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2006 Nissan Maxima

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Maxima years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Maxima are substantially higher than the model-year median of 99.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

512 reports with mileage · 64 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 393 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

21 crash reports4 fire reports12 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

13 reports
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16,000 miles · Apr 12, 2007
Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. ON MARCH 18, 2007 THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE TO THE STREET WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE VEHICLE IN PARK THE CURTAIN/SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED BY THE NISSAN DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA. ON MARCH 18, 2007 THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE TO THE STREET WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE VEHICLE IN PARK THE CURTAIN/SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED BY THE NISSAN DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 16,000. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10187730

19,000 miles · Mar 20, 2007
Air BagsCrashInjury

MY CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. 90% OF THE DAMAGE WAS THE FRONT END. THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DAMAGED TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR, A 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA, WAS S10,500.00. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10185624

19,200 miles · Mar 19, 2007
Air BagsCrashInjury

2006 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH 19000 MILES WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND SPIN INTO CONCRETE DIVIDER AT CENTER OF INTERSTATE.

NHTSA ODI #10185562

Official recalls

2

06V046000 · Suspension:rear

Feb 13, 2006

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

05V512000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

Nov 7, 2005

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.