2010 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Maxima, most often about suspension. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Median mileage
- 111,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Suspension is the most-reported problem area, named in 9 of 29 complaints (31%).
- Transmission & Drivetrain (4) and steering (4) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 111,000 mi.
- Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury.
- It ranks 7th of 18 Nissan Maxima model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 17% fewer complaints than the 2009 model year (35).
2010 Nissan Maxima problems by category
- Suspension · 1 crash9 complaints
- Other / Unknown7 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain4 complaints
- Steering4 complaints
- Body & Structure4 complaints
- Engine4 complaints
- Electrical System3 complaints
- Airbags · 1 crash2 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Brakes1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts1 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 7 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Power train | 4 |
| Structure:body | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2010 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
Recent 2010 Nissan Maxima complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Mar 19, 2024TNSuspension
Yes the tire sensor light is on and the suspension has gone out and I have been advised that it needs struts and sway bar links and that I can not drive it or it will cause a wreck/collision.. Nissan has a recall on Nissan maximas for suspension but said my model is not included and what is recalled on other maximas is exactly what’s wrong with mine! My car sounds like it’s about to fall apart.
NHTSA complaint #11578189 · source - Filed Feb 8, 2024260,000 miALTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechSuspensionWheels & Tires
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The stabili-trak and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed passenger’s side CV axle, cracked struts on the front driver's side and front passenger's side. In addition, the axle on…
NHTSA complaint #11570830 · source - Filed Sep 8, 2023157,000 miMDTowedTransmission & Drivetrain
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact then stated that the RPM’s failed to increase. Additionally, the contact stated that while shifted into reverse, he heard a whining sound then the vehicle half shifted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and…
NHTSA complaint #11543366 · source - Filed May 31, 2023OHOther / Unknown
Things keep getting into my air filter/ air filter box and airflow sensor such as leaves, sunflower seeds, cigarette butts, sticks. This has happened multiple times. Drive my car daily
NHTSA complaint #11524727 · source - Filed May 30, 20236,247 miVAAirbags
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the mechanic retrieved DTC: B10180CS (Passenger Side Air Bags sensor). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,247.
NHTSA complaint #11524424 · source - Filed Mar 23, 2023TNBody & Structure
Dash becomes very sticky from sun and heat shining on it and produces a glare that causes blind spots and makes difficult to see out front window. Can't see what is out there depending on direction sun hits dash. If sun is coming from straight ahead makes a glare that is very difficult to see anything in front of you. Makes it difficult to see traffic lights or pedestrians which could cause dangerous harm to pedestrians, other drivers, or myself and passengers. Went to local…
NHTSA complaint #11513409 · source - Filed Sep 19, 2022TNBrakesEngineSteering
While driving to work car stalled going 20MPH, no power brakes, no power steering, coasted to safe side of road. Waited ten minutes car pressed start car restarted. Five days later, going to store, driving 35 mph, car stalled while running, no power steering, no power brakes, coasted to safe side of road. Waited ten minutes car restarted. This is an on going safety problem. My father in law had this same vehicle and he was afraid to drive it because of the same issues.
NHTSA complaint #11485332 · source - Filed Sep 18, 2022TNOther / Unknown
Car shuts down while driving. Hard to get back started. It runs for 30 min and when you apply gas the car shuts down. Seems like this is an issue on several year models. Try replacing fuel pump and that didn’t happen. Has a new battery and there is still and issue
NHTSA complaint #11485064 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology