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2006 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Nissan Maxima, 17% of all 576 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.

Engine complaints
98
17% of 576
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
86,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Nissan Maxima engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2006, latest May 17, 2024.

2006 Nissan Maxima engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82006 Q32010 Q32011 Q42013 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q42019 Q2
98 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2024 Q2; peak 2012 Q1 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005126 (13%)
  2. 200698 (17%)
  3. 200735 (27%)
  4. 200811 (14%)
  5. 200925 (7%)
  6. 201030 (11%)
  7. 201118 (17%)
  8. 201214 (13%)
  9. 20134 (6%)
  10. 201410 (10%)
  11. 20151 (100%)
  12. 201634 (24%)
  13. 201710 (10%)
  14. 20184 (11%)
  15. 20194 (22%)
  16. 20202 (9%)
  17. 20211 (33%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have engine problems?
NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Nissan Maxima, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Maxima has the most engine complaints (126), compared with 98 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Maxima is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.