2006 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
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(83 Total Reviews)
Not bad, but not my favorite
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have owned many cars, M3, G35, and a CLK430, all of which were 2 door sport cars, but this time around I decided to go with something more logical for college. This car is a love hate relationship, I love that I can tote around 5 friends comfortably with a truck full of junk. But I hate the way it drives when I am alone, it's quick for its size, but tire spin, turning radius, and handling are lacking majorly. Also is lacking with the toys, all my last cars have little nooks and crannys with something cool, this car is plain jane. Though, it is a great car for a family, or if you need something for easy city driving. But for fun, it's not so great.
Favorite Features
18" Rims, styling, interior space (i'm 6"6) and good Bose stereo.
Suggested Improvements
RWD, Xenon lamps standard, handling, road noise, turning radius, cheaper tires.
Shake your boody
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
No turning radius at all, caused me some very sticky moments in u-turn type scenarios. Rear end eats tires for lunch >25000. Nissan said I was drifting based on tread wear. It does drift everytime you hit a bump. At 43 years old it has been quite some time since I spun out in the corners, memories of my '74 Nova in high school! Will not stay in alignment. Runs like a raped ape. Out run must on road but starts to shake at higher speeds. 6 speed manual/automatic is a blast but gas mileage suffers, < 20MPG in town. Interior quality very disappointing. 12 volt power port cover on console a joke compared to Altima set up. Very Noisy vehicle. Any one that rides on back has to yell to say anything
Favorite Features
power, if you can control it before it shakes you to death
Suggested Improvements
turn radius, interior quality, shake at high speeds and tire alignment
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great Used Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this 2006 Maxima SL as a used car in 2009. It was a lease turn-in with only 11,000 miles on it and bought it from a dealer for only $19,800. After driving it for 2 months now, I'm really impressed with it and have nothing negative to say. I have not seen or experienced some of the problems that other reviewers are reporting, so maybe they just got lemons. I commute about 35 miles a day, both stop and go traffic and highways, and get a very satisfied 23.7 mpg. The drive is smooth and the engine is powerful, not to mention quiet. It's a fun car to drive! I love the interior, with the leather seats and sky view roof. This is my second Nissan and would buy again no problem.
Favorite Features
Leather interior, sky view roof, heated seats and steering wheel, entry/exit assist, exterior styling, Homelink, auto-dimming mirrors, everthing!!
Suggested Improvements
Turning radius stinks on the Maxima as well as on my previous Altima that I've owned. Also, the 6-disk CD player in the Maxima skips badly.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
New Fan!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Bought used w/ 22K and got great deal. Had to replace a brake cylinder within couple months. Love its unassuming quickness. Fun pulling away from kids in loud 4-bangers. Way more features than what I'm used to (had 4 basic VW Jettas). Nothing broke yet. turning radius is joke - my '99 Yukon turns much sharper. Like the sporty feel but is a little rough over bumps. lacks MP3 player access port. trunk is spacious enough for two. Next car might have to be the Z.
Favorite Features
Quick, sound system, heated steering wheel & seats, memory seats, systems controls
Suggested Improvements
I would hoped that they've addressed any issues in newer models, such as the turning radius and brakes
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
06 in hind site
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This was my 3rd Maxima. No real issues. Have a 3 year lease and turning it back in and lease an 09 Had to replace OEM (Continental) tires at 26K even with Nissan dealership rotating at 5k intervals. Front brakes are ready to be replaced at 34K. Cruise control is very inconsistent especially on down hill situations. Engine is starting to run a little rough at 35K. I have no regrets with the vehicle. It was a very safe and reliable car for my wife to drive.
Favorite Features
Sound System; Comfortable seating; Quiet (especially after replacing OEM tires); Great ride on the road; Trunk space;
Suggested Improvements
Change OEM tires. Raise driver door arm rest to be at same level as center console arm rest. This would improve driving comfort.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
'06 NISSAN MAXIMA SL EXCLLENT
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We've put nearly 10000 miles on this car after buy it used. Fast sporty handling solid structor and good looking are the that best describe it. Combined with room for are family and Nissan reliablity. I'd buy another.
Favorite Features
engine note, stlying
Suggested Improvements
none
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
My Last Maxima
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
After owning 5 Maximas (1990, 1991, 2001, 2003, and 2006) I am sadly looking in other directions. I have loved every aspect of the previous models but the 2006 has put me off. My favorite aspect of the Maxima was the joy in driving it. It's fast and responsive and fun to drive. Unfortunately, the build quality of the '06 is very poor. I had to replace tires at 36000 miles, battery at 46000, brakes and rotors at 50,000, headlight ($285) at 51000, and the top of the adjustable arm rest came off which the dealer wanted $485 to replace. All of these problems are common as I have a friend who also owns an 06 and has had similar repairs.
Favorite Features
Handling and quickness. Fun to drive!
Suggested Improvements
It is my opinion that Nissan has downgraded it's components supporting one of the best engines in the biz! My 03 and 90 (which I still own) have had fewer problems combined than my 06!
5 out 7 people found this review helpful
Wheel shakes also!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I've had the car for 3 years (since new) and love to drive it. The only problem is that the darn steering wheel has had a shimmy since I test drove it. I didn't think much of it and asked them to check the tire balance before I took delivery. Big mistake. 3 years and more than 15 attempts to get it fixed and it still shakes. Nissan mechanics don't have a clue why. Nissan has given up on trying to fix it and I've given up trying to get it fixed. Luckily it's a lease and it'll be their problem next month. It's too bad, my family has been loyal to Nissan since 1985, not any more...
Favorite Features
Manual trans., faster than it looks, bluetooth, heated steering wheel.
Suggested Improvements
Don't give up when a problem has been brought to your attention, it's ridiculous and it'll cost far more to the company in lost customers than the cost to figure out the problem.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
IN TEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Just traded mine in with transmission problems!! Only had it 2 years. The first gear no longer worked. Highly dissapointed in the nissan name. Powertrain warranty ended at 60000. Transmission went at 65000. I am still upset
Favorite Features
Comfort, Power, agility
Suggested Improvements
Reliability of 04-06 transmission.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Shakey drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is the worse car that I have ever owned. From the time I drove it off the lot, nothing but suspension problems and back to the dealership 10 times and still have the problem. No good in snow or rain. Tires are over $200 each..bad choice of car and brand. Dealership could not keep the problem fixed. Wheel shakes all the time when driving.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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