2006 Nissan Maxima Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
89/100
#3 most-complained of 19 Maxima years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Nissan Maxima has 576 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 89 out of 100 — #3 highest of 19 Maxima model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (393 complaints, 68% of the total). Complaints report 21 crashes, 4 fires, and 12 injuries.
- Complaints
- 576
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 21 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 12 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 26.5 hwy
Top 2006 Nissan Maxima problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain393 (68%)
- Engine98 (17%)
- Brakes70 (12%)
- Electrical System32 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires31 (5%)
- Structure & Body23 (4%)
- Other19 (3%)
- Steering17 (3%)
- Airbags13 (2%)
- Fuel System6 (1%)
2006 Nissan Maxima recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 06V046000Feb 13, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires759 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
- NHTSA 05V512000Nov 7, 2005Structure & Body102,551 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
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.
2006 Nissan Maxima fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Maxima years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Nissan Maxima a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Nissan Maxima ranks #3 of 19 among Maxima model years (Complaint Index 89/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 576 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (393 complaints), engine (98 complaints), and brakes (70 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 84,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Nissan Maxima, most recently reported 2006, covering suspension, wheels & tires and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
- EPA rates the 2006 Nissan Maxima at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.