2006 Nissan Maxima Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Maxima.

20052007
Complaints
733
per 10K Sold
105.1
US Sales
69,763
Crashes
30
Fires
7
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2006 Nissan Maxima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1266 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:138,086 mi
Crash-related:2
#2127 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:82,117 mi
Crash-related:2
#347 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:98,315 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan Maxima.

Transmission / Drivetrain
266
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,086
Automatic Transmission
127
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,117
Engine Problems
47
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,315
Unintended Acceleration
34
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,341
Hydraulic Brakes
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,197
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
89,263
Engine & Cooling
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,289
Electronic Stability Control
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,939
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,320
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,264
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,654
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,729
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,487
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,335
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,154
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,301
Service Brakes, Electric
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,517
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2006 Nissan Maxima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2006 Nissan Maxima has 733 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 266 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (266 complaints, avg 138,086 mi); Automatic Transmission (127 complaints, avg 82,117 mi); Engine Problems (47 complaints, avg 98,315 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,240 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Nissan Maxima include 30 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2006 Nissan Maxima shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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