Three problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2006 Maxima.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while traveling 55-60 mph, the vehicle started to shake while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to both the dealer and a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,500.
Catastrophic failure of the transmission and torque converter. This was an oem transmission. Service was maintained on the unit since purchasing the vehicle in 2009.
My 2006 Maxima has had a shifting problem since I purchased it with about 40,000 km. The shifts from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 1st are very harsh and erratic. The problem occurs mostly in stop and go or very low speed traffic (20 - 30 km/hr) high speed shifts are no problem. Took the vehicle to three different dealerships and no one could properly diagnose or repair the problem. Finally found an independent mechanic who suggested that the shift solenoids were not working properly, between the two of us we convinced a dealer to change out the transmission and torque converter for new components. However, while the problem got better, it did not disappear and is now getting just as bad as with the original transmission. Repeat visits to the dealer for further diagnosis did not result in anything wrong being found and they were unable to resolve the issue. Ultimately I was told that it was just the way the transmission operates and there is no fix. I really like the vehicle but this transmission issue makes me hesitant to buy another Nissan . . . . Even though they have changed their transmission design.