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2010 Nissan Maxima recalls & problems

The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 1 safety recall and 275 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (161 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints275filed by owners
Crashes · fires7 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths11 · 0reported in complaints
2010 Nissan Maxima in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SuspensionSep 16, 2009

Suspension

Recall 09V35800026,398 vehicles

Problem
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 THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Risk
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
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 (1-800-647-7261).

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2010 Nissan Maxima NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Maxima

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SteeringColumn locking › Anti-theft device; Column16100067,000 mi
Electrical system7911267,500 mi
SuspensionFront; Multiple axle2910074,061 mi
Unknown or other2411268,000 mi
Engine2000066,475 mi
Air bagsFrontal1550621,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission1500096,500 mi
StructureBody1100047,000 mi
Vehicle speed control710135,000 mi
SeatsFront assembly › Head restraint6001113,800 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)400082,000 mi
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Power window devices and controls400255,500 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.