2010 Lexus IS 250 vs 2010 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Lexus IS 250 | 2010 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 223 | 136 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 21–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus IS 250 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 74 |
| Power Train | 1 | 73 |
| Engine | 1 | 50 |
| Structure | 2 | 30 |
| Suspension | 0 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2010 Lexus IS 250
2010 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.