2010 Nissan Maxima Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,816miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 1% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,816 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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, filed 2010-02, 62 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10032306Nov 27, 2013Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the…
- 10032992Apr 27, 2010Nissan: xenon head lamp service. A xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). In most cases, replacement of a bulb or…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 9 | 15% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 26 | 13% |
| 2002 | 22 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Maxima
158 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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