2005 Nissan Maxima problems
Owners have filed 1,152 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 67.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 5.3%.
Complaints1,152
Crashes32
Fires17
Injuries74
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 67.9% · 782
Engine 5.3% · 61
Engine and engine cooling 3.5% · 40
Electrical system 3.4% · 39
Vehicle speed control 2.9% · 33
Unknown or other 2.3% · 27
Structure 2.2% · 25
Tires 1.5% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 32 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire and 74 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Nissan Maxima in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 19 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 86,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I was complaining of the car jumping when changing gears, mechanic found that the motor mount was cracked. Replaced it, some improvement for short period but now car is jumping, hesitation between gears, rough shifting, and diminished acceleration. I did not go to the dealer as my warranty is expired. This is my first Maxima and I will never purchase another. Now told that I'll need a new transmission. Not happy. Power train · reported at 115,102 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima xl. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned prior to the failure that the vehicle began to shift forcefully while accelerating in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current miles were 99,150. Updated 11/01/11*lj updated 02/06/12 Power train · reported at 99,150 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. While attempting to shift into second gear, the contact heard a loud knocking noise. Also when she attempted to shift between gears the vehicle would stall. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer had not been notified. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 130,000 and the failure mileage was 110,000. Power train · reported at 110,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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