Two problems related to transmission not engage 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.
I have a 2006 Maxima with 78,000 miles. About 2 months ago the automatic transmission started jerking when shifting from gear 1 to gear 2. Also jerking from reverse into drive. After stopping, the transmission does not engage and the rpms sky rocket until the gear engages. I have had the transmission serviced but the problem still continues. This is a major problem in heavy traffic where stopping and starting is required due to stop signs and lights. It could also result in another car rear-ending me because the transmission will not engage immediately when accelerating.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Maxima. While attempting to shift gears, the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. Also, the gear would not engage and had to be shifted with abrupt force. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and advised that the transmission failed and would either need to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current 90,221.