2006 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Nissan Maxima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 17, 2024
“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…”
filed Apr 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Maxima | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 Maxima | 11 | 11% |
| 2016 Maxima | 31 | 22% |
| 2014 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 20 | 19% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 79 | 29% |
| 2009 Maxima | 79 | 23% |
| 2008 Maxima | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 Maxima | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.