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US recalls (2)
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 and remedy
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.
Seats: front assembly, power adjust
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Suspension
2006-02-13 · campaign 2006-040 · 32 vehicles
The die used for stamping the rear suspension subframe was out of specification during three days of production. As a result, the thickness of the attachment bracket for the rear lower link may be less than the minimum specification. This could result in a crack forming in the attachment bracket. If a crack propagates through the bracket, the rear lower link may separate from the bracket. Under certain severe driving conditions, stability of the vehicle may be compromised, leading to a loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the rear suspension subframe.
Electrical
2005-11-03 · campaign 2005-341
On certain vehicles equipped with a driver seat power lumbar support, if the wire harness from the lumbar switch is routed incorrectly, the harness could be pinched or chafed against the structural parts on the underside of the seat when the seat is in the full-down position. An electrical short could ignite the harness cover and cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the lumbar wire harness.
Owner complaints (576)
Owners filed 576 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Maxima (21 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 393 | |
| Engine | 47 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 40 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | |
| Electrical system | 26 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | |
| Structure | 20 | |
| Suspension | 19 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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