2010 Nissan Altima Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2010 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2010
Engines
2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC
TrimsHybrid Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · S Coupe 2-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door +2
Federal record3 recalls · 541 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2010 Altima manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 600
  • General Information 1,846
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,557
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 341
  • Body & Frame 2,027
  • Maintenance 149
  • Brakes 704
  • Restraints 234
  • Drivelines & Axles 107
  • Steering 168
  • Electrical 2,613
  • Suspension 234
  • Engine Mechanical 333
  • Transmission 315
  • Engine Performance 2,529
  • Front Axle Nut 175
  • Rear Hub Bolts 88

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2010 Altima

  1. Suspension · 09V358000
    If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mountin.
  2. Equipment — electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) · 10V401000
    Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
  3. Structure · 10V193000
    If several structural welds are out of specification on a single vehicle, it may have an effect on t.

Owners have filed 541 complaints and Nissan has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 2010 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2010 Altima manual

Is this manual specific to the 2010 Altima?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2010 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, S Coupe 2-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, SR Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 2010 Altima problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 2010 Altima, covering suspension, equipment, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.

Does it include 2010 Altima wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2010 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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