2006 Nissan Maxima brakes problems
The 2006 Nissan Maxima has 61 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
61
Brakes complaints
8%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE CASUALLY DRIVING, HANDS ON STEERING WHEEL, FOOT ON ACCELERATOR, ASPHALT ROAD SLIGHTLY DAMP BUT NOT WET, ON A TWO WAY STREET WITH NO REASON TO EXPECT A SUDDEN CRISIS, THE ABA BRAKES ON MY 2006 MAXIMA SUDDENLY LOCKED THROWING THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE INTO A SLIDE FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2006 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Maxima brakes — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.