2010 Nissan Maxima Problems & Owner Complaints

Steering 158

“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, 2022

“MY POWER STEERING PUMP HAS A SLOW LEAK IN IT.”
NHTSA complaint #11389708, 2021

“FOR WHILE THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN HITTING EVEN THE SLIDE IS BUMP CAUSING INSTABILITY IN NOT ONLY STEERING NOISES CLICKING BUT ONCE WE SAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY FOR THE FIX FINALLY FINDING OUT IT WAS THE INSULATOR FOR THE STRUT THIS PART OF THE SAME RECALL WHICH STATED THIS INSULATOR WAS A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER THEREFORE NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS RECALL”
NHTSA complaint #11386560, 2020

Electrical System 79 1 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“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 GAS BUT ALLL OF THE SUDDEN ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL MY INSURANCE FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD OR HEARD OF AN ISSUE LIKE THIS.”
NHTSA complaint #10896118, 2016 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I ARRIVE HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM (PACIFIC) AND PARK MY VEHICLE (I DONT MOVE IT AT ALL). AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 AM (PACIFIC) ABOUT 13 HOURS LATER... THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES!! THE FIRE DEPT. SAYS IT COULD BE - IT IS MORE THAN LIKELY AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10706466, 2015 · fire

“MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKING ASSEMBLY WENT OUT AND I'M NOT ABLE TO CRANK MY CAR. APPARENTLY MY 2010 WASN'T AVAILABLE IN THE RECALL OR CAMPAIGN . IT QUIT WORKING IN MY DRIVEWAY”
NHTSA complaint #11406530, 2021

Suspension 29 1 crash

“CRACKED STRUT HOUSINGS ON MY 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA .. BADLY. FEELS UNSTABLE IN MOTION”
NHTSA complaint #11321888, 2016 · crash

“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, 2024

“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 the front driver's side would need to be replaced soon. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…”
NHTSA complaint #11570830, 2024

Unknown Or Other 24 1 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“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 GAS BUT ALLL OF THE SUDDEN ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL MY INSURANCE FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD OR HEARD OF AN ISSUE LIKE THIS.”
NHTSA complaint #10896118, 2016 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I WAS AT HOME ASLEEP WHEN A TEXT CAME THROUGH ON MY PHONE. IT WAS A TEXT FROM MY HOME ALARM LETTING ME KNOW THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE GARAGE. WHEN I WENT TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON, THERE WERE BLACK STAINS ON THE WALLS BY THE GARAGE ENTRY DOOR. WHEN I REALIZED WHAT WAS GOING ON,I CALLED 911. I RAN OUT OF THE HOUSE LEAVING MY CAR KEYS AND PURSE ON THE BAR. WHEN I RAN TO THE ALLEY, MY NEIGHBOR AND A POLICE OFFICER TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT THAT CAME OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR(GARAGE DOOR WAS STILL CLOSED). WHEN THE FIREFIGHTERS PULLED THE GARAGE DOOR OFF, THE CAR WAS RUNNING WITH…”
NHTSA complaint #11013838, 2017 · fire

“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, 2023

Engine 20

“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, 2022

“Motor mount is cracked causing engine to shudder”
NHTSA complaint #11443688, 2021

“MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING A WINNING NOISE, THEN IT GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER. NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS DONE. THERE HAVE BEEN LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. I GAVE A CVT TRANSMISSION. ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH STRUTS.HAD NOISE SINCE 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11319941, 2020

Air Bags 15 5 crash 6 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK TWICE BY ANOTHER MOTORIST ON THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10894796, 2015 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“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. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle had been towed. The decision to total the vehicle had not been finalized as of yet. The contact received injuries to their back and medical assistance was needed. The dealer was not m…”
NHTSA complaint #11471399, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS HIT BROADSIDE, ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH BUT MY SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OTHER CAR CRASHED INTO THE FRONT THREE-QUARTERS OF MY DRIVER'S DOOR PLUS THE REST OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE DOOR. MY CAR REPAIR FACILITY SAYS THE AIR BAG ON THIS MODEL WILL ONLY DEPLOY IF THE CAR IS HIT PRECISELY ON THE FRAME BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR SO BECAUSE MY DRIVER'S DOOR WAS HIT SLIGHTLY IN FRONT OF THAT -- THE FRONT THREE-QUARTERS OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR NOT THE BACK ONE-QUARTER -- IT DIDN'T DEPLOY. THAT DOESN'T SEEM…”
NHTSA complaint #10723581, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Power Train 15

“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 needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of th…”
NHTSA complaint #11543366, 2023

“CVT torque converter codes p0774 leading to total transmission replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11436958, 2021

“MY TRANSMISSION SOUNDS VERY LOUD WHEN I ACCELERATE UNTIL I GET TO ABOUT 55 MPH. IT SEEMS TO FEEL ROUGH AS WELL DURING THAT PERIOD. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE. MY PASSENGER SEAT DOESN'T BLOW COLD AIR”
NHTSA complaint #11394562, 2021

Structure 11

“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 Nissan dealer and was told the only fix would be to replace dashboard at my expense even though it is a common problem b…”
NHTSA complaint #11513409, 2021

“MY CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD THAT MELT AND BECOME SHINY, STICKY, AND REFLECTIVE WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT. SOFT, STICKY MESS! SHINY DASHBOARDS CAUSING DISTRACTING AND GLARING REFLECTIONS OFF THE WINDSHIELD. AS SOON IT WILL BE HOT AGAIN, I WILL AGAIN BE AFRAID TO DRIVE A CAR DUE TO THE WINDSHIELD GLARE FROM THE SHINY MELTED DASHBOARD. I HAVE NO PHOTOS OF THE SHINY PANEL, BECAUSE IT WAS LAST SUMMER, WHEN I WAS TAKING CARE OF A DYING HUSBAND, WHO PASSED AWAY LAST SEPTEMBER. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO TAKE PHOTOS OF THE CAR AND THINK ABOUT IT. BUT THE PANEL IS STILL STICKY. IN ADDITION TO THIS…”
NHTSA complaint #11322098, 2020

“WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE 24 IN BROCKTON, MA ON 2/16/2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1AM, THE HOOD OF MY CAR FLEW OFF AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM MY CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO CONFIRM WHETHER ANOTHER DRIVER WAS NOT BEHIND ME AND TO LOOK AT MY CAR. THE LATCH OF THE HOOD WAS STILL IN PLACE AS WELL AS THE SPRINGS. MY DASH BOARD DID NOT INDICATE MY HOOD WAS OPEN. THIS ALL OCCURED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING TOWARDS MY EXIT AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11309472, 2020

Vehicle Speed Control 7 1 crash 1 injury

“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. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle had been towed. The decision to total the vehicle had not been finalized as of yet. The contact received injuries to their back and medical assistance was needed. The dealer was not m…”
NHTSA complaint #11471399, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, AND ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10763620, 2015

“ON DECEMBER 27, 2013, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH. IN THE MIDST OF PASSING A VEHICLE, THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND ALLOW ME TO GET IN FRONT OF IT BECAUSE BY NOW AN ONCOMING CAR WAS APPROACHING. I PULLED OVER. I TALKED TO MY TRUSTED CAR REPAIR PERSONS AND ONE MECHANIC. IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE BAD GAS. AFTER PUTTING A GAS TREATMENT IN THE CAR, IT RAN TWO MONTHS JUST FINE. WELL, IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS BEGINNING ON MARCH 8, 2014, MY DAUGHTER WAS TAKING MY VEHICLE TO GET AN OIL CHANGE TO NISSAN IN BOSSIER, LA (CLOSEST DEALERSHIP TO MY SMALL HOMETOWN). SHE DR…”
NHTSA complaint #10572961, 2013

Seats 6 1 injury

“DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT CAUSED SECOND - THIRD DEGREE BURN ON THIGH ON 1/3/18. I FELT A TINGLING SENSATION WHILE DRIVING SO I TURNED THE HEATED SEAT OFF. THE SEAT HEATER WAS ON LOW WHEN THIS HAPPENED. ONCE HOME AND UPON INSPECTION OF MY SKIN I NOTICED THE BUR ON THE BACK OF MY RIGHT THIGH.”
NHTSA complaint #11058554, 2018 · 1 injury(ies)

“MY TRANSMISSION SOUNDS VERY LOUD WHEN I ACCELERATE UNTIL I GET TO ABOUT 55 MPH. IT SEEMS TO FEEL ROUGH AS WELL DURING THAT PERIOD. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE. MY PASSENGER SEAT DOESN'T BLOW COLD AIR”
NHTSA complaint #11394562, 2021

“MY WIFE'S 2010 MAXIMA HAS ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND IT DOESN'T OPERATE CORRECTLY. IT IS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2013 NISSAN RECALLS BUT THAT RECALL DOESN'T GO BACK FAR ENOUGH. I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN HEADQUARTERS AND THEY JUST BLEW ME OFF. THE CONTACT PERSON'S NAME IS [XXX] WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND HE HAS YET TO CONTACT ME BY MY CELL. THEY KEEP CALLING ME ON MY HOME NUMBER AND WE AREN'T HOME MOST OF THE TIME. I'VE RECENTLY CALLED THEM AGAIN THIS PAST FRIDAY AND THE REPRESENTATIVE SAID SOMEONE WILL CONTACT ME IN A FEW HOURS. TODAY IS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14,…”
NHTSA complaint #10906295, 2016

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4

“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 the front driver's side would need to be replaced soon. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…”
NHTSA complaint #11570830, 2024

“NISSAN HAS ON ITS SITE THAT THE NEWER MODEL NISSAN MAXIMA AFTER 2009 DOES NOT HAVE THE ESCL MALFUNCTION (ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK) BUT I JUST EXPERIENCED IT TWO WEEKS AGO AFTER DROPPING OFF MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. LUCKILY I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN IT OCCURRED. WHEN THE CAR GOES INTO THAT STATE, THE ENTIRE CAR IS ON LOCK DOWN IT WILL NOT MOVE. IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU ANYWHERE AND YOU CAN BE STRANDED.NISSAN KNOWS IT'S A MALFUNCTION AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO MAKE IT A RECALL, PLUS THEY PROMISED THAT IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN TO THE NEWER MODELS AFTER 2009 BUT IT HAPPENED TO ME ON 11/1/16. IN THE SI…”
NHTSA complaint #10925761, 2016

“THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK ON THE VEHICLE HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK. THIS ULTIMATELY PREVENTS THE CAR FROM STARTING DO TO THE PUSH TO START FEATURE. NISSAN RELEASED A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE 2009 MODEL MAXIMA WHICH IS IDENTICAL TO 2010 MODEL THAT I HAVE, BUT THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THERE ARE ALMOST 100 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS LISTED ON NHTSA WEBSITE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10659168, 2014

Visibility 4 2 injury

“I WAS DRIVING AND THE HIGHWAY AND MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. NOTHING HIT IT NOR WAS IT DAMAGED PREVIOUSLY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10401448, 2011 · 2 injury(ies)

“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 LEAK BUT A WEATHER SEAL WOULD NOT CAUSE A PANORAMIC ROOF TO DETACH. NISSAN STILL REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT EVEN AFTER THE ROOF COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND IS ALSO UNWILLING TO HELP THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY AS I WAS ON A MA…”
NHTSA complaint #10693174, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10682535, 2015

Visibility/Wiper 4

“MY CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD THAT MELT AND BECOME SHINY, STICKY, AND REFLECTIVE WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT. SOFT, STICKY MESS! SHINY DASHBOARDS CAUSING DISTRACTING AND GLARING REFLECTIONS OFF THE WINDSHIELD. AS SOON IT WILL BE HOT AGAIN, I WILL AGAIN BE AFRAID TO DRIVE A CAR DUE TO THE WINDSHIELD GLARE FROM THE SHINY MELTED DASHBOARD. I HAVE NO PHOTOS OF THE SHINY PANEL, BECAUSE IT WAS LAST SUMMER, WHEN I WAS TAKING CARE OF A DYING HUSBAND, WHO PASSED AWAY LAST SEPTEMBER. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO TAKE PHOTOS OF THE CAR AND THINK ABOUT IT. BUT THE PANEL IS STILL STICKY. IN ADDITION TO THIS…”
NHTSA complaint #11322098, 2020

“MY DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND SHINY IN CERTAIN PARTS AND IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE SUN BECAUSE OF THE GLARE FROM THE STICKINESS. THE GLARE IS INTENSE UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANYTIME OF THE DAY AND ANY RODE-WAY JUST TO UNSAFE”
NHTSA complaint #11320842, 2018

“SUNROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED ON HIGHWAY.”
NHTSA complaint #11102577, 2018

Engine And Engine Cooling 3

“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 WAS ABLE TO COAST ACROSS THE HWY TO THE SHOULDER AND THE CAR SMELLED SO MY HUSBAND CALLED MY INSURANCE CO. MY SISTER ENDED UP TAKING A TAXI AND WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED 95 MILES ($282.00). PYE NISSAN HAS THE CAR IN DALTON AND THE SERVICE TECH SAID THE COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10366428, 2010

“WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT GO AND WILL IDLE. NISSAN KEEPS SAYING THAT THEY CANT FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS. THEY KEEP PUTTING US BACK IN THE CAR. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10339596, 2010

“WHILE DOING NORMAL DRIVING, ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE COMING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AND PLANNING TO STOP AT A CORNER, AND ONCE WHEN PULLING INTO MY CARPORT, WITH FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE, I NOTICED THE ENGINE RACING AT 2000 RPM OR SO, TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WAS ABLE TO HOLD CAR WITH FOOTBRAKE, AND, AFTER STOPPING, PROBLEM DID NOT SEEM TO REPEAT IMMEDIATELY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10317855, 2010

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 3

“I TRIED TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THERE WAS YELLOW LIGHT THAT SAID KEY AND WHEN I TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE 2009 MAXIMAS FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THAT I HAVE - ITS DUE TO THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS GIVEN FOR THE 2010'S WHICH IS WRONG BECAUSE CLEARLY THERE STILL A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN THAT WAS NOT FIXED FOR THE 2010 MODELS BUT NISSAN STATED THAT IS WAS INFACT FIXED AND NO WARRANTY/DISCOUNT/ETC WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE 2010S. I WILL HAVE TO PAY OVER $1000 FOR FAULT…”
NHTSA complaint #10670139, 2015

“ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK - (ESCL) FAILED. CAR WILL NOT START. KEY FOB IS OPERATIONAL. KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2009-2010 NISSANS. UNITS ARE DEFECTIVE, NISSAN NOT WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR 2010 PARTS. FAILURE WILL HAPPEN INSTANTLY, AND WILL LEAVE YOU STRANDED ANYTIME ANYPLACE. VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. REPAIR COST IS >$1,000.00”
NHTSA complaint #10670493, 2014

“NO ACTIVATION OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM. AFTER FOLLOWING ALL TROUBLE SHOOTING ADVICE IN THE CAR'S MANUAL, I TOWED THE CAR TO DEALER WHERE THEY FLAGGED AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING LOCK CONTROL UNIT (PART# 487009N00B) AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS ALL PART OF THE VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. THE COST TO REPLACE THIS UNIT WAS $1041.17. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY FLAW IN THE 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. THIS WAS A FULLY FUNCTIONING CAR (EXCEPT FOR ANTI-THEFT CIRCUIT GLITCH) THAT LEFT ME STRANDED IN A SITUATION WHERE MY CAR COULD HAVE BEEN TOWED BY THE CITY. NISSAN PROMOTES HOW SAFE, RE…”
NHTSA complaint #10638299, 2014

Service Brakes 3

“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, 2022

“TAKATA RECALL: WHEN TURNING YOU CAN HEAR SOME TYPE OF NOSE COMING FROM TIRES, HAD BRAKES REPLACED AS WELL AS TIRES”
NHTSA complaint #11024768, 2017

“THE ANTI THEFT STEERING WHEEL LOCK SWITCH FAILED. THE CAR WILL NOT START. CAR WAS TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR REPAIR. NISSAN HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE SAME DEFECT IN MODEL YEAR 2009 MAXIMAS AND ALTIMAS. BUT THEY SAY THE PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST IN 2010 MODELS. OBVIOUSLY IT DOES. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10651902, 2014

Tires 3

“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 the front driver's side would need to be replaced soon. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…”
NHTSA complaint #11570830, 2024

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AND THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V358000 (SUSPENSION). THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10644481, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A TIRES, SIZE P245/45/R18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE THREAD FROM THE INTERIOR SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,473.”
NHTSA complaint #10397457, 2011

Wheels 3

“TAKATA RECALL: WHEN TURNING YOU CAN HEAR SOME TYPE OF NOSE COMING FROM TIRES, HAD BRAKES REPLACED AS WELL AS TIRES”
NHTSA complaint #11024768, 2017

“IT IS SHAME!NISSAN NEED TO RECALL THEIR MAX 2010 TODAY IT IS COST ME 1073.40$ MY CAR 54,053 MILEAGE ,I WENT TO WORK WHIT MY CAR AND OFF TO DAY MY FRIEND PICK ME UP BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO TURN CAR ON LOCK STEERING LOCK MY CAR.NEXT DAY TOW TRUCK PICK UP THE CAR.PLUS YEARS A GO SUSPENSION AND WHEELS GIVE ME PROBLEMS TO.I AM NOT GOING TO BUY A NISSAN AGING THEY'RE LOSING CUSTOMERS.”
NHTSA complaint #10794967, 2015

“THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK ON THE VEHICLE HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK. THIS ULTIMATELY PREVENTS THE CAR FROM STARTING DO TO THE PUSH TO START FEATURE. NISSAN RELEASED A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE 2009 MODEL MAXIMA WHICH IS IDENTICAL TO 2010 MODEL THAT I HAVE, BUT THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE NEW PART WILL COST ME $965 OUT OF POCKET. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NISSAN MAXIMA VEHICLES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THERE ARE ALMOST 100 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS LISTED ON NHTSA WEBSITE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10649470, 2014

Exterior Lighting 2

“2010 MAXIMA HAS PROBLEM CAN'T DRIVE FROM CVT”
NHTSA complaint #11033943, 2017

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS HEADLIGHTS. WHEN DRIVING IN A RURAL AREA OR AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CURRENT VOLTAGES WERE SUFFICIENT AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS BUT FEELS THAT IT MAY BE IN THE MAKING. THE CONTACT DID NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT HE COULD CONTACT THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1600.”
NHTSA complaint #10313697, 2009

Fuel/Propulsion System 2

“EVAP RECALL; SEVERE RUST; POWER STEERING IS WEAKENING; MOTOR HAS EXTREMELY LOUD START; NOT SAFE TO DRIVE MORE THAN 2 MILES - STOPPED DRIVING TODAY AFTER THE CAR'S BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE CHANGED DUE TO HORRIBLE RUST ISSUE”
NHTSA complaint #11141516, 2018

“THE FUEL GAUGE IS MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE, THE NEEDLE GOES BEYOND THE F MARK OR DROPS TO THE E MARK TRIGGERING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO COME ON. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH, THIS WAS FOUND TO BE A RECALL IN THE QUEST HOWEVER MANY OTHER OWNERS OF OTHER NISSAN MODELS ARE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUES. AN INVESTIGATION REALLY NEEDS TO BE LAUNCHED.”
NHTSA complaint #11103831, 2018

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“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 had to enter the vehicle from the front passenger side door. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure latch assembly was disconnected and repaired the latch assembly, however, the failure occurred…”
NHTSA complaint #11444852, 2018