2010 Nissan Maxima structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2010 Nissan Maxima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dash becomes very sticky from sun and heat shining on it and produces a glare that causes blind spots and makes difficult to see out front window. Can't see what is out there depending on direction sun hits dash. If sun is coming from straight ahead makes a glare that is very difficult to see…”
filed Mar 23, 2023
“My car has a defective dashboard that melt and become shiny, sticky, and reflective when exposed to sunlight. Soft, sticky mess! Shiny dashboards causing distracting and glaring reflections off the windshield. As soon it will be hot again, I will again be afraid to drive a car due to the windshield…”
filed Apr 24, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 4 | 19% |
| 2018 Maxima | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Maxima | 17 | 17% |
| 2016 Maxima | 8 | 6% |
| 2014 Maxima | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 Maxima | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 Maxima | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 Maxima | 21 | 27% |
| 2007 Maxima | 33 | 26% |
| 2006 Maxima | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.