2006 Nissan Maxima Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2006 Nissan Maxima uses D2S or 9012 low and high beams and H3 fog lights. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2006 Nissan Maxima bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam | D2S |
| Fog Light Bulb Front | H3 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | 9012 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam | 9012 |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 2825 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | 158 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 158 |
| Courtesy Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 1) | 194 |
| Courtesy Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 2) | 2825 |
Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.
Which bulb should I buy?
- Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
- Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
- Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.
- Got HID (D-series) headlights? Those don't come in halogen. Replace them with the same D-series HID size, and swap both sides at once so the color matches.
Our picks by bulb size
D2S (headlight high beam and low beam)
H3 (fog light front)
- Top pick: SEALIGHT H3 LED fog light bulbs
9012 (headlight high beam, headlight low beam)
2825 / 168 / 194 (center high mount stop light, license plate light, courtesy light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
158 (glove box light, trunk or cargo area light)
- Top pick: Sylvania 158 Basic (10 bulbs)
For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.
While you're in there
- Cloudy headlights? New bulbs won't fix a yellowed lens. A replacement housing makes a bigger difference than any bulb: see Nissan Maxima headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Nissan Maxima tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam: D2S. Headlight Low Beam: 9012.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam: D2S. Headlight High Beam: 9012.
What size is the fog light bulb on a 2006 Nissan Maxima?
H3.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2006 Nissan Maxima?
Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first. Some trims of this vehicle use HID (D-series) headlight bulbs. Replace those with the same HID size, not an LED.
How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?
Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.
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