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 road. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE! VEHICLE has still not been Repaired. Please I like to be Compensated and Reimbursed for the Loss I have suffered. Please compensate and/or reimbursed me for the $10,000.00 I lost in a Defective, Inoperable, and Unsafe Vehicle. Thank God My Child and I did not get seriously hurt while I was driving this vehicle. I remember one incident while I was driving this vehicle: Right in the middle of me driving this vehicle I was going about 40-45 mph on the highway, the vehicle just shut down all of a sudden. The entire Electrical System just Shutdown. That was very frightening! So, yes I like to be Fully Compensated for all my troubles with this vehicle.
The worst 2006 Nissan Maxima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission393
- Engine71
- Brakes59
- Acceleration35
- Electrical26
- Body20
- Driver assistance19
- Suspension19
- Steering17
- Airbags13
- Tires11
- Fuel system6
- Lights6
- Wheels4
- Visibility3
- Seats2
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Maxima
Jerking 241Slipping 95Transmission failure 66Harsh shifting 56ABS 49Stalling 41Hesitation 32Check engine light 19Sudden acceleration 15Grinding brakes 14Knocking 10Won't shift 10Loss of power 8CVT failure 5Whining noise 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2006 Nissan Maxima mention
C1110 2
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 06V046000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V512000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Nissan Maxima 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 MAXIMA; FLOOR PAN Voluntary Service Campaign ID...
- Expiration Notification
2006 Nissan Maxima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26-27 | 21 |
What 2006 Nissan Maxima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 curtain air bags deployed. The contact stated that during the failure, there was no one seated in the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle to cause the air bags to deploy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,948.
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 missing plus the hubs lugs were loose. I haven' t taken to go get it inspected because I dont have money at the moment.
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 the Nissan Maxima regarding the rear suspension something and the effect of the recall on that vehicle is what's happening to my vehicle.
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
I bought this 2006 nissan maxima sl with 137,806 miles. I drove it home. The next day, it would not start, I went and bought a battery, on the way the service engine soon light came on., then the tcs and slip light came on. Took it to a mechanic shop, he keep it almost 4 weeks, and then told me it was not worth fixing/repairing it. I could not believe, I just spent over $4,000.00 on this car and I only drove it home!!, I took it to another well known mechanic shop, he tells me that it needs a new transmission, motor mounts, sensors and probably more. It is not worth fixing it. I am a 57 year old lady and I dont have the money to buy another car and I dont have the money to fix it. I hear that these cars have alot of transmission problems and more. I wish I had known that before buying it.
Transmission slipping from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th with a hard knock going from park to drive. While driving and slowing to 25mph to go around a turn the car jerked and hard kicked downshifting causing me to almost to hit from behind.
I was driving in a residential area and suddenly steering wheel got stiff, brakes seemed to be on, dashboard lights appeared with "tcs off" "slip" and "check engine " all appeared on dashboard. I almost crashed due to this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. While driving approximately 20 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate and began to roll backwards down a slight incline. After restarting the engine, the vehicle would not drive forward. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unknown.
When accelerating in low gears, the vehicle jumps and jerks and sometimes revs up the engine. Bad transmission. When placed into reverse, it stops and jerks.
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Questions about the 2006 Nissan Maxima
Is the 2006 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Owners have filed 576 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Maxima, 5.4 times a typical Maxima model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2006 Nissan Maxima year score?
The 2006 Nissan Maxima scores 14 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Maxima: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 393 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles. Next is engine (71).
How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and seats.
What year does the Nissan Maxima have bad transmission?
The Nissan Maxima model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (934 complaints), 2005 (777 complaints) and 2006 (393 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Nissan Maxima get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Nissan Maxima range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 26-27 highway.
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