Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Nissan Maxima has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 576 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06V046000 REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V512000 DRIVER SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 393 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 35 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
Of the 576 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 576 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Nissan Maxima shows a notably high number of power train complaints, indicating potential reliability issues. Recalls for suspension and seat components point to build quality concerns. These factors contribute to increased repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | 75,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 85,000–115,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Timing chain inspection every 100,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual vibrations during acceleration
- Delayed or harsh gear shifting
- Brakes making grinding noise
- Engine temperature running hot
- Suspension creaking or clunking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.