2010 Nissan Altima vs 2012 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 Nissan Altima | 2012 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 380 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 136 | 121 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–34 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 76,490 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 73 | 149 |
| Electrical System | 74 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 61 | 57 |
| Engine | 50 | 68 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 49 |
| Structure | 30 | 32 |
| Suspension | 31 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 13 |
2010 Nissan Altima
2012 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.