2006 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2006

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2006 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (9%)

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2006 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

96000 mi Knocking left front. Living with it for now. 
104000 mi

US $600
Complete strut replacement 
128340 mi

C $100
Replaced tie-rod end 
143000 mi

US $400
Tie-rod end, pothole hit 
43000 mi

US $2550
Front end needed rebuilding: wheel bearing, tie rods $2250.00 paid for by extended warranty.  
102000 mi

US $1200
Struts were rumbling. When opened for repair it was found that Wheel bearing, Tie rod ends, Torsion bars were damaged. Initial estimate of $200 for labor (I had purchased Struts), finally went to $1200 including all of the above. 

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2006 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems

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