How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Nissan Maxima?

NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Maxima, which is 5% of the 275 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain component on the 2010 Maxima.

At what mileage do 2010 Maxima transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2010 Maxima is 96,500 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Do 2010 Maxima transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Maxima.

2010 Nissan Maxima Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 5% of the year's 275 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 96,500. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 5% of 275
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 96,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the CVT transmission slipping or failing to engage properly, sometimes causing the car to slow suddenly on the highway.
Several report the engine or transmission holding RPMs low or refusing to accelerate above a certain RPM range, with the issue coming and going intermittently.
Some describe loud grinding, whining, or metal-to-metal noises from the transmission during acceleration or when shifting into reverse.
A few report the throttle failing to disconnect at low speed, causing the engine to race even after taking their foot off the gas.
One owner reported a full transmission replacement shortly after purchasing the car new, at very low mileage.
Others describe rough or loud shifting sensations that occur consistently during acceleration up to around 55 mph.

When 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2010, latest Sep 8, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Sep 2023; peak Mar 2010 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Maxima model year

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

2005777 (82%)
2006393 (68%)
200716 (12%)
20088 (10%)
200911 (3%)
201015 (5%)
201122 (21%)
201218 (17%)
201324 (39%)
201422 (23%)
20150 (0%)
201633 (23%)
201711 (11%)
20181 (3%)
20193 (17%)
20203 (14%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Nissan Maxima?: NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Maxima, which is 5% of the 275 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain component on the 2010 Maxima.
At what mileage do 2010 Maxima transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2010 Maxima is 96,500 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Do 2010 Maxima transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Maxima.