2006 Nissan Maxima: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · TX

Transmission failed at 131,000 miles. Was at the school to pick up my four children and transmission started grinding and ended up having it towed. I am a full time student, have a full time job, single mom of four children stranded without a vehicle. This was the third nissan I have bought because they are supposed to be very reliable vehicles. I called nissan because there had been recalls on the same year, make, and model but was told it did not cover my specific car but I have had the same problems as all the other individuals involved in the recall.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Steering · 97,000 miles · AL

When turning the steering wheel the vehicle make a whining, then a grinding noise, along with difficulty steering. Had it checked (thinking the power steering pump) was told it was the pump, the high pressure hose, and the rack and pinion and that this is a typical repair on vehicle of this age. Replaced the rack and pinion, and the hose, and still having issues. I have and have had several cars japanese, american, and german some with twice the mileage and never had a problem of this nature. Checked the nissan forums and this is common with vehicles of this vintage, murano, and altima with a 3.5 liter v6. Regardless of its commonality, its still of safety concern and deserves attention.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Acceleration · 107,000 miles · OH

Abs comes on causing a grinding noise in in the front brakes reducing cars ability to stop safely.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · IL

Abs activates during normal braking making horrible grinding sound. Nissan dealer told me the actuator and rear hub needed repair for an extreme amount of money over $2,000.00. I had the similar problem previously with my 2004 nissan maxima, the only repair needed was to dismantle rear brake rotor, clean the corrosion, grind a notch in the knuckle, and reassemble it back. This is a major issue with all cars in middle eastern and central states because of the cold weather conditions. In my opinion it should be a national recall, for all the people having this issue is the united states and canada.

Filed Oct 15, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · GA

I have had to replace the brakes in my car over three times within a two year span. Brakes continue to scrub and squeal. Dealer says that they have done all they can do as they have changed multiple parts, costing me "an arm and a leg". You are a afraid to make a hard emergency stop because due to the sound, you aren't sure if they could "go out" in time. Transmission: care literally jerks into gear when backing up or taking off. You can't park too close to another vehicle or stop because car literally leaps into gear possible causing you to hit another car in front of you. (feels like someone has rear ended you).

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Engine, Lights · WA

2006 nissan maxima transmission keeps slipping and jerking in-between gears. There is a growling noise coming from the engine. There is a squeaking coming from the front driverside shock. Took to nissan dealership to have it inspected and ended up having to have the transmission rebuilt and they couldn't "reconstruct the noises from the shock" and they couldn't identify the what was causing the noise from the engine.

Filed Apr 23, 2011 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · MO

Hello my name is [xxx] and I have a 2006 nissan maxima sl with 76k. This car has seemed to be more of a headache than anything else. Here are a list of problems. 1.) transmission: jerks bad, free rev's bad, jumps from park to drive and reverse baaad. 2.) ABS system: the system initiated itself and I took it to midas there scanner read that there were no problems but still (to this day) bad grinding when I brake and rubbing sound when I accelerate. (happening for 3 days now) 3.) car was making bad clicking noise while engine was on....diagnosis from dealership; timing chain $1200.00 noise is still sounding after replacement. Please I have read countless forums hoping that I wasn't the only one....the transmission especially is defective please! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Brakes · IN

Had my car put on a diagnostics machine to find out why my ABS, slip, engine & brake light was on. After the results came back here again is there another technical bulletin put out by nissan for my vehicle. My vehicle is making grinding sounds and triggers the ABS braking system to malfunction. The brakes will suddenly pulsate when engaged. I was told this is happening because: due to corrosion entering the rear tires. I was also informed that nissan has a known failure of the ABS for this model vehicle.

Filed Jan 7, 2011 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · NY

The ABS system engages during normal driving causing difficulty in stopping under high or slow speeds. The failure causes a grinding sounds and triggers the ABS braking system to malfunction. Once the failure begins it is not possible to fix without technical service. It occurs irregardless of speed and/or conditions. I have had this occur 5 times over the last 11 months. It is a highly costly , time consuming and inconvenient problem. The ABS sensors have been replaced multiple times and the ABS control unit and actuator have been replaced too. This does not solve this recurring problem and due to the number of complaints is an obvious design defect which has not been solved.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Brakes, Locks · 65,000 miles · NJ

I purchased my 06' maxima in 08' I had it for about 2 months and the cd player doesnt play any thing it skips spits the cd out and an error mesg. Comes up. I took it to the dealer and they "fixed it" so they say 1 week later it starts with the same issue I called and they said they can do anything about it maybe its the cd. So I never got that issue fixed. An other issue is my car has about 70k miles and every time the car goes 20-30 MPH it has a hard hit to change gears every time. My car get serviced every 3-4 months and now I need a new tranmission!! I only work about 20 miles from where I live how can that be? Also I had to replace some kind of brake part. Every time I went to brake the car made this noise and it started to shake the sound was this grinding sound then an other sound started like when you press the brakes and the roads are wet. But shaking real bad. I went to the dealer and they said its w & t on the car. When I asked him how offten this happens and he said not that offten so how can that be? Other than that its little thing like my truck lock doesnt stay put I have to tighten the bolts of it once aweek please make nissan do a re-call I have read all the compalints and they are all the same and expensive issue.

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Brakes · 275,650 miles · 00

I have a 2006 maxima and had the situation one day in august 2010 when I applied the brake the ABS engaged. There was a grinding type noise like an impeller was broken. When I checked around with some dealer they said they never heard of this problem. An infiniti dealer told me that if I disconnect one of the sensors on the rear wheel the ABS would be disabled. The braking would be as if there wasn't no ABS. In the winter you have to turn off the vdc otherwise you would still have problems. There was no information of what parts needed to be changed out.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Brakes · 43,278 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. On september 5, 2008, while driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise. He drove to his residence and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. A diagnostic was performed and they stated that the ABS sensors were corroded due to a build up of moisture, which caused the grinding noise. The mechanic drilled a hole in the rear hubs to release the moisture so that the ABS sensors would not corrode again. The contact called the manufacturer after the repairs were made and they stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. They would not cover the cost for the repairs. The current mileage was 43,338 and failure mileage was 43,278. Updated 11/6/08 *cn updated 11/10/08.