2006 Nissan Maxima vs 2006 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Nissan Maxima | 2006 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 576 | 1,439 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 210 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 46 |
| Median reported mileage | 84,250 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 941 |
| Power Train | 393 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 152 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 94 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 73 |
| Engine | 47 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 78 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 50 | 30 |
| Stalling | 43 | 51 |
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 9 |
2006 Nissan Maxima
2006 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.