2010 Nissan Maxima problems
Owners have filed 399 complaints about the 2010 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 40.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 19.8%.
Complaints399
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 40.4% · 161
Electrical system 19.8% · 79
Suspension 7.3% · 29
Unknown or other 6.0% · 24
Engine 5.0% · 20
Air bags 3.8% · 15
Power train 3.8% · 15
Structure 2.8% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Nissan Maxima in this data, 2010 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 14 in the last three years against 42 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the steering wheel was loose without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact discovered that the escl steering column lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Steering · reported at 60,000 miles
2010 Nissan Maxima...The car ran fine all weekend but monday morning the car would not start... There was flashing red key light.... With clicking sound. Research on internet indicated that this is due to steering lock and my dealer advised me to tow the car to them. 2009 Nissan models have similar issues and Nissan has a recall but there is none fro 2010.... Thought the problem are exactly the same. Steering · reported at 56,600 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, an unknown warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Steering · reported at 38,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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