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2010 Nissan Maxima Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 275 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Nissan Maxima

The 2010 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Use Caution — 2010 Nissan Maxima

The 2010 Nissan Maxima has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
275
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Nissan Maxima (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #09V358000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 Nissan Maxima

Based on 275 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
157
Suspension
21
Electrical System
21
Unknown Or Other
16
Air Bags
14
Power Train
11
Structure
9
Engine
6
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Nissan Maxima — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 275 complaints 2011 106 complaints 2012 107 complaints 2013 62 complaints 2014 95 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Nissan Maxima

Is the 2010 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Nissan Maxima has 1 recall and 275 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Maxima have?
The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Maxima?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Nissan Maxima are: Steering, Suspension, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Nissan Maxima safe to buy?
The 2010 Nissan Maxima has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Maxima should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Maxima are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.