14 problems related to steering failed 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 column failure. The steering locking mechanism suddenly stopped working. Had to get it towed and cost nearly $1,500 to get the vehicle fixed. For a well maintained 2010 Maxima, thats a large unexpected bill. Seems to be happening to lots of Nissan models. Nissan needs to correct this situation.
The electronic steering column malfunctioned causing my car to not start. With the push button ignition as long as I have the key and step on the brake the car should start. The electronic steering column failed so even with the key it would not start. To make a long story short the car was unable to recognize my key which it should do automatically when I get close enough to the car. Since the car was unable to do this it pretty much went into lock down mode as if someone was trying to steal the car. My car should never treat me as someone trying to steal it especially if I have the key. As a result I had to spend over $1,300 to fix it and the worst part is that no one can tell me exactly what caused it so even though I spent all that money to fix it, it could happen again for no reason and no on can tell me why. And it not like there is any warning that it is going to happen. I drove the car earlier in the day with no problem. Then my fiance tried to start the car while it was parked in her driveway and the car simply would not start. Thank goodness she was at home where it was easily able to be towed, but if she was hours away from home in the middle of no where and this happened it would've been a much worse situation. I would just like to see that what happened to me doesn't happen to anyone else.
My 2010 Nissan Maxima experienced the steering lock failure and could not start the car. This, as I have been reading, is common and it's going to cost over $700. 00 to fix. This is bs Nissan!.
The steering mechanism failed on my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Based on short research I have found this is a common problem with this year/make/model. Nissan should be recalling this part.
Steering wheel lock failure occurred. I could not start the car. Had to have the car towed to the dealership. I researched and this is a common issue with my make and model. For some reason Nissan is not recalling and replacing the defective part.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the key warning light illuminated and the engine failed to start when the automatic push button was pressed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
I have 2010 Nissan Maxima sv . Stopped by for gas and the start button did not respond. Read online and found potential steering lock issue. Called Nissan consumer service before contacting dealer. Say have to bring to dealer to diagnose. Nissan consumer totally useless. Confirm and did not help. Say there was a campaign for recall on steering wheel lock failure but does not applies to my vehicle. I asked at least help on the cost or discount on parts since it's manufacture defect. They say no. Have no choice. Paid 110 to tow to dealer and 900 bucks for part and labor to fix out of pocket. Not happy consumer. Hopefully if we get enough complaints in. . Nissan will do mandatory recall if we get government involvement. Please every one with similar issues file the complaint reports. !!!!.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the pushed to start button was pressed and the instrument panel illuminated. However, the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. The contact was advised by an online blog to pull the plastic panel under the steering wheel down, and tap the lock in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Pam.
On my 2010 Maxima the steering wheel lock failed. The symptom was that I was able to unlock the door, but the push button start failed. After having my car towed to a dealership and the repair completed at a cost of $1059. 57 I spoke with the service manager. He notified me that the problem has been repaired at his shop numerous times and that he thought there was an extension on the warranty for the failed part and labor. It turns out that this extension was only for the 2009 Maxima for the same defective part. I filed a claim to Nissan and I was rejected by them. I explained them them this is the identical part and problem that the 2009 Maxima's had, but there was no negotiating with them.
Steering lock mechanism failure. Unable to start vehicle, not covered under warranty for 2010 model year, same part failed in 2009 model year, warranty extended for 2009 only.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the steering shift lock failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the steering lock had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 48,734. Updated 02/11/2014.
Steering lock failed causing me to be stranded. Car would not start, but lights and door locks worked fine. Had to have the car towed to dealer and repaired. This is a known issue with Nissan. They refund 2009 Maxima owners but refuse to refund the 2010 even though it's the same part.
Electronic steering column lock failure of my 2010 Nissan Maxima. The car would not start and I was unable to drive it. This is a known problem for the 2009 Maxima and altima and is now happening in the 2010 Maxima, however Nissan refuses to extend the warranty to the faulty 2010 models as well.