2010 Nissan Maxima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 9%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 9% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I was driving with my family on the interstate traveling back home I heard a loud pop and my sunroof exploded me and my family almost had a accident but I was the one that had gotten cut up and almost lost control I always use my sunroof and I'm afraid yo even replace it what if it happens again what if we die? My car is 8 years old and I also have my visor open I got lost of cuts and bleed thankfully we are alive!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11144277, filed 2018-10, 170,560 miles“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, filed 2016-08, 60,000 miles“The steering mechanism failed on my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Based on short research I have found this is a common problem with this year/make/model. Nissan should be recalling this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10778857, filed 2015-09, 68,000 miles“I've had my car for a little over a year and only one owner before me, it has been maintained well. My car has been making a noise for months now so I finally took it to a dealership (on august 3, 2019) and was told nothing was wrong. Not even a week later it broke down almost 2 hours from my house. Other than the knocking noise (which including a popping noise), uneven tire wear (had a blow out on 65 3 hours from home), it started not accelerating when I was at a stop sign or light. It still runs, but I've spent over $500 within a months time trying to receive answers and haven't yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266840, filed 2019-10, 160,000 miles“Drove the Maxima 2010 to cousins house was there for approx 4 hours went out to come home tried to start the car nothing. Changed battery's in key pod and checked fuses all ok. It is showing a key in the odometer blinking and one in the RPM gauge. Read the manual and it stated a steering lock mech could be faulty and to take to a Nissan dealer. I have noticed this has been an ongoing issue with this year and model and do not understand why Nissan has not stepped up to recall this issue. The car was stationary thank god, and I was about 5 miles from home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809198, filed 2015-12, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 40% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5 | 28% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 28 | 26% |
| 2016 | 27 | 19% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 23 | 22% |
| 2011 | 15 | 14% |
| 2010 | 24 | 9% |
| 2009 | 33 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 4% |
| 2005 | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Maxima
158 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsSuspension
29 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 complaintsBrakes
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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