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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
260–25K
3825–50K
11150–75K
18475–100K
125100–150K
28150K+
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
What owners actually said
576 reports
102,000 miles · Jul 29, 2014
Structure
THE FLOOR BOARDS IN THIS 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA ARE BADLY ROTTED THROUGH. IT PROBABLY HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I SPOKE WITH THE NISSAN DEALER TODAY. THEY WANT $1200 TO PATCH THE FLOOR BOARDS. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN. I BELIEVE THIS AND ALL CARS OF THIS MODEL AND YEAR SHOULD BE RECALL…
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THE FLOOR BOARDS IN THIS 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA ARE BADLY ROTTED THROUGH. IT PROBABLY HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I SPOKE WITH THE NISSAN DEALER TODAY. THEY WANT $1200 TO PATCH THE FLOOR BOARDS. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN. I BELIEVE THIS AND ALL CARS OF THIS MODEL AND YEAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED BY NISSAN. THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSTINGS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS AND OTHER NISSAN MODEL CARS OF THE SAME VINTAGE. NISSAN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS DEFECT AND TAKE ANY ACTION. I NEED YOUR INTERVENTION. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10617184
144,000 miles · Jul 21, 2014
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE MODULE IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE MODULE IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SEAT CUSHION AND SENSOR BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
NHTSA ODI #10614898
80,400 miles · Jul 15, 2014
Power Train
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND JERKING WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE. FIRST OCCURED ON A BUSY 4 LANE BYPASS. WE WERE BARELY ABLE TO GET IT PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY THE PROBLEM WAS SO BAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610609
72,000 miles · Jul 12, 2014
Power Train
SLOWED DOWN TO ROUND A CORNER. TRANSMISSION SLIPS UPON ACCELERATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610018
130,000 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Power Train
SAME ISSUE AS ANOTHER "TRANSMISSION DEFECT. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS SLIPPING. WHEN I AM DRIVING MANY TIMES THE ACCELERATION INCREASES THE RPM ABOVE 3, BEFORE IT CHANGES. THERE ARE OTHER INTERNET POSTINGS WITH THE SAME ISSUES THAT I HAVE. BASED ON THE INTERNET RESEARCH…
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SAME ISSUE AS ANOTHER "TRANSMISSION DEFECT. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS SLIPPING. WHEN I AM DRIVING MANY TIMES THE ACCELERATION INCREASES THE RPM ABOVE 3, BEFORE IT CHANGES. THERE ARE OTHER INTERNET POSTINGS WITH THE SAME ISSUES THAT I HAVE. BASED ON THE INTERNET RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL. WHY ISN'T THE NISSAN CORPORATION BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS?" *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609482
60,000 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA ODI #10609152
128,000 miles · Jun 30, 2014
Power Train
TRANSMISSION DEFECT. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS SLIPPING. WHEN I AM DRIVING MANY TIMES THE ACCELERATION INCREASES THE RPM ABOVE 3, BEFORE IT CHANGES GEARS. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN TAKING OFF THERE IS A VERY HARD KICK BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF. THERE ARE OTHER INTERNET POSTINGS…
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TRANSMISSION DEFECT. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS SLIPPING. WHEN I AM DRIVING MANY TIMES THE ACCELERATION INCREASES THE RPM ABOVE 3, BEFORE IT CHANGES GEARS. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN TAKING OFF THERE IS A VERY HARD KICK BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF. THERE ARE OTHER INTERNET POSTINGS WITH THE SAME ISSUES THAT I HAVE. BASED ON THE INTERNET RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL. WHY ISN'T THE NISSAN CORPORATION BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606906
60,000 miles · Jun 27, 2014
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
CAR WILL NOT COMPLETELY START, (AND THE START IS FINE) ALARM STATES ITS STOLE ETC. ANTI-THIEF... BEEN IN SHOP FOR WEEKS AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS HOW TO FIX IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606374
110,000 miles · Jun 26, 2014
Power Train
THE CAR DOESN'T DOWNSHIFT PROPERLY (AUTOMATIC 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION). ALSO IT SHIFTS VERY HARD FROM REVERSE INTO FIRST. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL, THE CAR REVS HARD WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND SLAMS INTO GEAR. CAR TRANSMISSION ALSO SOMETIMES SLIPS WHILE ACCELERATING. LOTS OF FORUMS WITH PEOPLE COM…
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THE CAR DOESN'T DOWNSHIFT PROPERLY (AUTOMATIC 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION). ALSO IT SHIFTS VERY HARD FROM REVERSE INTO FIRST. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL, THE CAR REVS HARD WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND SLAMS INTO GEAR. CAR TRANSMISSION ALSO SOMETIMES SLIPS WHILE ACCELERATING. LOTS OF FORUMS WITH PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES. TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACILITY SAID THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FROM NISSAN FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606109
90,000 miles · Jun 24, 2014
Air BagsCrashInjury
DIVING DOWN A ROAD GOING 45. A PERSON PULLED IN FRONT OF ME TO GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. HE HIT MY CAR STRAIGHT ON AND TOTALED MY CAR FROM THE FRONTAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND I NEARLY SMASHED MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IF IT WASN'T FOR MY SEAT BELT. AND ME HOLD MY SELF BACK FROM GOING THREW THE WINDSH…
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DIVING DOWN A ROAD GOING 45. A PERSON PULLED IN FRONT OF ME TO GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. HE HIT MY CAR STRAIGHT ON AND TOTALED MY CAR FROM THE FRONTAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND I NEARLY SMASHED MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IF IT WASN'T FOR MY SEAT BELT. AND ME HOLD MY SELF BACK FROM GOING THREW THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
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.
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.
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