Three problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2010 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2010 Maxima.
Steering- when turning the colum it squeeks; right or left as I am slowing down to make the turn. Suspension- strut insluators need to be replaced; this was mentioned years back in a recall and mine are needing to be replaced, I am not origional owner. Passenger air bag light- constantly on lower control arms- replaced drivers side but needs passenger side replaced as well.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, when the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated; indicating no one was in the seat when a passenger was indeed in the seat. The contact also stated that she heard an abnormal noise coming from the air bag compartment at that time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 80,000. Wh.
Passenger airbag indicator remains on when adult (~110 lbs) is present in the passenger seat. Ensured seated properly, passenger airbag still disabled. Complained many times to dealership over the course of 3-4 years with a response of "everything is functioning properly". Finally the seat bottom was replaced to ensure the sensor was good - problem persists, Nissan dealers no longer willing to attempt to fix. This vehicle was purchased with a five-star crash safety rating, but I hardly believe that would be true with the passenger airbag not functioning. A potentially grave safety concern.