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2006 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
2006 Nissan Maxima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Nissan Maxima in Arizona, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013101000 mi | Transmission was not shifting correctly. Had to be replaced. This was the second transmission I had to replace. This repair was covered under an extended warranty. The drive chain had to be replaced. This was the second chain I replaced. | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Virginia, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013143000 miUS $800 | Tie-rod end, pothole hit Exhaust - O2 sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014112840 miC $700 | A/C pipe leaking: leak diagnostic, replace A/C pipe, evacuate, vacuum, recharge | ||
| Jul 2014113440 miC $70 | Headlight bulbs burnt-out, fog light burnt-out | ||
| Sep 2015128340 miC $100 | Replaced tie-rod end | ||
| Dec 2015130200 miC $200 | Replaced AC clutch | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Apr 2016169200 miUS $650 | Compressor pulley froze up and drive belt failed | ||
| Dec 2017190000 miUS $200 | Oil filter adapter began leaking. Part was about 5.00. Labor was almost 200. | ||
| Nissan Maxima in California, United States - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jun 200962000 miUS $4000 | Front Motor mounts replaced at 62,500 miles and transmission problems all in one week. Out of warranty - took problem up with Nissan and they could not care less. Have owned Nissans for 20 years but will never buy again. | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201496000 mi | Knocking left front. Living with it for now. | ||
| Sep 2015104000 miUS $600 | Complete strut replacement | ||
| Nissan Maxima in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jan 201374000 miUS $400 | Sensor for ABS failed. Only symptom was when applying brakes on all surfaces (even dry), the ABS would activate making it very hard to stop. | ||
| May 201379000 mi | Caliper stuck. Did not require replacement | ||
| Jul 201380300 mi | ABS, TCS and Slip lights illuminated on dash. ABS/TCS do not work - but brakes are ok and still stop. Per owner's manual - ok to drive - just no ABS/TCS - since it is summer - ok for now. Have an appt at Service station in July. | ||
| Nov 201382900 miUS $200 | replaced abs sensor | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201471300 mi | FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE ENDED UP BELOW THE EMPTY PIN. TOOK OFF INSTRUMENT GAUGE AND MOVED NEEDLE AROUND ABOVE PIN. | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Sep 201166000 miUS $600 | generator | ||
| Nissan Maxima in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201143000 miUS $2550 | Several problems: Needed rebuilt transmission @ 40,000 miles. Paid for by Nissan under original warranty. Front end needed rebuilding: wheel bearing, tie rods $2250.00 paid for by extended warranty. Gear shift interlock had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201143700 miUS $200 | Sunroof would not slide back | ||
| Mar 201251000 mi | Passenger side mirror replaced after it fell out of housing. Plastic pins holding it in place failed. | ||
| Apr 201359300 mi | replaced windshield due to water leak into cabin | ||
| Sep 201468000 mi | Gasket on sun roof was leaking into cabin when it would rain. I did not have that issue fixed. | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 2012100000 miUS $580 | Frozen calipers - need to replace calipers, pads and rotors on both sides | ||
| Jul 2015130300 miUS $650 | Frozen calipers | ||
| Aug 2015131400 miUS $350 | Leaky Exhaust - hole in the flex pipe | ||
| Apr 2016137500 mi | Gas guage flipped around backwards. Can never read above empty | ||
| Sep 2016140000 mi | Broken gas gauge. | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012105400 miC $600 | ABS pump went bad. Found used one for 350CAD and hopefully will get installed for 160CAD. Car drives good even better without ABS :) need to fix it though:) | ||
| Nissan Maxima in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2011 |
| Nissan Maxima in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 200940000 miUS $375 | Goodyear tyre blew up due to some damage on the inner wall. After couple of weeks of argument with Goodyear, dealer never accepted to replace, so paid for the replacement. 2005 models had a recall on tyres. | ||
| Feb 201048000 miUS $275 | Back Brake sensor died. Had to replace it. Cost - $275. | ||
| Jul 201273800 mi | the under body on drivers side is severely rusted. Dealer does not care to provide anything. this is a typical Nissan body issue. Starts to rust at the end of 61st month. Warranty only 60 months from the date of purchase. Horrible. | ||
| Nov 201278800 mi | All head lamps are burned out. Both left and right low and high beam pretty much done. Dealer asking for $550. Ridiculous. Not yet repaired. Running the car on fog lights. | ||
| Dec 201280000 miUS $50 | All of a sudden, bettery died. From 700 cca it came down to 250 cca. Had to replace. It was just 4 years. | ||
| May 201494000 miUS $500 | Under side of the driver side carriage rusted. Replace it with new sheet metal. All of a sudden, come this spring, heat goes up in NJ for a week, my Maxima stops to blow cool air. It is not blowing hot air either. AC vent is throwing somewhat cooler air compared to 87Deg outside. | ||
| Jul 201495200 miUS $100 | AC was out of charge. After recharging, it seems to be OK, not need to see if it can hold up until next summer. | ||
| Mar 2015102000 miUS $1200 | Struts were rumbling. When opened for repair it was found that Wheel bearing, Tie rod ends, Torsion bars were damaged. Initial estimate of $200 for labor (I had purchased Struts), finally went to $1200 including all of the above. | ||
| May 2015104000 miUS $350 | Ac stopped working and O-ring on the compressor was replaced to engage the belt drive with the compressor. | ||
| Sep 2015108000 miUS $1900 | Timing guide was worn out causing lot of. Chain noise. | ||
| Mar 2016115000 miUS $40 | Fog lamps blew up. Instead of traditional tungsten bulb is replaced with LED bulb, now it does not work at all. Checked the fuses, relays etc all are OK still cannot find what the issue is. Dealer wants $150 to accept taking a look. | ||
| Apr 2016115500 miUS $40 | I fixed the fog lights. Used the Phillips Crystal ultra. Great bulb. The driver side fog replacement was a piece of cake. But on the passenger side, the access was bad. | ||
| Aug 2016118000 mi | The trans started to jerk around a lot and on the highway, it used to loose power making other cars almost crash into mine. Especially very bad on uphill. Car decelerated very fast putting the passengers in danger. | ||
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