Four problems related to steering rack and pinion 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.
My 2006 Nissan Maxima is shifting gears on its on as if there is a transmission problem. The steering wheel keeps shifting to one side the guys at the wheel alignment place told me it's the rack and pinion. They also informed me that the rack and pinion goes out very fast and the part is about 400$. The gas light and the light that tells you that you need coolant has been on and stays on. The car is not running hot and my car has a full tank of gas.
When turning the steering wheel the vehicle make a whining, then a grinding noise, along with difficulty steering. Had it checked (thinking the power steering pump) was told it was the pump, the high pressure hose, and the rack and pinion and that this is a typical repair on vehicle of this age. Replaced the rack and pinion, and the hose, and still having issues. I have and have had several cars japanese, american, and german some with twice the mileage and never had a problem of this nature. Checked the Nissan forums and this is common with vehicles of this vintage, murano, and altima with a 3. 5 liter v6. Regardless of its commonality, its still of safety concern and deserves attention.
1st time: the car became very difficult to steer and squealed when turning. 2nd time: the car made a loud thumping noise when turning. Both times we had the rack and pinion steering mechanism replaced by the dealer. Updated 09/26/07.
Vibration in sterring wheel at 55 miles per hour and 70 miles per hour.
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