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