Abs Brake Fail problems of the 2006 Nissan Maxima

Abs braking system failure and actuator defect; abs system sensors and hubs previously replaced in August 2009 after notification to Nissan. Nissan has failed to notify public of an abs system design defect and to issue a recall although it has known about the problem in its vehicles since approximately 2004 and the dealers have been issued an advisory. Failure of these components can lead to failure in proper braking, significant reduction of engine power, loss of speedometer, and reportedly fire. Nissan also has been notified of re-ocurrence by complainant and refused to take responsibility for repair.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while the brakes were engaged intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three occasions, who diagnosed that there was an abs brake system failure causing transmission and engine damages. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 08/11/lj updated 08/13/2014.

06 Nissan Maxima. Failed right rear abs sensor. Per the dealer, a design flaw causes moisture to build up and causes the abs sensor to fail after time. Had to purchase new sensor, cap, and hub. The new sensor and cap do not fit the original wheel hub so a new one had to be purchased. The mechanic also had to modify the hub by drilling a hole in it to allow moisture to escape to prevent the same problem from happening. In talking with the dealership, they have had multple Maximas in for this repair. One dealership didnt have the parts needed as they've had so many repairs.

My wife was driving home in our Maxima from work and when she pushed the brake pedal it felt very soft and the pedal travel was a lot more than normal. She was afraid to drive the car and stopped at a friends house and called me at work to come and look at the car. I drove it and noticed also that the brake pedal was much softer and the brake pedal went farther to the floor. No warning lights were on in the car. The car would stop when I braked hard so I decided to drive about 5 miles to our Nissan dealer. While driving there I heard a clunk/thump sound several times from under the car and the car would slow down and shudder a bit. I had to push the gas pedal down a lot more than normal to get the car up to 50 mph. The Nissan dealer found that the both rear abs sensors were failing. They said the abs sensors were rubbing on debris which had accumulated in the hub cavity. They had to clean out the drain for the cavity and replaced both damaged abs sensors. It seems to me that the hub cavity design was a faulty one if it let debris accumulate and jeopardize an important safety feature like the abs system. There apparently was a technical service bulletin related to this issue- but no recall had taken place. I wasn't real happy about the $975 repair bill.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima - the abs system has failed, Nissan is claiming a $2000 repair. I have known and read of several dozen other owners with the same year and model having this problem. This is a manufacturer failure and needs to be recalled and repaired.

Just driving along, my boyfriend as the driver, and I as the passenger, and as he applied the brakes, there was a loud clanging/rapping sound out of the blue, whereas it scared me so, that I thought I was going to have a heart attack. It would then happen again and again. Then I started to notice a low hum (abs controller), just prior to this happening. So I researched this on the internet, and suspected the abs. I then entered 2006 Nissan Maxima abs, and bam. . . All over the net were testimonies of abs failure (where debris gets trapped in the rear hubs, with no escape). Living in PA, with harsh winter road conditions, an accident waiting to happen . . . This scares me! Nissan is aware of this serious and expensive defect, and a TSB was sent to the dealership service departments. A Nissan certified tech said to stop driving the vehicle, so I did until I got it to my mechanic. I downloaded the TSB for my mechanic to follow. He cleaned out the rear hubs, but did not drill any holes, nor mess with any sensors. I have had my car back for 2 days now, and 'the problem' happened twice. I purchased this (expensive) luxury vehicle, and as of today, I have one payment left. This makes me sick! there is no doubt that this a manufacturer defect, and I do not understand why there has not been a recall on this serious matter. I do not know where to turn next.