2006 Nissan Maxima

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2006 Nissan Maxima
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 576 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1982	4
1983	5
1984	30
1985	54
1986	63
1987	178
1988	60
1989	64
1990	106
1991	77
1992	110
1993	78
1994	89
1995	152
1996	96
1997	102
1998	113
1999	165
2000	360
2001	172
2002	205
2003	206
2004	1425
2005	948
2006	576
2007	129
2008	78
2009	339
2010	275
2011	106
2012	107
2013	62
2014	95
2015	1
2016	142
2017	103
2018	36
2019	18
2020	21
2021	3
2022	5
2023	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 69%

69% of complaints: power train — 397 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH

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SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE 1 HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES, MINOR DAMAGE TO THEM AND THEN VEHICLE 1 FLIPPED ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NO ONE WAS INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130211

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL IN THE ENGINE THE WHOLE FRONT OF MY CAR IS BURNED ME AND MY FAMILY WAS ASLEEP THE NEIGHBOR CAME AND KNOCKED ON THE WINDOW AND SAID MY CAR WAS ON FIRE I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT AND I ASKED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190506

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and STRUCTURE

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240517

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A CAR WASH WITH THE GEAR IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT POLE, AND A PARKED VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130314

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON REVERSING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT END WAS NOT CLEAR OF THE CURB. WHEN DRIVE WAS ENGAGED AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED, THE FRONT LEFT BOUNCED OVER THE CURB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060828

Also filed under STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

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VEHICLE GAUGES STOPPED WORKING WITH MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM ONE VENT. CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130325

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 576

R 20060116 — seats

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

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.

Campaign 05V512000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060227 — suspension

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.

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 1-800-647-726

Campaign 06V046000 — check if this car was fixed