2010 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

135 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Nissan Altima. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10051767Apr 3, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
• 10192145Mar 19, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod…
• 10192135Mar 7, 2013Lane departure, Air bags. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on Model Year 2007-2012 Nissan Altima (L32) Sedan and Coupe vehicles to inspect the brake systems in vehicles with an illuminated brake warning lamp. Nissan dealers will inspect the brake system and confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. If no leak is present, the reservoir will be topped off. If a leak in the brake master cylinder is identified, the brake…
• 10051828Mar 7, 2013Brakes. Brake master cylinder. Brake system will be inspected to confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. Resevoir will be topped off if no leak is present. If there is a leak in the brake master cylinder is identified the brake master cylinder will be replaced. Nissan.
• 10192127Feb 15, 2013Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs. To aid in solving customer concerns, use the guidelines in this bulletin when speaking to customers or inspecting incident…
• 10192120Feb 1, 2013Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler. ACTION: Reseal the oil cooler with the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION on page 2. - For repairs, refer to REPAIR PROCEDURE starting on page 3. NOTE: Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly for this incident, if it should occur. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192117Jan 28, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). On the Applied Vehicles listed in this bulletin, the navigation, mobile phone, iPod®, and voice recognition functions may not be working as intended. To remedy this potential condition, Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign to update the navigation software at no charge for parts or labor. In addition, as part of this navigation software update, a call waiting function will be added to the hands-free…
• 10192116Jan 28, 2013Equipment. On the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin, the navigation, mobile phone, and iPod® functions may not be working as intended. To remedy this potential condition, Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign to update the navigation software at no charge for parts or labor. See this bulletin for further detail. Campaign ID# P0337
• 10042752Jan 28, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, an update to the navigation software will remedy the non functionality of the mobile phone, ipad and the navigation at no charge. *pe updated 4/1/13.
• 10040508Jan 28, 2013Equipment. Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Navigation software upgrade. *rm updated 4/1/13.
• 10192115Jan 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM: After having been parked overnight in ambient temperatures between 5°C to -25°C (40°F to -14°F) the vehicle is hard to start or cranks and will not start. And * Occurs only on first attempts to start before engine begins running. And * Will not occur after engine has been started and run for any period of time. ACTIONS: * Confirm this bulletin applies and if so reprogram the ECM. See this bulleitn…
• 10043328Jan 23, 2013Brakes. Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Some model year vehicles may be experiencing leakage in brake master cylinder which may cause brake warning light to be illuminated. May need to replace brake master cylinder. *pe updated 5/9/12. *pe updated 4/1/13.
• 10046601Sep 25, 2012Brakes. Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
• 10047059Aug 27, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model years listed.
• 10044570Jul 6, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: if continuously variable transmission (cvt) fluid temperature rises above a certain threshold, it will go into fluid protection logic mode (fail safe mode), as designed.
• 10043941Jun 28, 2012Engine cooling. Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Recall campaign. Some vehicles are equipped with an improperly calibrated engine control module (ecm) that may incorrectly detect engine valve closure as engine knock. *js updated 5/16/12. *pe updated 5/30/12. *pe updated 7/3/12.
• 10043950Apr 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
• 10043774Mar 22, 2012Steering. Nissan: altima, maxima; power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage pressure sensor upon removal or installation. If only the pressure sensor needs to be replaced, do not replace any hoses.
• 10043549Mar 8, 2012Brakes. Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Brake system check to see if there is fluid leaking or if the brake master cylinder is leaking.
• 10043735Feb 3, 2012Other or unknown, Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
• 10041744Oct 7, 2011Seats. Nissan: when adjusting either front seat, driver/passenger, forward or backwards, it will bind or not move at all.
• 10038662Sep 12, 2011Engine cooling. Nissan: there is a surge when driving when all of the following are present: slow acceleration, between 10-45mph, with engine clutch engaged, and the rpms between 1200-2000. 2007-2011 altima. *rm updated on 08-11-2011. *kb updated 10/3/11.
• 10041392Sep 6, 2011Engine cooling. Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler.
• 10040510Aug 24, 2011Suspension. Nissan: axle bolt and torque information.
• 10038484Mar 24, 2011Engine cooling. Nissan: service engine soon light is on with a stored trouble code. 2007-2011 altima hybrid.
• 10038578Mar 23, 2011Equipment, Electrical system. Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A software problem is causing the navigation, ipod, and mobile phone functions to be inoperative.
• 10039824Feb 18, 2011Fuel system. Nissan: the fuel guage is erratic, the malfunction light is on, and there are stored trouble codes.
• 10035684Jan 14, 2011Equipment. Nissan: navigation map data update matrix. Affecting all vehicles 2003-11 except leaf, equipped with navigation system. Customer is mailed update disc(s) or sd card and installs data; dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the dealership installs data when vehicle is brought in.
• 10036736Dec 23, 2010Brakes. Nissan: brakes feel more sensitive than expected. Towards end of bringing vehicle to a stop (last few feet), the vehicle stops slightly quicker than expected.
• 10039845Nov 23, 2010Engine cooling. Nissan: the engine will not crank when pressing the push-button ignition switch and applying the brake pedal.
• 10031305Sep 30, 2010Tires. Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
• 10032506Sep 13, 2010Equipment. Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (d40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. *pe includes…
• 10032992Apr 27, 2010Exterior lighting. Nissan: xenon head lamp service. A xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). In most cases, replacement of a bulb or hid control unit will solve the incident. This includes all models with xenon head lamps. No models listed.
• 10032505Nov 12, 2009Seats. Nissan: slight driver's power seat movement side to side. Determine which type of seat frame assembly (device and slide assy) is in the vehicle.
• 10030165Apr 6, 2009Electrical system. Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.

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