KnownCarProblems2010 Nissan Maxima Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 275 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Maxima, most often about the steering (57% of complaints, typically around 66,500 miles). It is 6th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2010 Nissan Maxima problems
Steering
158 complaints · 57%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: column locking, column, electric power assist system.
My 2010 Nissan Maxima will not start. The key light on the dashboard came on. I had it towed to a Nissan dealer only to be told it was a steering locks issue that cost me $1400 to fix. I was also told this is happening often with these cars.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the steering control lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Electrical
79 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles.
I was on my way to work when I stopped at the bank to make a transaction, when I returned to my car it would not start. Mind you it was cold and dark. I spent 3 hours freezing me butt off trying to figure out what I did wrong not realizing it was Nissan that is actually at fault. So basically I'm out of a days pay at…
2010 Nissan Maxima (electronic steering column lock) issue. After starting my car and driving 5 minutes to the gas station, I turned off my car and went inside the gas station. When I came out to start the car, I saw little indicator on the dash that looks like a key. I also see an indication, instructing me to remove…
Suspension
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance when it was discovered that the strut insulator was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer made aware of the failure. The VIN was not…
I began noticing an odd noise in the front of the vehicle when traveling over rough roads, potholes or bumps. The noise quickly became worse and more metallic sounding. I have another vehicle and this car was not driven all winter and little so far this year. So it has not been used much since a new CVT was installed…
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
The steering mechanism failed on my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Based on short research I have found this is a common problem with this year/make/model. Nissan should be recalling this part.
I was on the highway headed to nashville,tennessee. I had beem driving aproximately 45 minutes when my gas pedal stop working on me. The car started slowing down and I start pulling over to get outbof other cars ways. The breaks were still working but the gas was not working. I turned the car on and off and still no…
Engine
23 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
My husband & I purchased the 2007 Nissan Maxima for our daughter who is now expecting her first child. My husband borrowed her car to drive my sister husband and children back to atlanta airport mind you speed limit on i75 is 70mph, when this Maxima locked up and shut down in the middle of a 6 lane hwy. Thankfully he…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicators. The engine failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure occurred twice. The failure was not diagnosed for the most recent…
Air bags
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that she would need to replace the seat. The passenger seat was replaced and two weeks…
Shortly after purchasing this vehicle (new), my wife noticed that when she is in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag status light stays on, indicating the air bag is turned off even though an adult is sitting in the seat. The dealership look at it and claims that it is working correctly and blamed that my wife…
Transmission
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My engine light came on yesterday morning car was stalling a little was driving in my neighborhood when my car started slowing down once I put my foot on the accelerator it started to make noises like a motorcycle and wouldn't move fast. Car stop on my street and we had to push it into my driveway. Now when I crank my…
Car totally slowed to 25mph on highway while taking my daughter to college orientation. Could've killed my whole family or someone else. Cvt transmissions is a failure. All contacted transmission places and import car repair say its very problematic and a waste. Thought Nissan extended factory warranty to 10 yr 120000…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
This is not a safety complaint. However, I purchased this 2010 Nissan Maxima one year ago. About one month after I purchased it, the paint started chipping off the bumper and now it looks terrible. I paid a lot of money for this vehicle and it was my ideal car and I definitely did not expect to have any issues with it…
Driving vehicle at a speed of 60 MPH when a portion of glass from the panoramic roof detached from the roof assembly. Reported the issue to dealership on 2 different occasions about water leakage prior to this happening. Dealer 1 stated they could not recreate issue. Dealer 2 stated that a seal was causing a water…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Nissan Maxima recalls
Suspension
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Nissan Maxima
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Maxima?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (158 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); electrical (79 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); suspension (29 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Maxima have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 16, 2009 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Nissan Maxima?
- It is 6th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints, with 275 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.