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2010 Nissan Maxima Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 1 recall, 275 complaints.

1

Recalls

275

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

09V358000

SUSPENSION

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OU...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2010 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

STEERING
85
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
43
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
SUSPENSION
14
AIR BAGS
12
POWER TRAIN
7
STRUCTURE
6

Problems by Component

Steering157Suspension21Electrical21Other17Airbags14Powertrain11Structure9Engine9Visibility6Speed Control4Seats3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2024SUSPENSIONYes the tire sensor light is on and the suspension has gone out and I have been advised that it nee...
Feb 5, 2024SUSPENSION,TIRES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Sep 2, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
May 31, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERThings keep getting into my air filter/ air filter box and airflow sensor such as leaves, sunflower ...
Apr 5, 2023AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air b...
Sep 9, 2022STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWhile driving to work car stalled going 20MPH, no power brakes, no power steering, coasted to safe s...
Jul 4, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERCar shuts down while driving. Hard to get back started. It runs for 30 min and when you apply gas th...
Jun 21, 2022AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima The contact stated that when attempting to park their vehicle ...
Dec 1, 2021SUSPENSIONPassenger side strut insulator is cracked
Nov 19, 2021SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering...
Oct 1, 2021ENGINEMotor mount is cracked causing engine to shudder
Sep 2, 2021POWER TRAINCVT torque converter codes p0774 leading to total transmission replacement.
Jun 1, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERI bought this vehicle used and with the dash being defective from the heat and humidity, it puts off...
May 15, 2021STRUCTUREDash becomes very sticky from sun and heat shining on it and produces a glare that causes blind spot...
Apr 3, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY STEERING WHEEL LOCKING ASSEMBLY WENT OUT AND I'M NOT ABLE TO CRANK MY CAR. APPARENTLY MY 2010 W...
Jan 15, 2021STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY POWER STEERING PUMP HAS A SLOW LEAK IN IT.
Jan 2, 2021SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SEATSMY TRANSMISSION SOUNDS VERY LOUD WHEN I ACCELERATE UNTIL I GET TO ABOUT 55 MPH. IT SEEMS TO FEEL RO...
Sep 3, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPANAROMIC SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON 395
Jun 11, 2020STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFOR WHILE THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN HITTING EVEN THE SLIDE IS BUMP CAUSING INSTABILITY IN NOT ONLY ...
Jun 5, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY DASHBOARD IS MELTING CAUSING A GLARE FROM THE WINDSHIELD! WHEN I CALLED NISSAN, I WAS TOLD THAT I...