CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Nissan Maxima body problems
severe 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1crash
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 14 body complaints filed for the 2006 Nissan Maxima, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 MAXIMA; FLOOR PAN Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC926 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC926. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB22-095.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Expiration Notification - Maxima/Altima Floor Pan ***** Dealer Announcement ***** On October 28, 2022, in connection with the court-approved settlement of class action litigation filed in Missouri, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign (VSC) on 36,858 specific model year 2002-2006 Nissan Altima and 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima vehicles to inspect, and if necessary, repair for front floor pan corrosion. Per the terms of the settlement, the VSC expired on November 1, 2023. This Voluntary Service Campaign and customer reimbursement for these repairs will no longer be available after November 1, 2023. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Service Comm will deactivate PC926 on any unrepaired VI
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The dominant complaint here is rust-through of the front driver and passenger floor pans. Owners report the pans corroding completely from inside the cabin to the road surface, sometimes creating holes 10–12 inches across. This happens at mileages ranging from 47,000 to 106,000 miles—one vehicle was garaged since new in 2006 and had only 69,000 miles. The corrosion compromises the structural connection between the center tube and side frames; only the carpet prevents occupants' feet from contacting the road. Repairs cost $500 to $1,200, and the dealer network consistently says no recall covers it. Owners have discovered numerous online reports of the same defect across multiple Nissan models from this era, yet the manufacturer has refused to acknowledge or address the issue.
A secondary complaint involves thin hood paint that chips and peels to bare metal despite owner attempts at protection. One owner also reported airbag non-deployment in a 30 mph collision. A service advisor mentioned a design flaw where coins fall through a gap between the dashboard display screen and the deck below, risking modulator damage. The floorboard rust is the clear pattern—unaddressed, recurring, and structurally serious.
Same Nissan Maxima body reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Floor pan rust-through
Driver and passenger-side front floor pans corrode and rust through, creating holes that compromise structural integrity. The corrosion penetrates completely from the interior to exterior, leaving only carpet between feet and the road.
When: 47,000 to 106,000 miles; one vehicle at 62,000 miles in excellent exterior condition
Symptoms owners cite: Visible rust holes in floor pans (10–12 inches reported); Corrosion visible from interior; Loss of structural support; center tube-to-side-frame connection compromised; Only carpet preventing feet from contacting road
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement costs reported: $506 to $1,200 for floor board repairs; one dealership estimated $1,000
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan dealers advised no recalls exist; manufacturer offered no assistance when contacted; Nissan refused to acknowledge defect
Hood paint degradation
Factory paint on hood is thin and prone to chipping and peeling down to bare metal despite owner attempts to protect it.
When: 35,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Thin factory paint; Chips exposing metal; Paint damage not prevented by hood bra or multiple coats of wax
Repairs/costs cited: Owner applied hood bra and multiple wax coats without success
Airbag non-deployment
Airbags failed to deploy in a collision at 30 mph impact with a stopped vehicle.
When: Undisclosed mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags did not deploy on frontal impact
Repairs/costs cited: $4,870 damage; $170 short of insurance total-loss threshold
Dashboard coin trap design flaw
Small slit between display screen and deck below it allows coins to fall through and potentially damage the modulator.
When: Not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Coins slip through gap between display screen and deck; Risk of modulator damage
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan service department acknowledged the design flaw
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan maxima. The contact stated that the floor of the front end of the vehicle was rusted rotted out. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was not available.
Had body trouble with your 2006 Nissan Maxima?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2006 Nissan Maxima?
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 69,000 and 106,701 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 69,000; a quarter make it past 106,701. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Nissan/Maxima.
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