Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 275 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V358000 SUSPENSION/STRUT INSULATOR CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 158 complaints
- Electrical System 79 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
Of the 275 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 275 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Nissan Maxima has notable issues with the steering and electrical systems, leading to a below-average reliability rating. Suspension recalls add to maintenance burdens.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Suspension noises
- Delayed acceleration
- Unexpectedly slow cranking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.