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2006 Nissan Maxima

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Maxima years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Maxima are substantially higher than the model-year median of 99.

Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.

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576Owner complaints

Model-year median: 99

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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Inspection summary

2006 Nissan Maxima

NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 576 owner complaints · 2 recall campaigns · 0 investigations.

Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.

Top reported categories (up to 5)

  • Power Train: 393 reports
  • Engine: 47 reports
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 40 reports
  • Vehicle Speed Control: 35 reports
  • Electrical System: 26 reports

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Recall links

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
206
20031,425
2004948
2005576
2006129
200778
2008339
2009
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Counts vary with age, sales, mileage exposure and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
393Engine
47Service Brakes, Hydraulic
40Vehicle Speed Control
35Electrical System
26
All reported categories
Engine And Engine Cooling
24Structure
20Suspension
19Unknown Or Other
18Electronic Stability Control (esc)
17Steering
17Service Brakes
14Air Bags
13Tires
11Exterior Lighting
6Service Brakes, Electric
6Traction Control System
4Wheels
4Fuel System, Gasoline
3Fuel/propulsion System
3Visibility
3Seats
2Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1Seat Belts
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

512 reports with mileage · 64 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 393 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

21 crash reports4 fire reports12 injury reports

Equipment complaints

1 reports
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133,000 miles · Apr 4, 2011
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EquipmentTraction Control System

I TOOK THE CAR INTO A NISSAN DEALER FOR A ABS ISSUE I HAVE WHERE ABS,TCS AND SLIP LIGHT IS COMING ON AND MAKEN A HORRIBLE NOISE .THEY TOLD ME THE ACTUATOR AND REAR HUB NEEDED REPAIR FOR A TOTAL OF 2270.00 PLUS TAX.THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AND IN MY OPINION AS A MECHANIC SHOULD BE A NATIONAL RECALL,FOR ALL THE PEOPLE HAVEN THIS ISSU…

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I TOOK THE CAR INTO A NISSAN DEALER FOR A ABS ISSUE I HAVE WHERE ABS,TCS AND SLIP LIGHT IS COMING ON AND MAKEN A HORRIBLE NOISE .THEY TOLD ME THE ACTUATOR AND REAR HUB NEEDED REPAIR FOR A TOTAL OF 2270.00 PLUS TAX.THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AND IN MY OPINION AS A MECHANIC SHOULD BE A NATIONAL RECALL,FOR ALL THE PEOPLE HAVEN THIS ISSUE IS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394124

Recall campaigns

2

06V046000 · Suspension:rear

Feb 13, 2006

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

05V512000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

Nov 7, 2005

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

Defect investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.