2010 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT
All photo credits
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S in Silver Mist, Front Left, 2021-05-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, front left, 08-07-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S in Silver Mist, Rear Left, 2021-05-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Nissan Altima interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2010 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT is a 175-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,630 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 190.7 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,193 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,630 ($38,192 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,350 ($39,265 *) |
| Destination Charge | $720 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 (QR25DE) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| 1st Gear | 2.35 |
| Reverse | 1.78 |
| Final Drive | 5.12 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.86 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.68 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 in x 1.02 in, vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 in x 0.35 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,193 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2010 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2010 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan ALTIMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 10, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 10V401000
May 7, 2010 · STRUCTURE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2010. SOME OF THE FRONT SIDE MEMBER ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED TO SPECIFICATION DUE TO A TOOL MAINTENANCE ERROR.
Consequence: IF SEVERAL STRUCTURAL WELDS ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION ON A SINGLE VEHICLE, IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 10V193000
Sep 16, 2009 · SUSPENSION
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Consequence: IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
NHTSA campaign 09V358000
381 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan ALTIMA
Owner Complaints
381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan ALTIMA (25 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 20 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 74 |
| Power Train | 73 |
| Unknown Or Other | 70 |
| Air Bags | 61 |
| Engine | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 32 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.