2006 Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Nissan Maxima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rattling sound on front ride side of vehicle. Took to nissan dealership on 12/11/14 to have assessed. Was confirmed that it is the timing chain tensioning system. It will cost $2000 in labor alone to remove engine and components to access, parts will be anywhere for $200-$2000. The timing chain…”
filed Dec 12, 2014
“I had to do replace a worn engine mount on my car, which required lowering the front suspension member (nissan speak), or cradle as I call it. I noticed that the front mounting studs were extremely corroded. I do live in a snow/salt state, ohio. The rear studs looked ok. The worst of the front…”
filed Apr 16, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 Maxima | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 Maxima | 70 | 5% |
| 2003 Maxima | 54 | 26% |
| 2002 Maxima | 30 | 15% |
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.