MYRModel Year Report

2010 Nissan Maxima

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Nissan Maxima
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
275
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

59% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 275 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 104 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1985 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 275 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 104 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1986 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1992 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1996 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1998 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2002 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2004 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2008 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 275 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2016 2017: 104 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2020 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint

2010: 275 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198663
1987178
198860
198964
1990106
199177
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041,425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200879
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201496
20151
2016142
2017104
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

59% · 161 reports

Most commonly citing anti-theft device and electric power assist system.

Electrical system

29% · 79 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-18

Suspension

11% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing multiple axle and front.

CRASH
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Cracked strut housings on my 2010 Nissan Maxima .. Badly. Feels unstable in motion

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-22

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-08

Also filed under Tires

Engine

7% · 20 reports

Air bags

5% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-28

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-10

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-10-08Suspension09V358000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Altima and Maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began October 2009. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-Nissan1…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2010Complaint volume 275 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 161 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 79 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V358000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Maxima is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Maxima?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Maxima have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.