Inspection is available, but note that car is in very poor shape and melted. All persons in the vehicle at the time of the incident were in extreme danger as the car showed no warning signed in the engine heat or check lights in the dashboard before the engine sputtered and slowed, the electrical sparked, and the whole front of the car caught on fire. The fire spread on a matter of 10 minutes and burst the windshield and front tires from the flames. Police inspected the remains of the vehicle and were unable to discover the source outside of the leaking oil still on fire by the electrical unit. Claim has been reported to insurance provider for their review.
2010 Nissan Altima body problems
30 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body17
- Interior panels: dashboard2
- Body: trunk lid1
- Body: door1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010. Some of the front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification due to a tool maintenance error.
- Risk
- If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on the vehicle crash performance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V193000 · Recall details
What 2010 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The dashboard is sticky and melty. It has also cracked open continuously from left to right across the entire front face of the dashboard. It continues to widen such that I can see some of the inside of the dashboard. There was a class action settlement made for 2008-2009 Altimas and this exact problem of melty and sticky dashboard. The car is available for inspection upon request. There are three primary concerns regarding this dashboard 1. glare from the melt causing accidents, 2. reduced function of safety systems, and 3. off gassing of plastic components proven to be carcinogenic.
My Nissan altima dashboard is melting and the reflection is causing glare on windshield in the sun. Salt buildup on the windshield in combination with a flash of bright sunlight suddenly caused visibility out of the windshield to be nonexistent. I caused an accident when this happen to me on the freeway, as I lost all visibility and started to swerve and slow down. I had pull to the shoulder blindly and almost died.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking and became sticky to the touch. The contact also stated that there was a glare in the windshield from the dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
concern: melting dashboard safety: visibility - the dashboard is very shiny and sticky, potential glare confirmation: Florida recalls have already been made against 2008 and 2009 Nissan vehicles, but nothing further. symptoms: no idea that the dashboard was melting; college student used vehicle corrective action taken: washing/cleaners do not improve or correct the issue. Also, the replacement cost and/or labor required to fix the issue is extremely limited for consumers to take on personally.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle there was a glare from the sun light reflecting off the melting dashboard posing a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer jackie cooper located at 9898 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133 were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 175,000.
I bought a nissan altima 2010 which I thought was shinny due to cleaning to realized later that it is actually sticky because it is defective. It gets worse after it is exposed to heat. The shade cover sticks to the dashboard and leaves particles attached to it, the worse thing is the reflection or glare it creates when driving in the sun. It makes hard to see forwards.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and was sticky. The vehicle was taken to naples nissan (239‑300‑2765, located at 3640 pine ridge road, naples, fl 34109) where it was confirmed that the failure was a known issue. However, the manufacturer discontinued the free repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was no longer repaired free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the trunk would not open. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to united nissan (3025 e, nv-589, las vegas, nv 89104, (702) 832-5480) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
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. I have attached image and can share more image if needed. Depending on time and angle of the sun this gets even worse when you are driving an sun hits the dash board at certain angle.
Questions about the 2010 Nissan Altima body
Does the 2010 Nissan Altima have body problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the body of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan Altima body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Altima body?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most body problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (351 complaints), 2008 (312 complaints) and 2006 (221 complaints).
Other 2010 Nissan Altima problems
Electrical 74Transmission 73Airbags 61Engine 54Brakes 32Suspension 31Visibility 28Acceleration 20Steering 20Driver assistance 9Fuel system 7Lights 7Seat belts 6Tires 6Locks 4Seats 4Wheels 3
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