The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 26,398 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION09V3580002009-09-1626,398 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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).
Complaints by component
STEERING
156
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
79
1crashes1fires2injuries
SUSPENSION
27
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
24
1crashes1fires2injuries
ENGINE
20
AIR BAGS
13
4crashes5injuries
POWER TRAIN
12
STRUCTURE:BODY
10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
1crashes1injuries
SEATS
5
1injuries
Total complaints399
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Yes the tire sensor light is on and the suspension has gone out and I have been advised that it needs struts and sway bar links and that I can not drive it or it will cause a wreck/collision.. Nissan has a recall on nissan maximas for suspension but said my model is not included and what is…”
“The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The stabili-trak and abs warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle…”
“The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The stabili-trak and abs warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle…”
“The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The stabili-trak and abs warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle…”
“The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact then stated that the rpm’s failed to increase. Additionally, the contact stated that while shifted into reverse, he…”
“Things keep getting into my air filter/ air filter box and airflow sensor such as leaves, sunflower seeds, cigarette butts, sticks. This has happened multiple times. Drive my car daily”
“The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the mechanic retrieved dtc: b10180cs (passenger side air bags sensor). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”
“While driving to work car stalled going 20mph, no power brakes, no power steering, coasted to safe side of road. Waited ten minutes car pressed start car restarted. Five days later, going to store, driving 35 mph, car stalled while running, no power steering, no power brakes, coasted to safe side…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Nissan Maxima as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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