2010 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 8%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,067miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 8% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,067 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Mechanic found cracked struts and advised is a danger to drive long distance. There is a recall for this very problem (09v358000) for my year and vehicle type. My VIN included in recall. Why? The estimate for the repair is $940 + a $140 diagnostic. The car is jerky and makes a loud noise when driving. I am now confined to only drive locally until I can afford the $1k cost to repair. Why is my car not included in recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11121323, filed 2018-08, 90,000 miles“My struts beginning to sound horrible. I was traveling and as I would speed up the rpms would go higher making a whistling noise. Service engine light came on. I went had it put on a computer and it's said transmission and torque converter clutch solenoid.”
NHTSA complaint #11221861, filed 2019-06, 187,000 miles“I drove my car the day before it was fine. I came out to my car a 2010 Altima 3.5 sr I had a check engine light . I precisely preceded to drive my car because I had to go to work. My car would not move over 20 MPH. Car intermediately started overheated and died . I had to have it towed to a local infiniti dealer because the car was inoperable, the problem was found that Nissan had a recall on the car but the 1st owner never fixed it. The problem was a step motor , the car had no power , now after paying 3k for a new radiator the check engine light dates back to a recall years back Nissan had. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386344, filed 2021-01, 137,000 miles“To whom it may concern: this particular incident date was on 8/7/14 but also reported 8/23/14 & 9/30/14 at two Nissan dealerships. I was driving at 65mph for 1 hour on the highway and felt a loss of control. The steering wheel abruptly turned right, I had to attempt to keep the vehicle within the lane and slowly decelerated to a stop on the roadside without immediate braking. While braking at 15-20mph I applied the brake which jerked the entire car to the right, suspension was stiff on passenger front strut. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641304, filed 2014-10, 70,121 miles“My check engine light came on and I made an appointment for monday at planet Nissan. On saturday 1/24/15 the light went off, but I've heard some knocking and the steering makes a rubbing sound. So far the master cylinder had to be replaced, which I filed a complaint here, and was reimbursed, but before reimbursement they told me my VIN did not match. So I find that questionable. I've put on new struts on the front and rear. Nissan said the check engine light had to do with the transmission and it was under warranty and has been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679462, filed 2015-01, 56,800 milesRelated recalls
- 09V358000Sep 16, 2009Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of…Covers: Nissan Altima 2009–2010, Maxima 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 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…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10040510Aug 24, 2011Nissan: axle bolt and torque information.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 64 | 7% |
| 2014 | 132 | 12% |
| 2013 | 289 | 12% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 31 | 8% |
| 2009 | 33 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 121 | 26% |
| 2006 | 18 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 14 | 1% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Altima
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsBrakes
32 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology