2010 Nissan Altima: won't start

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · NJ

Since 2011/2012 at times Altima won't start. Stopped going to dealer because of excuses & expense after warranty expired. Have been calling AAA. Have had at least 8 batteries replaced. This is a safety issue for me when I travel alone. When I turn the car off I pray evertime that the car starts. I have to pull my paperwork for exact date this started. I only have 92,000 miles on my Altima. So far so good with the latest battery, fingers crossed. Start date below is approximate, have to pull my paperwork.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · CA

The brake light switch has failed on our 2010 altima 2.5. This is a known problem with nissans and is in fact the subject of a nissan service bulletin, number ntb10-139. The defective original nissan switch causes a no start situation if it occurs when the car is not running, and failure of the brake lights to light when braking if it occurs while driving. Nissan has released a revised switch to replace the defective original design, but in reviewing transportation.gov and contacting the dealer, there is no recall or manufacturer voluntary campaign to remedy this dangerous defect. We are in the process of completing the repair at our own expense and my initiate legal action against nissan USA if there is not already a class action lawsuit.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 82,253 miles · TX

Steering lock indicator light comes on and engine will not start. This has happened 3 times now in the last 2 mos, always on cold temp mornings. Later the light will go out and the engine will start...except this time, later the engine started with the steering lock light will not go out even when running.

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Steering · 72,000 miles · NH

My vehicle was parked inside a garage. Upon attempting to move the vehicle it would not start. My key light was/is illuminated on the dash, car goes into the on position but does not start vehicle. Unable to turn off after pushing the "start button".

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Steering · VA

I went to start my altima one day and it wouldn't start. Noticed the steering wheel was locked and it never does this. Went on youtube and saw videos about a quick fix on the electronic steering lock column. Did what the video said and the car started up. Called nissan because I found a customary replacement on this part for known defects but no full recall wa issued. My VIN did not populate saying I could get mine replaced and they quoted me $1000 for replacement and labor. This default in leaves you stranded with no vehicle. Asked nissan corporate if they could make an exception for my VIN and they told me no. Very displeased with this service.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Electrical · 101,224 miles · IL

Key fob is inserted in slot and all lights and guages will light up, windows go up and down, doors will lock and unlock, but when brake depressed and start push button is pressed car will not start. Battery less that 6 months old (just replaced in attempt to fix problem). Brake switch just replaced in additional attempt to fix problem. Nissan dealer in st. Louis lists this as a recall for 2010 models, dealer in marion, il says it is not. Marion dealer replaced two parts [24167-zx00j harness -sub] and [25320-jn00a switch assy-stop lamp] at cost to customer of $567. For parts and labor. Car still would not start. Dealer stated that on "tsb" they "found similar concerns" and additional parts need to be installed listed in procedure," and "confirmed power is switching at bcm but not engaging starter need to replace bcm and diag further - quoted customer $569.35 to replace bcm to fix other concern" (capitalization per dealer). I declined. Car was stationary in dealer shop. I have tried to speak with corporate nissan, but have not had any satisfaction. My personal mechanic (has masters degree in auto mechanics) says it is a recall problem with recall listed on internet in march, april and may. Date given below is repair attempt at dealer. ## VIN passed ## nissan altima 2010 ##

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

This is a huge safety defect. I was driving on the highway, going about 65/70 MPH. I had to break, due to traffic. I pressed on the gas, it went all the way to the ground, the car didn't accelerate at all. I released the gas and pressed again...still the same thing. This is in the middle of very fast moving traffic. I had to put my hazards on, as the car continued to slow down... Then suddenly as I was releasing my foot from the gas...it forcefully accelerated causing me to slam on the breaks, to keep me from hitting the car in from of me. I had to carefully coast my way to the right side of the road, as I was in the fast lane closest to the median. It still wouldn't completely accelerate, it kind of scooted over the side of the road. I turned the car off, waited for about 2 minutes and attempted to start the car and it would not start. After about 3 tries it started, and I could drive the car back to my house, and the car continued to replicate the same issue. I haven't driven the car since. It's sitting in my driveway. I'm afraid to drive it, and at the present moment, don't have the means to get it towed anywhere to be looked at. It's such a shame that as soon as you pay a car off, and you are no longer covered under the warranty, that you start to have major problems. I bought a nissan, because they were known for their longevity.... I will never buy nissan again. I look on the sites to see if there is a recall for this issue, and have not found one. Please someone help me. I'm a single mom, with two kids. One in high school and the other in college. I can't afford another car note.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Over the years ived had multiple problems with the branke and engine of my 2010 altima. The panel lights up but the engine does not crank. Pushing the ignition button only locks the brake.no warning signals either the car just dies on you ived paid over 700 everytime it needs repair, im very frustrated with my car and will never buy another nissan vehicle.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Driver assistance · 42,000 miles · TX

The car does not start. Took out battery and was told it was good. Charged it up and car started. Done this many times. Took in to nissan and they kept it 3days. Could not find anything wrong and put in a new battery. Last night, had a hard time getting it started when pushing the start button. Radio though comes on.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Electrical · 87,625 miles · MD

The vehicle could not start when trying to start the engine, 'the instrument panel lights up, and 'the engine does not crank, (no crank, no start), (hybrid 'ready' will not light), and 'the ignition push button is not responsive (no action occurs when the button is pressed additional times). This has happened multiple times over the last several years

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · 61,000 miles · OH

Car will not start. Battery is good. The key fail/malfunction signal keeps blinking. Now car is stuck in on position from when I pushed the start button.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Electrical · 76,523 miles · CA

Takata recal. We purchased vehicle used. Our 2nd altima. Had problems about 6 months after getting the car. It wouldn't start. Brakes wouldn't even compress. Replaced battery and worked for a few weeks. Same issue continued. Cabin lights would come on, new battery but still not starting. Had starter replaced and worked for a while again. Same issue again. Get stuck in random places. Some days it starts, others it doesn't. Calling for a jum start doesn't work either. Unreliable and unstable. Called dealership, mossy nissan. They wants over $200 just for diagnostic and then could be a number of problems. Also said break harness/switch seems to be a common problem. Vdc lights also come on at random times while driving. There seems to be a common issue with these models. Nissan should handle all repair expenses. Car was stationary at all times it wouldn't start. This week is wouldn't start 3 times. Last week it was 5 times. The whole month was 17 times out of 31 days. Please recall.