Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Nissan Altima owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have three issues with this car. The dash has melted, so much so I could not see out the windshield if the sun was out. The glare on the dash was blinding. I called Nissan and spoke to agent 'shelly', ID #7312915, case # 32725497 in September 2018. I took it to one Nissan dealership and they said not a manufacturing defect, but gave me a quote of $3500 to repair. Took to another Nissan dealership and they gave me another quote for a repair using a dash from the junk yard for 1/2 the price. I gave up and finally purchased a dash cover in August 2019 for around $300 from carparts.com and installed it myself. Very much a driving/safety concern! The sunroof leaks if more than a sprinkle. The back floor board stand in 3" of water. I have to take it to the dealership to have the headliner ripped out to clean the waterline from sunroof to outside (rear wheel well). …
My dashboard has been melting since I purchased the vehicle last year. Dealership went out of business. It's over $1,000 for dashboard to be replaced. I read the complaints on this website and y'all are WELL INFORMED of this issue and the safety concerns associated with it. Ditto for Nissan! A recall was issued for the previous two year models so why in the world should we have to pay for this repair out of pocket and how many complaints does it take to get y'all to do something????? I'm not sure what you're here for if not to address issues consumers are having with their products. DO YOUR JOB AND MAKE NISSAN PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKES!!!!
concern: melting dashboard safety: visibility - the dashboard is very shiny and sticky, potential glare confirmation: Florida recalls have already been made against 2008 and 2009 Nissan vehicles, but nothing further. symptoms: no idea that the dashboard was melting; college student used vehicle corrective action taken: washing/cleaners do not improve or correct the issue. Also, the replacement cost and/or labor required to fix the issue is extremely limited for consumers to take on personally.
My dash is melting. Besides being a mess as I am not able to clean it, it obstructs my vision when the sun hits it and glares back at the windshield. In Georgia there are many sunny days and if I am facing the sun, my view is really bad. I have contacted several Nissan dealers in the area and not one has a way to help me. I have read about consumers winning lawsuits in Texas and Florida, but the damage is the same here in Georgia.
My dash is melting and it is so shiny that the glare on the windshield makes it almost impossible to see on a sunny day. The dash is so sticky that you can't even clean it. And it is admitting a foul odor which makes me sick makes my nose run and makes my eyes water. I don't have another vehicle to drive but it's getting to where I can't drive this one
The dashboard is melting and causing a large glare on the dashboard. This makes it a safety hazard to see out of the window. Nissan does not want to do anything about this but does acknowledge that it is happening.
Melted dashboard causes terrible glare earlier this year I contacted Nissan's regional office to explain that my car's dashboard has melted. The melting of the dashboard is so terrible it creates a glare when the sunlight hits it. Please see attached images. In addition, I have no idea if the melting of the dashboard is creating toxic air, which I am breathing in each time I use my car. I have been sick all year and can only attribute this to my failed dashboard. Nissan explained to me that the only remedy is to completely replace the dashboard, but they will not incur the charges because the car is no longer under warranty. Nissan quoted that the repair would be $2,381.43, but I am not able to pay this considering I am a teacher and have to tutor to make ends meet. I have done much research and seen that many costumers face the same problem I do dating back to the 2008 models. …
The dashboard is literally melting and has puddles of tacky residue. I live in florida. The vehicle was purchased in florida. The dashboard is breaking down and causing a dangerous glare on the windshield. It is a serious safety hazard for passengers, other mva's and especially pedestrians as they are almost impossible to see in daylight. The tacky substance cannot be cleaned. Anything that touches it sticks. Nissan knows about the problem. It is a defect in composite material and has not been caused by solvents or cleaners. Nissan refuses to cover dashboard replacement despite this being a known issue. The cost to replace is over $2K. Nissan has entered into a class action settlement for model years 2008 & 2009 (sanborn v. Nissan north America) but I have a 2010 and it has the same problem. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima. On multiple occasions, the air conditioning and heating unit failed to operate. The contact also stated that the dashboard disintegrated and the radio malfunctioned and failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hill Nissan (6401 cypress gardens blvd, winter haven, fl 33884, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the dashboard and the HVAC were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,025.
In the last year or two I noticed my dash start changing. Its started having spots bthat looked like it was melting. I thought it was something simple that could be cleaned. I was wrong, it just kept getting worse. The dash is gooey and sticky and now has such a shine on it that reflects onto the windshield that I have almost had several accidents and come near hitting pedestrians because you just cant see from the glare it creates,
Window & Wiper complaints in other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2010 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 7% of the model year's 381 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Nissan Altima window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2010 Nissan Altima, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan Altima window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 34,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.