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2010 Nissan Maxima transmission problems

15 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 104,000.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
104,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Nissan Maxima transmission problems in other years

199019952000200520102020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

CVT failure 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2010 Nissan Maxima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2023 · Transmission · 157,000 miles · MD

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 heard a whining sound then the vehicle half shifted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Extended Warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Transmission · OH

CVT torque converter codes p0774 leading to total transmission replacement.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Seats, Suspension · 122,000 miles · ID

My transmission sounds very loud when I accelerate until I get to about 55 MPH. It seems to feel rough as well during that period. This happens every time I accelerate. My passenger seat doesn't blow cold air

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · NC

Unable to push start car ignition. A key signal shows on dash and car will not start after shutting down engine. The key is in the car at the time. My daughter has been stranded several times because she can't get push start ignition to start. I have read that other owners of this make and more have had same issue.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 160,000 miles · KY

I've had my car for a little over a year and only one owner before me, it has been maintained well. My car has been making a noise for months now so I finally took it to a dealership (on august 3, 2019) and was told nothing was wrong. Not even a week later it broke down almost 2 hours from my house. Other than the knocking noise (which including a popping noise), uneven tire wear (had a blow out on 65 3 hours from home), it started not accelerating when I was at a stop sign or light. It still runs, but I've spent over $500 within a months time trying to receive answers and haven't yet. I see recalls for other years as in the suspension/strut insulator cracking. Also, I've seen other complaints about transmissions slipping and nissan not wanting to fix them. I am now expecting my first child and have no form of transportation due to nissan and their dealerships not knowing basic car knowledge nor wanting their customers safe and satisfied.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · OH

Car totally slowed to 25mph on highway while taking my daughter to college orientation. Could've killed my whole family or someone else. Cvt transmissions is a failure. All contacted transmission places and import car repair say its very problematic and a waste. Thought nissan extended factory warranty to 10 yr 120000 miles. I have a 2010. Luckily it was early morning and traffic was not as heavy.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Lights, Transmission · 111,570 miles · TX

2010 maxima has problem can't drive from CVT

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Transmission · 119,700 miles · CA

While driving the car to southern cal, the service engine soon light came on. The car would not go above 2000 rpms periodically. I parked the car for 1 - 2 hrs and it seemed to start working again. Once home, I headed to the mechanic the next day and the transmission slipped completely. I should have stopped and called nissan on the highway because once I made it home the odometer was above 120,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 63,000 miles · WI

I went to start my vehicle and an orange light that read "key" popped up on the dashboard. On my ignition button the "lock" word was luminated. My vehicle would not start, nor turn on electrical systems. I was stranded from picking up my daughter, which caused chaos and unnecessary obstacles that could have been a safety issue. My vehicle was in the off position, parked after only 2 hours after last use. Schools can call child protective services if you do not pick up your kid by a certain time. That proves that if I didn't find a way to get my daughter picked up in a timely manner she would've been in danger. Thank god I was in front of my home when this happened because I could've been in a hostile neighborhood, in the cold, with no heat. The piece in question that was the problem... Quoted by nissan is the "steering lock." this piece has been recalled by nissan in the earlier models, but apparently not for my vehicle. (which is the year after the one that is recalled) apparently they didn't fix this issue. What if I was someone who needed to be home to take medicine at a certain time, or I didn't have a phone to tell the school where my daughter is waiting for me the issue, or my wife was in labor? This piece is an unnecessary hazard and needs to be fixed.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 104,000 miles · NC

My engine light came on yesterday morning car was stalling a little was driving in my neighborhood when my car started slowing down once I put my foot on the accelerator it started to make noises like a motorcycle and wouldn't move fast. Car stop on my street and we had to push it into my driveway. Now when I crank my car it makes the motorcycle noise for a few seconds and then goes away. Can't drive it but can change the gears with ease. Took it to a shop and stated that it is the transmission.

Questions about the 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission

Does the 2010 Nissan Maxima have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the transmission of the 2010 Nissan Maxima, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 104,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Maxima transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Maxima have bad transmission?

The Nissan Maxima model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (934 complaints), 2005 (777 complaints) and 2006 (393 complaints).

Other 2010 Nissan Maxima problems

Steering 158Electrical 79Suspension 29Engine 23Airbags 15Body 11Visibility 8Acceleration 7Seats 6Driver assistance 4Brakes 3Tires 3Wheels 3Fuel system 2Lights 2Locks 1

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