2006 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 576 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 3rd out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (393 complaints, 68%), typically at around 85,500 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 576owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 393 | 68% | 85,500 | “1st 2nd” (10%) | $4,850 |
| Engine | 47 | 8% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 6% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 5% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 4% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 3% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 19 | 3% | 66,872 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 17 | 3% | 102,515 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 3% | 37,294 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 2% | 22,255 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 1% | 54,050 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 1% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Nissan Maxima recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
Risk: If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. This could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.
Risk: A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This Vehicle is Severely Defective. This Vehicle is not safe to be on the road. This Vehicle has had several repairs for the same repair issue but the problem still exists. I have spent thousands on this Vehicle and this vehicle is still inoperative and not drivable. This Vehicle is a hazard for…
The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the owner of the 2006 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary and being serviced with the engine running, the service technician closed the front driver's side door and moments later the front and rear driver's side…
My brakes dont work unless my 3 dashboard lights come on. Slip, tcs and abs. Sometimes I forget and drive off. When I brake at the light you could here the wires buzzing as if there was a short circuit. Finally on my passenger side in the 'back, the tire was wiggling and noticed some lugs were…
When you're driving in hazardous conditions the car loses stability and it caused me to go into a spin and hit a wall, anytime it rains you can feel that the car starts to lose grip of the road and I fear for my life every time it remotely starts to rain or the road is wet. And there's a recall on…
Well my car while driving it will completely shut off in me while im driving it. After it cranks back up it is very slow to take off
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 106 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 Maxima | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report power train, engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 393 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.