2010 Nissan Maxima: Engine failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Maxima report: engine failure. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 45,150 miles.
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints for the 2010 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11485332 (filed 09/19/2022): “While driving to work car stalled going 20mph, no power brakes, no power steering, coasted to safe side of road. waited ten minutes car pressed start car restarted. five days later, going to store, driving 35 mph, car stalled while running, no power steering,…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11443688 (filed 12/13/2021): “Motor mount is cracked causing engine to shudder…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,400 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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