How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Nissan Maxima?

NHTSA lists 81 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Maxima, making up 29% of all 275 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Maxima years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Maxima electronic steering lock issue?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component and year, even though many owners describe the same steering lock failure.

At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 67,500 miles.

Did any 2010 Maxima electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

Yes. NHTSA records one fire, one crash, and two injuries among the Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Maxima.

How does 2010 compare to other Maxima years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 model's 29% share is higher than every other year listed, including 2016 at 25%, 2014 at 27%, and 2012 at 19%.

2010 Nissan Maxima Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 81 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 29% of all complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any Maxima model year. Median mileage at failure is 67,500, and one complaint reported a fire. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints: 81; 29% of 275
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 67,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle will not start and a yellow key symbol appears on the dash, traced to the electronic steering column lock (ESCL) failing to recognize the key fob.
Push-to-start button does nothing when pressed, even though door locks, headlights, and other electrical functions still work normally.
Steering wheel lock mechanism fails to disengage, leaving the car stuck in "lock" mode and unable to shift out of park.
Owners note that Nissan issued a warranty extension for the identical part on the 2009 Maxima but did not extend it to the 2010 model.
One vehicle caught fire while parked and unattended, which the fire department attributed to a likely electrical cause.
A separate incident involved sudden loss of accelerator response while driving, followed by dashboard lights activating all at once.

When 2010 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2010, latest Apr 5, 2021.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Apr 2021; peak Dec 2013 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201081 (29%)
201114 (13%)
201220 (19%)
201311 (18%)
201426 (27%)
20150 (0%)
201636 (25%)
201713 (13%)
20185 (14%)
20193 (17%)
20202 (9%)
20211 (33%)
20221 (20%)
20231 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Nissan Maxima?: NHTSA lists 81 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Maxima, making up 29% of all 275 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Maxima years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Maxima electronic steering lock issue?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component and year, even though many owners describe the same steering lock failure.
At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 67,500 miles.
Did any 2010 Maxima electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: Yes. NHTSA records one fire, one crash, and two injuries among the Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Maxima.
How does 2010 compare to other Maxima years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 model's 29% share is higher than every other year listed, including 2016 at 25%, 2014 at 27%, and 2012 at 19%.