have attempted to resolve this with Nissan and they blame it on normal wear and tear. There are even chips on the sides of the car where it's nearly impossible for a rock to impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10467703, filed 2012-07, 30,000 miles“Dashboard is melting from the heat and sun, has become sticky, un-cleanable and causing a terrible reflection on the windshield both day and night. Issue appears to be getting worse every week as this car sits outside 24/7 not always in the shade. I called Nissan of american and they setup an appointment to have the car looked at by my local dealership/service center. The end result was a wasted day and I was told that since the car was not under warranty (80k miles and 5 years old) there is nothing they could do for me. Estimated replacement cost of $2000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10916146, filed 2016-10, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V193000May 7, 2010Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly…Covers: Nissan Altima 2010
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 | 134 | 6% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 27 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 8% |
| 2009 | 90 | 6% |
| 2008 | 312 | 30% |
| 2007 | 27 | 6% |
| 2006 | 221 | 27% |
| 2005 | 351 | 32% |
| 2004 | 42 | 15% |
| 2003 | 126 | 14% |
| 2002 | 128 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology