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2006 Nissan Maxima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Nissan Maxima, 5% of all 576 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
5% of 576
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Nissan Maxima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2006, latest Apr 22, 2023.

2006 Nissan Maxima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2006Jul 2007Apr 2008Mar 2009Mar 2010Jun 2011Oct 2014May 2021
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Apr 2023; peak Oct 2009 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Nissan Maxima

  1. 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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Maxima model year

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

  1. 200537 (4%)
  2. 200631 (5%)
  3. 20078 (6%)
  4. 200812 (15%)
  5. 200942 (12%)
  6. 201031 (11%)
  7. 20115 (5%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20169 (6%)
  13. 201713 (13%)
  14. 20183 (8%)
  15. 20192 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Nissan Maxima, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Maxima has the most suspension complaints (42), compared with 31 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Maxima concerns the suspension: 06V046000.

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.