Complaints
399
per 10K Sold
65.9
US Sales
60,569
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1156 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:74,044 mi
#279 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:72,792 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#327 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:115,192 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 156 | — | — | 74,044 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 79 | 1 | 1 | 72,792 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 27 | 1 | — | 115,192 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 20 | — | — | 62,613 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 4 | — | 105,535 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 104,570 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 55,650 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 48,185 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 95,506 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
156
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,044
Electrical Faults
79
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,792
Suspension Failures
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,192
Engine Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,613
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,535
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,570
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,650
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,185
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,506
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2010 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 399 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 156 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (156 complaints, avg 74,044 mi); Electrical Faults (79 complaints, avg 72,792 mi); Suspension Failures (27 complaints, avg 115,192 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Nissan Maxima include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Maxima?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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