Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Maxima, the most recent reported on February 13, 2006 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Maxima?

Owners have filed 576 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (393 complaints), followed by engine (47).

How many 2006 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?

21 of 576 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems

2 recalls and 576 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan Maxima.

recalls

576

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Nissan Maxima recalls

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 06V046000 · reported February 13, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 759 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Seats: front assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 05V512000 · reported November 7, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 102,551 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train393
Engine47
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Vehicle speed control35
Electrical system26
Engine and engine cooling24
Structure20
Suspension19
Unknown or other18
Electronic stability control (ESC)17

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 17, 2024 · Electrical system
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. I have spent thousands on this Vehicle and this vehicle is still inoperative and not drivable. This Vehicle is a hazard for the road. VEHICLE IS…

Jul 18, 2023 · Air bags · 90,948 miles
The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the owner of the 2006 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary and being serviced with the engine running, the service technician closed the front driver's side door and moments later the front and rear driver's side curtain air bags deployed…

Apr 22, 2023 · Electrical system
My brakes dont work unless my 3 dashboard lights come on. Slip, tcs and abs. Sometimes I forget and drive off. When I brake at the light you could here the wires buzzing as if there was a short circuit. Finally on my passenger side in the 'back, the tire was wiggling and noticed some lugs were missing plus the hubs…

May 26, 2021 · Unknown or other · crash reported
When you're driving in hazardous conditions the car loses stability and it caused me to go into a spin and hit a wall, anytime it rains you can feel that the car starts to lose grip of the road and I fear for my life every time it remotely starts to rain or the road is wet. And there's a recall on the Nissan Maxima…

Dec 11, 2020 · Engine · 200,000 miles
WELL MY CAR WHILE DRIVING IT WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN ME WHILE IM DRIVING IT. AFTER IT CRANKS BACK UP IT IS VERY SLOW TO TAKE OFF

Maxima model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	3	206	13	2
2004	2	1,426	33	16
2005	2	948	16	10
2006	2	576	21	4
2007	1	129	4	1
2008	0	79	7	0
2009	1	339	7	2

Across all years, the 2004 Maxima has the most complaints (1,426). All Nissan Maxima years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Maxima, the most recent reported on February 13, 2006 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Maxima?: Owners have filed 576 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (393 complaints), followed by engine (47).
How many 2006 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?: 21 of 576 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 17, 2024.