2010 Nissan Maxima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 3% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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). …”
NHTSA complaint #10572961, filed 2014-03, 40,123 miles“Nissan Maxima 2010 - sport edition. The CVT transmission exhibits severe lose of power on 75mph roadway driving between phoenix and flagstaff arizona, up elevation. Lack of power is present in heavy traffic as well. On 75 MPH highways the CVT begins to whine, the engine has high RPM, loud whining noise from CVT, and car gets stuck in 6th gear in both manual shift mode and drive mode. The vehicle will not accelerate or maintain speed with other vehicles at the posted 75 MPH speed limit. The vehicle will not give a code but once gave a p1778 code - faulty solenoid or step up motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546581, filed 2013-10, 35,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11471399, filed 2022-06, 149,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle began to accelerate without depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there were no failures with the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10489365, filed 2012-12, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 to 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started to slow down. After she tried to accelerate and increase speed, the vehicle did not respond; however, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After driving approximately 1,000 miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised her that the wire harness system failed and needed to replaced. …”
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Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 14 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 35 | 6% |
| 2005 | 33 | 3% |
| 2004 | 38 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 11% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 7 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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