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2010 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
10/24/17 NHTSA ID: 10120587
TSB ID: NTB13-079e

2007-2010 altima; reduced performance due to cvt fluid temperature protection logic this bulletin has been amended to remove 2011 and 2012 model years. please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
10/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10119249
TSB ID: NTB17-082a

Nissan; dtc p0456 caused by evap leak at vent control valve o-ring this bulletin has been amended. the applied vehicles and claims information sections have been revised. no other changes have been made. please discard previous versions
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109214
TSB ID: NTB17-030

Nissan; fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill if you confirm the fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). important: make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer
06/22/16 NHTSA ID: 10074565
TSB ID: AT13-014D

Summary to be provided on a future date.
12/06/13 NHTSA ID: 10053956
TSB ID: NTB-09-020-F

Nissan: a loose fuel fill cap is the cause of evap leak dtcs (p0442, p0455, p0456) stored on some vehicles. model years 2007-2011. model not listed.
07/23/13 NHTSA ID: 10052407
TSB ID: NTB-13-007

Nissan: service information on the removal and installation of service parts, on certain vehicles, for the steering wheel switch, if needed, without replacing the driver airbag module. models 2007-2013 altima.
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04/15/13 NHTSA ID: 10051828
TSB ID: NTB12-011C

Brake master cylinder. brake system will be inspected to confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. resevoir will be topped off if no leak is present. if there is a leak in the brake master cylinder is identified the brake master cylinder
10/17/12 NHTSA ID: 10046601
TSB ID: NTB-10-102-A

Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan.
05/02/12 NHTSA ID: 10043941
TSB ID: NTB12-040

Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. recall campaign. some vehicles are equipped with an improperly calibrated engine control module (ecm) that may incorrectly detect engine valve closure as engine knock. *js updat
04/26/12 NHTSA ID: 10043774
TSB ID: NTB12-30

Nissan: altima, maxima; power steering hose service part change. the hose now comes without the pressure sensor. do not damage pressure sensor upon removal or installation. if only the pressure sensor needs to be replaced, do not replace an
04/10/12 NHTSA ID: 10043549
TSB ID: NTB-12-011

Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. brake system check to see if there is fluid leaking or if the brake master cylinder is leaking.
03/14/12 NHTSA ID: 10043328
TSB ID: NTB-12-011

Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. some model year vehicles may be experiencing leakage in brake master cylinder which may cause brake warning light to be illuminated. may need to replace brake master cylinder. *p
09/28/11 NHTSA ID: 10041392
TSB ID: NTB-11-015A

Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler.
08/31/11 NHTSA ID: 10040510
TSB ID: NTB-11-080

Nissan: axle bolt and torque information.
08/11/11 NHTSA ID: 10039845
TSB ID: NTB-10-139

Nissan: the engine will not crank when pressing the push-button ignition switch and applying the brake pedal.
08/11/11 NHTSA ID: 10039824
TSB ID: NTB-10-017A

Nissan: the fuel guage is erratic, the malfunction light is on, and there are stored trouble codes.
06/24/11 NHTSA ID: 10038662
TSB ID: NTB-10-121

Nissan: there is a surge when driving when all of the following are present: slow acceleration, between 10-45mph, with engine clutch engaged, and the rpms between 1200-2000. 2007-2011 altima. updated on 08-11-2011. updated 1
06/15/11 NHTSA ID: 10038484
TSB ID: SB-11-031

Nissan: service engine soon light is on with a stored trouble code. 2007-2011 altima hybrid.
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04/12/11 NHTSA ID: 10036736
TSB ID: NTB-10-153

Nissan: brakes feel more sensitive than expected. towards end of bringing vehicle to a stop (last few feet), the vehicle stops slightly quicker than expected.
09/13/10 NHTSA ID: 10033711
TSB ID: NTB-10-056

Nissan: vehicle has more than 15000 miles on the odometer, and dtc p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and/or p0304 is stored. this incident may also include engine running rough and/or vehicle vibration on deceleration.
08/25/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10116292
TSB ID: NTB12-055f

Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration this bulletin has been amended. the applied vehicles section has been revised. no other changes have been made. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
02/14/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10091575
TSB ID: NTB12-057C

Altima, sentra, and rogue; cvt fail-safe condition service information this bulletin has been amended. the applied vehicles section has been revised. no other changes have been made. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
09/23/13 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10052883
TSB ID: NTB-13-079

Nissan: the cvt fail-safe logic has caused a reduction with the vehicle's maximum speed. *js updated 11/16/2013 *js updated 9/29/14.
07/13/12 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10044570
TSB ID: NTB-12-057

Nissan: if continuously variable transmission (cvt) fluid temperature rises above a certain threshold, it will go into fluid protection logic mode (fail safe mode), as designed.
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05/02/12 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10043950
TSB ID: NTB12-035

Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles. *js
06/09/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10038184
TSB ID: NTB11-002A

Nissan: the vehicle has a slower than normal acceleration from a stop. updated on 06/08/2011. updated on 06/13/2011. updated 12/16/2013 *js
04/12/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10036734
TSB ID: NTB-10-150

Nissan: mil is on and/or slower than normal acceleration. slower than normal acceleration from a stop at times, if it should occur, happens more commonly when the vehicle has been driven for an extended periods at highway speeds. mil is o
10/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10119190
TSB ID: NTB17-018

Voluntary service campaign 2009 ? 2010 maxima and altima electronic steering column lock introduction nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the electronic steering column lock (steering lock unit) on certain speci
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109250
TSB ID: NTB17-024

Navigation system reboots when sxm traffic is enabled this bulletin applies only to vehicles located in the state of oregon. if you confirm the navigation system in an applied vehicle reboots when sxm traffic is enabled. note: perfo
02/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10091576
TSB ID: NTB12-070B

No audio during phone call with apple ios 10, navigation system reboots, and/or audio controls will not respond this bulletin has been amended. the title and if you confirm section have been revised. no other changes have been made. ple
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04/10/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051768
TSB ID: NTB13-039

Nissan: cruise control will not set and dtc p0605 is stored. *js
07/13/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044569
TSB ID: NTB-11-074-B

Nissan: information is being provided for reprogrammable ecu on all nissan vehicles.
01/09/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042752
TSB ID: NTB-10-068-D

Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. on certain vehicles, an update to the navigation software will remedy the non functionality of the mobile phone, ipad and the navigation at no charge. updated 4/1/13. *p
11/02/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10041744
TSB ID: NTB-10-120A

Nissan: when adjusting either front seat, driver/passenger, forward or backwards, it will bind or not move at all.
08/31/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10040508
TSB ID: NTB-11-073

Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. navigation software upgrade. updated 4/1/13.
06/21/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10038578
TSB ID: NTB-10-068B

Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a software problem is causing the navigation, ipod, and mobile phone functions to be inoperative.
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03/02/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10035684
TSB ID: NTB-11-005

Nissan: navigation map data update matrix. affecting all vehicles 2003-11 except leaf, equipped with navigation system. customer is mailed update disc(s) or sd card and installs data; dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the dealershi
06/21/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032992
TSB ID: NTB-10-061

Nissan: xenon head lamp service. a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). in most cases, replacement of a bulb or hid control unit will solve the incident. this includes a
04/07/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032505
TSB ID: NTB-08-089B

Nissan: slight driver's power seat movement side to side. determine which type of seat frame assembly (device and slide assy) is in the vehicle.
03/03/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032306
TSB ID: NTB-03-074-C

Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e
08/12/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10030165
TSB ID: NTB-09-030

Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod
07/01/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007561
TSB ID: 04049

Trailer light wiring. *mr updated *eh updated 09-12-07. updated 6/21/10.
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10/24/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10120566
TSB ID: NTB17-082

Nissan; dtc p0456 caused by evap leak at vent control valve o-ring if you confirm the mil is on in an applied vehicle with dtc p0456 (evap very sml leak) and - dtc p0456 is not caused by a loose fuel fill cap (refer to ntb13-097). -
10/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10119195
TSB ID: PC516

Electronic steering column lock (escl) voluntary service campaign ***** campaign summary***** nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on specific my2009-10 nissan altima (l32), altima coupe (cl32), altima hybrid (l32h), and ma
11/14/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10056378
TSB ID: NTB-12-120-A

Nissan: information provided regarding removal of three way catalyst and exhaust manifold service and replacement, if needed, of upper/lower (heat shield) exhaust manifold covers. model 20007-10 sedan/coupe, 2007-11 hybrid.
01/31/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10054527
TSB ID: NTB-13-088

Nissan: information regarding tire pressure monitor system (tpms) and low tire pressure warning system (ltpws) for sensor leaks, air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures, aftermarket wheels, radio frequency interference
04/10/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10051767
TSB ID: NTB-13-038

Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond. *js
11/05/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10047059
TSB ID: NTB-09-019-A

Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. no models or model years listed.
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04/24/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10043735
TSB ID: NTB12-009

Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
04/07/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10032506
TSB ID: NTB-09-129

Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service
01/04/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10031305
TSB ID: NTB-09-101

Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. updated on 08-11-2011.

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Nissan Altima TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.