How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2010 Nissan Maxima?

NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Maxima, which is 11% of the 275 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share of any Maxima year shown in the data.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Maxima suspension?

No related recall is listed in the data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Maxima, though some owners referenced an unrelated prior campaign (09v358000) that did not cover their vehicle.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 Maxima is 74,061.5 miles.

Did these suspension issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 Maxima.

2010 Nissan Maxima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 11% of all complaints for that year — the highest share among Maxima model years shown. Common reports involve cracked strut housings and insulators, broken suspension springs, and steering vibration, with median failure mileage of 74,061.5. No related recall is listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 31; 11% of 275
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 74,062 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Front strut housings and strut insulators crack or fracture, sometimes causing a power steering fluid leak or an unstable feel while driving.
Rear suspension coil springs break at the bottom coil, producing a rattling noise over bumps.
Steering wheel and front end vibrate or clunk at highway speeds, often traced back to worn struts, shocks, ball joints, or control arms.
A rear tire's interior tread separates while driving at highway speed.
The rear cradle bar that holds the suspension shows rust holes near the rear tires.

When 2010 Nissan Maxima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2010, latest Mar 19, 2024.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Mar 2024; peak Apr 2020 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Maxima model year

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

201031 (11%)
20115 (5%)
20121 (1%)
20130 (0%)
20146 (6%)
20150 (0%)
20169 (6%)
201713 (13%)
20183 (8%)
20192 (11%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2010 Nissan Maxima?: NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Maxima, which is 11% of the 275 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share of any Maxima year shown in the data.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Maxima suspension?: No related recall is listed in the data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Maxima, though some owners referenced an unrelated prior campaign (09v358000) that did not cover their vehicle.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 Maxima is 74,061.5 miles.
Did these suspension issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 Maxima.