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2006 Nissan Maxima transmission problems

393 complaints (68% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
393
of this car's complaints
68%
typical mileage
85,000
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    127
  • Manual transmission
    4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k
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150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Nissan Maxima transmission problems in other years

199019952000200520102020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Maxima transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 241Slipping 95Transmission failure 66Harsh shifting 56Hesitation 32Won't shift 10CVT failure 5Whining noise 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Nissan Maxima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 200,000 miles · AR

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

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 137,820 miles · GA

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.

Filed Mar 28, 2020 · Transmission · 153,200 miles · VA

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.

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Transmission · 200 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · OR

Transmition failing.slipping often

Filed Nov 22, 2018 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · NJ

Car has issues shifting from low gears, jerking and bucking

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Transmission · 60,854 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped and did not switch into the correct gear. The vehicle was taken to kelly nissan of route 33 (3830 easton-nazareth hwy, easton, pa 18045, (610) 756-1442) where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,854.

Filed Oct 8, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 85,000 miles · CA

My car was under 90k miles when it experienced transmission slippage, premature clutch wear, overheating, and other problems that ultimately resulted in serious and expensive damage to my vehicles transmission.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,800 miles · PA

Transmission slip, no power, jerk slip, revving up no power to make car move

Questions about the 2006 Nissan Maxima transmission

Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 393 complaints about the transmission of the 2006 Nissan Maxima, 68% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Maxima transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Maxima transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).

Other 2006 Nissan Maxima problems

Engine 71Brakes 59Acceleration 35Electrical 26Body 20Driver assistance 19Suspension 19Steering 17Airbags 13Tires 11Fuel system 6Lights 6Wheels 4Visibility 3Seats 2Locks 1Seat belts 1

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