2010 Nissan Altima: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 6, 2026 · Electrical · GA · fire

Vehicle caught on fire my be a electrical problem

Filed May 3, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire

Yes, while driving down Atlanta Highway I was going around 55 mph then all of a sudden saw smoke was coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. When I pulled over Flames was coming from the front right side and spread it to the center of the front hood, then spread it to the front seat and passenger side seat of the vehicle. I didn’t call 911 and fire services responded and put the fire out. According to the Montgomery Police Department, Delano police support Center vehicle was not involved in any type of car accident.

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · IL · fire

Today my 16 year old daughter drove my 2010 Nissan Altima. At 45 mph it started to jerk. She pulled over to check things out and saw nothing. She went to put it back in drive and the gear shifter wouldn’t stay in proper drive position, but she started driving. It continued and began jerking, making a popping sound, and then started pouring smoke. She pulled over, got out and got my 10 year old daughter out when she saw a flame by the windshield and they ran away from the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames very quickly. The entire vehicle is ash except the frame in a short period of time.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Body, Electrical · VA · fire

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.

Filed Jun 1, 2022 · Engine · FL

Before I started my trip to New Smyrna Beach, FL on May 28, 2022. I made sure my son checked the oil, the coolant, and my tire pressure. Car was running fine. Got on the highway and the car started making a load noise. I was able to get off the exit in Ormondo Beach, FL to check and see what was wrong. In the process I had to call my Husband and son. They came from Jacksonville, FL to check the car. The car temperature gauge went over half then back down. After resting for a while. My husband check the oil and it was low. He added oil and Lucas's oil. He drove the car back to Jacksonville, because I was afraid it might catch fire. We got 3 minutes from home; the car stalled out because he had to stop for a traffic light. And the black cloud of smoke came from the hood and back of the car. When had to push the car home. The car didn't give me no warning on the oil being low.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Engine · 155,000 miles · MT · fire · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder and exit the vehicle while the vehicle burned to the ground. The flames came from directly underneath the hood. Smoke first showed and the vehicle lost all power before the flames quickly appeared. It was unknown if a report was filed. There were 2 passengers injured that did not require hospitalization. The types of injuries were unknown. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. It was unknown if the dealer or manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · 92,000 miles · PA · fire

Car caught fire while driving...completely burned up

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Engine · 82,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While the contact's wife was driving 40 MPH, there was a strong burning odor inside the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, lifted the hood, and noticed flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not towed nor taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑647‑7261 and stated that the investigators would contact him within three days. Case number: 27217273 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 61,065 miles · MO · fire

On 9/10/17 about noon while driving on the highway, the brake light on the dash board came on, pulled to the side of the road. While looking for service phone number, smelled something burning, exited the car, and almost immediately the engine compartment and then the car was engulfed in flames.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 120,000 miles · AL

I purchased a 2010 nissan altima about three years ago. The first problem started with the car failing to start. That problem still happens to this day. The next problem is my car will not accelerate at times. I have had several incident when I am at a stop light, intersection, or redlight where I apply the gas all the way to the floor and the car will not move. I put the car in reverse and it still would not move. After waiting about 20 second and apply the gas it finally goes and drive normal. Me and my kids were almost in a serious accident when the car stalled in front of a big mack truck. Now after this has been going on for a couple of months, my car sits in my front yard unable to move at all and now there's a burning smell coming from the car. These cars are a death trap and I refuse to keep putting my life and my children lives in danger. The government needs to do something!!!