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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 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

112840 mi

C $700
A/C pipe leaking: leak diagnostic, replace A/C pipe, evacuate, vacuum, recharge 
113440 mi

C $70
Headlight bulbs burnt-out, fog light burnt-out 
130200 mi

C $200
Replaced AC clutch 
169200 mi

US $650
Compressor pulley froze up and drive belt failed 
84700 mi FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE ENDED UP BELOW THE EMPTY PIN. TOOK OFF INSTRUMENT GAUGE AND MOVED NEEDLE AROUND ABOVE PIN. 
137500 mi Gas guage flipped around backwards. Can never read above empty 
140000 mi Broken gas gauge. 
66000 mi

US $600
generator 
78800 mi All head lamps are burned out. Both left and right low and high beam pretty much done. Dealer asking for $550. Ridiculous. Not yet repaired. Running the car on fog lights. 
80000 mi

US $50
All of a sudden, bettery died. From 700 cca it came down to 250 cca. Had to replace. It was just 4 years. 
94000 mi

US $500
All of a sudden, come this spring, heat goes up in NJ for a week, my Maxima stops to blow cool air. It is not blowing hot air either. AC vent is throwing somewhat cooler air compared to 87Deg outside. 
95200 mi

US $100
AC was out of charge. After recharging, it seems to be OK, not need to see if it can hold up until next summer. 
104000 mi

US $350
Ac stopped working and O-ring on the compressor was replaced to engage the belt drive with the compressor. 
115000 mi

US $40
Fog lamps blew up. Instead of traditional tungsten bulb is replaced with LED bulb, now it does not work at all. Checked the fuses, relays etc all are OK still cannot find what the issue is. Dealer wants $150 to accept taking a look. 
115500 mi

US $40
I fixed the fog lights. Used the Phillips Crystal ultra. Great bulb. The driver side fog replacement was a piece of cake. But on the passenger side, the access was bad. 

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2006 Nissan Maxima Electrical Problems

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