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Owned 3 years, treated me well!
Matt Sargent, 01/25/2016
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
73 of 77 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Altima certified pre-owned and drove it for 3 years. This little car was VERY good to me, couldn't have asked for a better vehicle. I will say the engine was a little loud especially on the highway, or when you were pushing it to get to speed. Outside of the occasional noise though I had absolutely zero problems.... the only thing I ever had to put into the car was oil changes, tires, and brakes. If you are looking for reliable transportation this is it. Also just to note, the trunk space is HUGE, I have hauled soooo many things in this vehicle and each time to my shock and dismay they always fit. I would definetly recommend this vehicle, after owning this I am a Nissan fan for life, in fact I just bought a brand new one.
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Great ride!
Kim, 08/08/2015
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
I was in the market for a new car fell in love with the look of this. I bought one used, but it was in great condition. The seats are comfortable; they hug your body and make you feel safe, unlike the Nissan Sentra I had before where the seats were just boring and flat. I get a lot of miles out of a tank of gas, it feels pretty sturdy and heavy driving on the road, which is important to me. The Sentra felt like it'd fly off the road if there was a gust of wind. However, the trunk is TINY and SHALLOW. You can't even fit a decent sized box in the back. This isn't a good traveling car if you do a lot of traveling, as the back seat is pretty small as well. But since I'm only one person with no kids, it's perfect for me. Also, sometimes this car seems to have trouble speeding up on hills. This car is also very safe. I recently got into a four-car wreck - the Infiniti behind me was totaled, but I only got away with my two bumpers needing replacement and the exhaust system repaired. No windows shattering, engine problems, or any other damage to the body that I know of.
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Still running great after 140k miles
Kevin, 05/20/2016
updated 05/22/2017
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Easily the best car I have ever owned, and this is my 12th car. The only issue so far was a replacement window motor on the passenger side, that the warranty covered. The car is not burning any oil, unlike my previous 05 altima. I bought the car new, and have used synthetic blend oil changes at 3750 mi intervals. Love the bose audio. Update 5/20/17. Now at 160k. Still running like a top. Jethro tull sounds awesome with the Bose audio.
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Reliable, roomy, & fun 4dr sedan
jona57, 01/28/2014
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
After much research, I bought 10 Altima loaded with SL package. Well-balanced near-luxury sedan with these options. Smooth, quiet ride but also sharp handling (for family sedan) and fun to drive. After 4+ trouble-free years, my worst complaint (as for most midsize cars) is that front passenger seat is not height adjustable.
Stylish Ride.....But
James, 08/08/2015
updated 02/12/2018
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've owned quite a few cars of all makes and models, and the Altima SL is one of the more stylish vehicles out there for the money. It comes with many options standard that you would pay extra for on Hondas or Toyotas. The ride and performance are decent for the price. Having owned the other Japanese vehicles, I thought I'd give the Altima a try since I really like the body style. With all that said....I did nothing but basic routine maintenance on my Civic amd Corolla up until both were sold with about 200K miles on each. My Altima had turned 68K and been in the shop 3 times for things such as....belt pully assembly failing, front axel replacemrnt, rotor replacement. Thank god I purchased the extended warranty which covered most of the exspense. Aside from the inconvienance, it is a nice riding car. The local Nissan dealership has been great to deal with. While I'll probably keep the vehicle until time for a replacement.....not sure I'll buy another Nissan? Update: It's now 2018, and my Altima has all in all been a decent choice. At 137K miles, its been a better than average commuter car. The new Altima's have even better fuel mileage. I will eventually turn the car over to my daughter, and would definitely consider another Altima...or upgrading to a Maxima or Infiniti.
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Loot, 11/04/2016
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this car brand new in 2010. The only thing we've had done are regular oil changes and changed the tranny fluid at 120k. Other than that, it has never been in the shop. The car has far exceeded our expectations!
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Great car!
Mark Nolan, 02/27/2016
updated 08/27/2016
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2010 altima 4-door with the 4-cylinder CVT with 100k miles on it. The front seats are very comfortable and the visibility is excellent. The fabric is very nice and has held up well. The driving position is perfect and I really like the power seats. It's so easy to find a comfortable position. Mine has the Bose sound system which is very good. It has XM radio and you can connect your ipod and the songs will show up on the display. The backup camara is a very useful option. It's great for parking or backing up. I really like the interior of the car. It's simple yet stylish. The engine is a little loud when you start it cold. It sounds a little gruff but it runs great and the CVT works excellent. The car could be a little quieter and I'm sure the new ones are. The gas mileage is very commendable (around 26 mpg) and it has a very large gas tank. You can easily go 400 miles between fill ups. I checked out camry, 6, sonata, accord, passat, and malibu. None of them are as comfortable or have as good of visibility and driving position as the altima.
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Beware of the CVT
considerate128, 11/02/2014
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with 50k miles on it. After about 6 months I noticed a rattle sound from the transmission at low speeds @1,500 rpms. I did some research and it sounds like it's a common thing for their transmissions. I was very disappointed and the cost to repair looked to be steep. I knew there were mixed opinions about the transmission and I wanted to give it a chance. Last Saturday a truck rear ended me, totaling the car. It may be a blessing in disguise due to the transmission needing repair and I was able to go out and get something else. I will not buy another Nissan again if it uses the CVT technology.
Amazing car. going to miss it.
jools, 05/31/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I had the Altima Coupe for almost two and a half years and i loved every minute of it. Everything about it was perfect and i did not have a SINGLE problem with it. Also, it saved my life. A couple weeks ago, i got into a pretty horrific accident where a driver in a Ford F150 plowed into me going 55 mph+. Needless to say, the car is totaled. But the important thing is that I was able to walk away from the accident and go home that night. If anyone is worried that this car isn't safe because its small they shouldn't be. i am a perfect example of how safe this car is.
So far so good
Lou, 07/02/2020
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 in 2012 from the original owner, who took very good care of the car. At the time, the car had about 24000 miles. Today, she is sitting at 117000 and still looks and runs great. I come from driving Honda's for 20+ years so reliability is important to me. This comes with proper maintenance. My oil changes are always Mobil 1 synthetic, with a premium filter (Mobil 1, wix, k&n). I do these every 7000 miles. With the horror stories about the CVT, I have made sure to exchange the fluid at the dealership, every 60000 miles. These are done at the dealership because they do a full exchange of the correct fluid (about 12 quarts). Not a drain and fill (less than 4 quarts) It's expensive (more than $300) but a small price to pay instead of having problems. I believe that the main reason for premature failure is from lack of fluid exchange and heat. They nown install transmission coolers to keep the heat down. I live in Michigan so our temperatures dont run too hot. I think it's more of an issue in southern states. I was concerned about premature failure for years but decided to rest my mind, and roll with it. I will continue to maintain and hope that I can get 4 + more years out of the car, since I have alot of family expenses for these next few years. The car has been mostly reliable. Just general maintenance (brakes, oil, fluids). We will see what happens as we push towards the 200000 mark.
Comfy College Car
Trevor , 05/19/2021
updated 07/18/2022
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2010 Nissan Altima for the past year. Has 167k on it, and it runs really well. Drive it 1,000 miles to college and back. Mine has the Bose/SiriusXM package, a backup camera, integrated phone, sunroof, dual climate control which is crazy for being 11 years old on a economy car. The car is fantastic on gas. On a full tank, it gets around 350 to 400 miles. Yes the CVT transmissions can be worrisome at first, and they are not the fastest at acceleration, but they do save a ton of money at the pumps. The CVT’s are loud when they hover around 1000-2500 rpm. The only issues I have with this car is the front suspension can make it a little rougher ride while going over bumps and that it could be a little quieter. I think the newer ones have been more refined. But all in all, this is probably the nicest car I could’ve asked for with all the “new car” amenities for being 11 years old. I was told that this car can last to 200 or to 250,000 miles, just gotta take care of it. So if you find one for sale, take it for a test drive, it might be worth it. Update!!! Car now has over 180k and still drives 1,000 miles across the country to school with ease. Still getting fantastic gas mileage for its age. Muffler is rusted out on the flex pipe so it runs a little loud. No major issues, this car has gotten me safely to and from college and hope to keep a few more years. Since cars are extremely expensive, the Altima has stayed relatively cheap to purchase if you are looking for a car.
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Problem Keyless Start
dtancredi, 05/19/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Within the past two weeks, there have been 10-12 times that it was difficult to start. I am being told that the dealership cannot find a problem.
Dream Car.... or is it?
radowns05, 03/13/2013
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful
When I was 16 I was forced to buy the ugliest car there ever could be. A 1997 Nissan Sentra which turned out to be the best car on Earth. Owning this car made my dream car a Nissan Altima. I figured if the Sentra was that good the Altima had to be even better. In 2012 I bought a 2010 Nissan Altima S. Over all it has been an "ok" car. I expected more, I guess. If you like the smell of rotten eggs and Nissan telling you that it is a "normal" smell when you accelerate; it is the way it cleans itself out, then this is the car for you! I feel that a car this new, and costs this much wouldn't smell everytime you accelerate to pass someone.
213k and still going strong
Al, 05/05/2021
updated 12/20/2021
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used seven years ago with 60 K, and now it has 205 K. It has been one of the most trouble free cars I’ve ever owned. The only issue was The exhaust manifold cracked twice, it was a factory defect which Nissan replaced for free. Most of my miles were highway, which is much easier on the car than city miles in my opinion. I keep up on maintenance and fluid changes which Definitely helps the longevity of any car. I’ve had to replace some items but nothing outside of normal wear parts like struts and wheel bearings. I’d like to get to 250 K before retiring my Altima. 12/1/2021 update: had to replace the valve cover but otherwise still running great.
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Great Car for the Price
Pamela Dean, 04/09/2016
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Got average 28 mpg while driving 35 mph. Comfortable for driver…not so comfortable for passengers. One key entry went out causing me to be stranded. Could not open trunk without key entry because there is no place to insert the key. Replacing batteries did not fix the "key".
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Altima Coupe, a good choice
Dukester1a, 06/04/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The ride is very quiet and comfortable but I'm still getting used to the CVT transmission. I previously owned a 4 cyl. Honda Accord (manual transmission) which had more low end power. Vision is somewhat compromised by the coupe's design. Mirror adjustment is thus important.
Bad Engine and a lot of issues
disappointed56, 01/14/2012
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
End of July 2010 bought car with 32000 miles on it. 1st week of November car went into shop, 39000 miles now, my mechanic said top of the motor was bad & needs to be torn down to see what was wrong. Was under warranty so I took it to the dealer. The dealer started the car listened to it for 5 min & then told me the engine had oil sludge. Told them no way it had sludge. I called nissan consumer affairs. They paid for my rental & repairs. took the engine apart-no sludge-engine was bad. I needed a new longblock engine for the car. The new engine they ordered was cracked so they ordered another one. Bottom line it took 3 wks to get my car back. Hope this engine last longer then the last one.
Nice for the price.
value_driven, 09/07/2011
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my Altima new, 13 months & 6200 miles ago. I have not taken it to the dealer for anything but 2 oil changes. This is the first car or truck that I have owned that had no defects! I car shopped for 3 years[2007-2010]. During that time period I drove Accords, Camrys, and Sonatas. I almost bought a 2011 Sonata. My Altima was exactly as I wanted; color, options, price. I got a big discount, $0 down, and 0% financing for 60 months! The V-6 is nice! The controls are easy to use. The speedo and tach are easy to read and nicely illuminated. I enjoy driving it. I would drive it more but my main ride is a 1993 T-100 that I bought new and now has 200,000 miles. I like my Altima a lot!
After 11 months ownership - Very Pleased
digitalexplr, 06/28/2011
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Just got back after 2300 mile vacation to the Colorado Rockies. The Altima was terrific. Wife has back problems - no issues riding for that distance. Up and down the mountains was effortless. Mileage was outstanding averaging 34mpg for the whole trip. The CVT in mountain driving was pure pleasure. On a couple of really step grades I manually downshifted just for grins. The rest of the time the engine/transmission did a great job of keeping things under control. Even took the Altima on a couple of roads marked for 4wd. it did not complain. I think it's part mountain sheep! Very, very please with the Altima.
Runs Like a Champ at 217K Miles
Happy Owner, 02/07/2020
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2.5S coupe new in July of 2010. Regular oil changes, change the spark plugs with OEM every 100K. Just kept an eye on the maintenance schedule included in the owners' manual and have been pretty good with scheduled maintenance. The car just turned 217K miles and it runs almost as new. It has the feel of a heavy, solidly make car. It used to be silent at idle, it was hard to tell the car was running. Now you know it's running, but it's not loud by any means. A little window rattle from time to time on the highway now that she's older, but nothing big. I had a bracket that holds a belt go. That's been the only problem in 10 years. Smooth acceleration, feels like more HP than it is. I don't understand the people who complain about the CVT transmission, I guess it's a matter of opinion but I love the smoothness of it. Handles great, does fine in snow. Invested in Michelins when it was time for new tires, the Premier A/S is the best tire for this car. One of my favorite things is the insane cruising range. I average right around 30 MPG overall and easily get over 500 miles per full tank of gas. I do a lot of highway miles and don't beat on it. Very happy with this purchase.
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altimabb, 07/02/2011
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my car since 6/24/11 and it had 100 miles on it at purchase. It now has aprox 23k due to the fact that I'm a highway commuter of aprox 100 miles/day. I have found this car to be very comfortable & convenient for my long drive. I live in Missouri so, I experience all types of weather and I must say the car does great in the snow, ice, rain, cools & heats fast, etc. When we had a lot of snow and also when we had ice this past winter I went into a parking lot & attempted to just see what she could take. It handled very well & the traction control did an awesome job at correcting itself. The bumps can be a little rough sometimes but overall I love it.
Love my Nissan
Nissanmotorhead, 10/26/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my second Altima. My first was a 2007 2.5S. I currently have a 2010 3.5SR. Love this car from to end to end. Great car for entry level performance combined with enough space for friends and family.
Great value and a lot of fun
Tony, 09/24/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wanted V6, Leather, Bluetooth in a mid sized or slighty larger sedan. Did not include luxury sedans (Audi A4/BMW 3 series/Lexus ES/Infiniti G37/Acura). Test drove all the usual suspects (Camry, Avalon, Accord, Focus, Taurus, Mazda 6, passat, Milan, Malibu, Impala, lacrosse, and maxima). Chose the altima 3.5sr. Handles great, powerful engine, smooth transmission, loaded with options for the money. I got the premium and sport package option. Msrp was 30,195 and got it for 26,200 before ttl at end of year close out on 2010 models. I should note I have been driving Toyota Camry xle v6's for 17 years. To be honest the altima build quality is better than Toyota Camry right now in my opinion.
My first coupe
Mid_Life_Crisis, 01/12/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Leasing one. Am 6' tall, tall in the body and fit well. Opted for the convenience package and power seat adjustment makes this possible. Drove one w/o power seat and seemed tight on headroom, and no go at all on the sunroof model. Mine is Crimson Black/Black cloth. Would have liked Black/Blonde, if offered.
A Lemon
Unhappy Mike, 12/03/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We like the car when we bought it. At 1300 miles, the car wouldn't start, required AAA to come out. Dealership changed the brake switch ("common problem" with this car), and the problem recurred the same day. Two days later happened a third time and had to be towed in... Dealership is trying to make it right, but they clearly don't know how: lemon. Have owned two prior maximas - and gotten great, reliable service from them, but not this one.
3rd Nissan Altima
Michael Heimer, 06/22/2018
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I now own three (3) Nissan Altima's....I bought my first one in 2008 and am still driving it daily with 238,000 miles on it and I have NEVER repaired it. This car has set a new standard for reliability in my book. My kids both have learned to drive in this car so know each kid now has a 2010 Nissan Altima which is essentially the same car as the 2008, with a few upgrades. Both 2010's, thus far, have been great in terms of reliability.
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Awesome Vehicle!
Roni, 11/11/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just bought my new 2010 Altima. I had been driving a 2005 Sentra for the last 6 years. I wanted an upgrade and more safety for my 9 year old daughter. Altima has a 5 star rating for safety, lots of standard safety features. I love the Nissan line. The Altima is just a fabulous car. It's stylish, classy, has substance and handles like a dream. I would recommend this car to anyone. If you're shopping for a classy looking, safety packed, drives like a dream car, please GO TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY!
My 2nd Altima
SDB, 08/26/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Altima. Just traded my 2007 in for the 2010. I guess my only complaint so far is the lack of nav and the position of the chargers. I drive over a 100 miles a day in my commute, the gas mileage is excellent, and the ride is very comfortable. From previous experience, I know if I keep up on my regular maintenance, this car will last well over 100,000 miles. Looking forward to seeing what Nissan does for year 2014, IF I decide to trade!
Altima sense
Adler, 09/04/2018
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good reliable car. Only qualm is that after driving on bad roads, after 5 years, suspension could be better. Noise suppresdion also deteriorates after 4 years with less than 30K miles.
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Why can't I get options without sunroof
NewAltima, 11/30/2009
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am tall, need to sit upright, need a 6 cylinder car and thus value headroom (eg no sunroof). Since the Altima has the most headroom of 6 cylinder sedans, why oh why do they require the sunroof (sports package) before I could order the premium package (leather seats, backup camera, auto climate control..things that I wanted) Strong suggestion: Please do not mandate sunroofs before other options can be added!!! Otherwise, this is a nice car for a tall driver (first 100 miles).. I find modest road noise and a more US car-like ride than the "harsh" ride in some reviews (less harsh than my 2003 Maxima)
Built to a price
wbed, 04/01/2014
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I am getting increasingly worried about keeping this vehicle. At 74,000kms/50,000 miles I have incurred a repair bill of $2,400 for the replacement of the power steering pump and rack. It was conveniently just out of warranty. Never in an accident. The transmission reliability scares me as Nissan go out of their way to make it impossible to have anything fixed under warranty. Nissan has slipped down the JD Power survey to the high teens as they are building cheaper and cheaper cars. You now get the reliability of a domestic with the parts cost of a Japanese car. Worst of both worlds. Be prepared for negative equity as there's a flood of these on the market - resale is really low.
Nissan has gone done hill for me
James H, 12/07/2017
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm a gear head and love cars ranging from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan to American muscle. This has been my 33rd car that I've owned through life, yes, I've had a lot of cars, but I have a habit of buying, modding, trading, or selling cars until I bought the 2010 Altima. It was strictly for work and the ensure that I don't have the mod bug to try and modify this car. It worked for a couple years and I started to look at upgrading the seats, stereo, rims, etc.; however, at 75k miles, I replaced the struts and lower control arms. Then, the transmission began to whine a lot which is a recall from Nissan which got extended to 120k miles. With that said, the dealership must deal with Nissan and perform all that corporate request on the car before swapping out the transmission with a new one. That puts a strain on the customer who must take time off of work and drop off the car three times before the CVT transmission was finally replaced at 107k miles. Now, the techs found out that the struts are leaking once again, and the lower control arms are shot. I've replaced them with factory Nissan parts and drive mainly highway to and from work, I avoid bad roadways and mainly use the cruise control once on the highway, so I don't drive it crazy. I've replaced the oil cooler gasket which cost close to $500.00 and was about to replace the alternator for the second time along with a belt but at this point, the cost of repairing everything wrong with the car cost more than what I owed on it and I got rid of it. I bought this car as a step towards buying a 370Z since I've owned a G35 in the past and never had issues. I've had bad experiences from 6 Nissan dealerships from owning this car for 4 years: 3 in Houston and 3 in the DFW area. Now, the last Nissan dealership took care of me and was apologetic but the bad experience and the lack of customer skills along with quality deters me away from buying my dream car which is the GTR since I no longer want to deal with Nissan. If you're going to buy a car with a CVT, go with Honda or Toyota, their customer service and warranty program are more customer friendly not to mention that most dealerships will work with you and not treat you as if they don't want to deal with you.
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A few surprises
mbeach321, 10/02/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am basically happy with the car but there were a few basic features I was shocked to find were not included in this model (2.5S w/convenience pkg): folding side view mirrors; adjustable lumbar support (even with power seat); and ability to play MP3 file CD's in the standard radio. After driving the car for 3 months now I can say that I really dislike the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and hate the droning noise the engine makes on hard acceleration. Lesson learned: spend A LOT more time driving the vehicle before purchasing.
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CB, 03/18/2020
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This Nissan Altima is a pretty nice vehicle. It was kept up over the 10 years that the single owner had it, and hoping that it will continue to be a stable vehicle. The inside is VERY clean, and it drives smoothly. Other than needing new struts at some point and a CVT transmission fluid change in the next few thousand miles, the mechanic said it doesn't need any other work right now.
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Enjoy the car so far
ajl7, 03/22/2011
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I looked at a lot of car before choosing the Altima. All the big players (Camry,Accord,Fusion) the newcomers (Kizashi, new Optima). I also considered the new Ford Fiesta, Chevy Cruze, Mazda 3 and the Sentra.Also, I looked at Honda Insight and Prius. I was looking to lease a car for "cheap" (under 250/mo all costs included) and in the end, the Altima won out for a few reasons. Overall, it was the best all around car for the money I wanted to spend. (I write this in March 2011 for a 2010 car. My lease deal was through Nissan but through the local dealer because they had new 2010's to get rid of. Same car as the '11, but I got a "sign and drive" deal.)
Beware of brakes!
ireners, 12/05/2013
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My daughter and I owned the same car. Both of them needed new rotors with under 20,000 miles even though pads were in great shape. $600 repair, not covered by warranty as brakes are considered a wear and tear item. Discussed issue with service mgr. and was told that this is a very common problem with Altimas. Buyer Beware! Traded mine in for a Honda. Would not buy another one. Nissan is aware of problem, but won't correct it.
Disappointed with no way out
Mark, 02/16/2016
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Being an eager child I thought I'd get a nice bright red 2 door loaded with everything, the Altima was one of the cheaper coupes in the marked and without thinking a traded in my previous car for this one and rolled over almost 2 grand on top of the Altima. Point of the story, I'm stuck with $5000 negative equity because of the cars horrible resale value (even if I hadn't rolled over money I would be $3000 in the hole). And I can't think of a worse car to be stuck with, up or down hills the cvt underperforms, actually, it's always underperfoming but especially then, the 2.5 liter 4 cyl is slow and sluggish just like the cvt, trying to get some acceleration you have take it to 4000 rpms and that itself is a struggle, the car has 61,000 miles and paint is already chipping from the spoiler and front and rear bumpers and the hood, "leather" is peeling off the steering wheel in every spot, the road noise is awful and every interior panel squeaks and rattles (common Nissan problem) I wish I had more characters to complain about the cvt because I could go on for days, but even at high rpms the engine doesn't do much, very disappointing
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Death at 163 miles
MADCONSUMER, 07/11/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Picked up 2010 Altima with 4 miles on it. Car dies on the way home with 163 miles total. I know that this can happen, and I'm not mad about the car breaking down as much as I am about the warranty company not helping me. I am responsible to pay for the rental. I am responsible for any miles over 35 towed and I am 100 miles away from home. The dealership will not give me a courtesy vehicle cause I did not purchase it from them. No rental company open. Basically Nissan proved to me that they will not stand behind their product and since they left us 100 miles away from home without a care, I will make sure that everyone I know never goes with Nissan.
Sports car for seniors
STNCK, 10/15/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2008 Subaru Outback wagon (turbo). Red leather is a great change from black. A real nice drive with a good ride and plenty of features.
younger people
alzinio, 08/04/2018
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
interior is a little "crampy" for older , mature adults. difficult entry & exit
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Not recommended
mackyd, 07/29/2011
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
I've been living with my Altima 2.5 Sedan for over a year now and I will never have another. I can only describe it as a car for people who don't like driving. Dangerously underpowered, the most uncomfortable front seats I've ever encountered in a modern vehicle, many rattles and squeaks from the interior and exterior, very prone to understeer due to the poor weight distribution, I find the CVT annoying, the - augmented by limited windshield wiper coverage - blind spot at the driver's A pillar is terrible. The trunk hinges are the invasive kind which is unacceptable to me. There is no mechanical key hole for the trunk. I have many more complaints about it but no room to include them all.
The jury is still out
tmagman1, 10/24/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I read many reviews on this website, and saw where the Altima received really good ratings. I bought the basic model a few months ago. So far I can't say I'm impressed. If you need horsepower, you better keep looking. You won't find it with this car. And with the unique transmission that seems to gear down on take off, the car seems to have even less horsepower. If you need to step on the gas, get ready for a loud roar from the engine noise. It ain't pretty. Sounds like a darned airplane about to take off. I purchased the car brand new. You know the economics of buying a new car, so I'll lose my big time if I trade.
noisy
lato, 01/07/2013
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
this engine is very noisy
Real gas mileage vs. computer reading
carolina gal, 09/28/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First- the good stuff. The outside is sleek and attractive-gets lots of compliments. After getting used to CVT transmission, I like the smoothness. Seats are comfortable. The bad stuff: the defrost is awful-tried hot & cold air. Cheap tires-showing wear in < 3000 miles. Radio controls on steering wheel-can turn on & change stations, but can't turn it off (on my husband's Sentra, a step down, you can). Gets decent mileage on trips, but not overall; computer reading says 27 mpg tank average, but the actual is more like 20-21. Oh, & the clunking sound near right front tire when start out- mechanic says it's something resitting. Weird. So- good & bad. Our first Nissan, time will tell.
Accord to Altima
Pattiee, 04/23/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall a nice car. A bit disappointed in the gas mileage, as I'm only averaging 27. The hardest part is the lack of initial pickup, compared to my Accord, it's pretty bad and my Accord was a 4 cyl too. The other biggest complaint is the seat belt. It is too low on the frame and impedes across the shoulder too much.
Love Love Love this car!
Nikki, 05/18/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What more can I say. I love this car! Its a lot of fun to drive and I just love to look at it lol. Its so sporty looking with the size and features of a family sedan. The ride is amazing. Thought with the CVT would be hard to get used to but it wasn't. What a smooth ride! The bluetooth feature is a little to get used to but at the same time it is a huge convenience. Not needing a key to open the doors has made my life so much easier! If my husband is driving and he's taking too long to open the door I don't have to wait anymore because my key is always in my purse so I let myself in! Technology is amazing! And so is this car! Luxury without the expense! You can't beat it!
Awesome Whip
Terrance Scott Sr, 02/07/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Altima 3.5SR is such a wonderful vehicle. Nice performance, nice features, nice interior, nice exterior. Sport, Premium and Technology packages are all worth the money. A cargo net would've been nice, as well as some all-weather mats, but not a deal-breaker. The new generation of OEM navigation is impressive. The build quality seems to be high too. So far, there's nothing I don't like about this vehicle.
Fun to drive
Yolanda, 02/02/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We replaced a 2003 V-6 Accord Coupe with the Altima 3.5 SR Coupe (with convenience package and leather package). Factory NAV and the 10GB hard drive hold no value for me. The Altima coupe is performance oriented and way more fun to drive than the Accord. For all intents and purposes, the Altima coupe is a two seater with minimal trunk space. I added the wheel locks and trunk nets. It came with mats, trunk pad and sill plates. 1.9% interest rate was a big plus.
Terrific car even @ $8k more
Sbone, 08/06/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Really like this car, having looked at Honda, Subaru, Volvo, and others. In the end the finalists were the Altima and the Infiniti G37x (really). I actually like to exterior of the Altima better, with the interior nod to the G37. The Altima gives me fold- down rear seats, better fuel economy and oh, by the way was over $10k less. I may miss the AWD on a few days here in CO, but my snow tires will help. I was very surprised at how unwilling the Infiniti dealers were to discount the 2010's even with their lots full and the 2011's arriving in Sept. Oh well, good for us, and I'll pocket the $10k, thank you very much!
Good mid-level sedan
Bigsackomeat, 04/13/2010
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Quick enough with the 2.5L 4cyl that I chose it over the V6. While the CVT takes some acclimation, I am now completely comfy with it; careful throttle application lets you accelerate to 45-50mph within traffic, never exceeding 1500 rpm. Excellent mileage. The gadgetry all works as advertised: bluetooth connection, very useful voice controls, etc., as well as the "magic key". Brakes are strong enough, but I haven't tested them all the way to fade. I do wish for slightly larger diameter wheels (would smooth the ride some more), and a bit more confidence stuffing the nose into a high-speed turn, but the overall handling/ride/comfort still beats the 2010 model contenders in the 4 cyl sedan class.