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2010 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Nissan Maxima has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Nissan Maxima

Steering
157
Suspension
21
Electrical
21
Other
17
Airbags
14
Powertrain
11
Structure
9
Engine
9
Visibility
6
Speed Control
4
Seats
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 1, 2021ENGINEMotor mount is cracked causing engine to shudder
Jul 20, 2016ENGINETORQUE MOTOR MOUNT CRACKED
Jul 12, 2016ENGINEDESCRIPTION: NISSAN: KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND OIL NOT REGISTERING ON THE STICK BUT OIL ...
Aug 29, 2014ENGINERUPTURED FABRIC CONNECTION FROM RADIATOR CAP TO RADIATOR HOSING CAUSED ENTIRE CONTENTS OF RADIATOR F...
Nov 11, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE...
Oct 9, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
Nov 15, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY HUSBAND & I PURCHASED THE 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA FOR OUR DAUGHTER WHO IS NOW EXPECTING HER FIRST CHIL...
Jun 13, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT GO AND WILL IDLE. NISSAN KEEPS SAYING THAT THEY CANT...
Mar 7, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINWHILE DOING NORMAL DRIVING, ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE COMING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AND PLANNING TO STOP AT ...

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