2010 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (138) · Suspension (22) · Electrical System (17)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Nissan Maxima model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
237 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-03-19 · Suspension“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 mi…”
2024-02-08 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 260,000 mi“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…”
2023-09-08 · Power Train · 157,000 mi“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. …”
2023-05-31 · Unknown Or Other“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…”
2023-05-30 · Air Bags · 6,247 mi“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 appr…”
2023-03-23 · Structure:body“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 traf…”
2022-09-19 · Steering“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 …”
2022-09-18 · Unknown Or Other“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…”
2022-06-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 149,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima the contact stated that when attempting to park their vehicle and shifting into reverse while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. the vehicle crashed into the side of the building in front and through the wall of the building causing the front end to be inside of the vehicle. t…”
2021-12-23 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 70,000 mi“ the contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. the contact stated while attempting to open their front driver side door, but it would not open all the way locking in a place where there is a small space from the door and frame. the contact had to force and push the door back closed and attempt to reopen the door, but it would not open at all. the contact …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.