Major Problems with 2005 Nissan Maxima Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Nissan Maxima

2005 Nissan Maxima AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 175000 miles

2005 Nissan Maxima SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 2 Mileage: 98000 miles

2005 Nissan Maxima ENGINE Victims: 2 Mileage: 71000 miles

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Maxima owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN my 2005 nissan maxima se has been bucking and jerking from first to second gear since 60 000 (now has...	465 ~ 86338 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased a nissan maxima sl at the start of november 2004. a harness inside the engine containing a sensor...	306 ~ 71392 miles
ENGINE 1. takes about 5 seconds to click into gear after the shift lever is put in "d" 2. very hard...	58 ~ 86508 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i called on 1/31/05 and filed a formal complaint for my 2005 nissan maxima. i have not heard back from	33 ~ 67087 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2005 nissan maxima se experiencing problems with slowing down once the accelerator is released.*mr there is a one second delay...	32 ~ 81983 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle will crank but would not start. while driving home the vehicle shut down in the middle of the...	31 ~ 60568 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i called on 1/31/05 and filed a formal complaint for my 2005 nissan maxima. i have not heard back from	27 ~ 77853 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i have an 2005 model year maxima (built in mid 2004) with floor boards are rotted out and need replacing...	14 ~ 102960 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the vehicle has had multiple incidents with the abs system. from what i have read this is a known issue...	13 ~ 98453 miles
STEERING vibration in steering wheel & seats - have had back to dealer four times in three weeks - they've replaced...	13 ~ 82200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC we purchased a new 2005 nissan maxima in july 05. from day one we noticed an engine surge when down-shifting...	11 ~ 60322 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES steel belt widewalls failed all four tires sidewalls crack some to opening of 3/8 inche. some on inside some on	11 ~ 21900 miles
TIRES i went to do the monthly check of tire air pressure and found that the label on the driver's door...	10 ~ 38235 miles
SUSPENSION i am having problems with my 2005 maxima front end shaking when i start braking. i have had my tires	9 ~ 47127 miles
WHEELS vibration in steering wheel & seats - have had back to dealer four times in three weeks - they've replaced...	8 ~ 64825 miles
SEATS (1.) after a quick take off making a left turn one or two things happen...there is a clunk noise coming	8 ~ 79375 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a nissan maxima sl at the start of november 2004. a harness inside the engine containing a sensor...	8 ~ 40969 miles
STRUCTURE i purchased my 2005 nissan maxima sl brand new from kraft nissan in july 2005. four years later i have...	7 ~ 47005 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES nissan maxima 2005 - 2 weeks out of warranty door lock actuator not working. *tr...	7 ~ 48991 miles
AIR BAGS i was rear-ended so hard it catapulted me into the vehicle in front my airbag didn't deploy. my face hit	7 ~ 65573 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT purchased a 2005 nissan maxima in december 2004. by march of 2005 the strut assemblies (both) had been replaced 3...	7 ~ 42500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN clutch pedal on a 2005 nissan maxima goes to the floor. it will return by "popping" the pedal bouncing it	6 ~ 72333 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM at a red light car stalled took a few seconds to restart. when trying to accelerate it revs like it...	5 ~ 120000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL failure in abs system. abs tcs and slip warning lights show after the occurring sound of grinding in the brakes....	5 ~ 67600 miles
EQUIPMENT i leased a 2005 nissan maxima and fell in love with the car so much that i purchased the car...	4 ~ 39400 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer took the 2005 nissan maxima to the dealer for electrical problems and was told of a pending recall...	4 ~ 54450 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. while driving 65 mph the vehicle lost power. the tcf check engine and...	3 ~ 23770 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM the transmission jerks so when driven it stops twice n shakes. *tr...	2 ~ 101922 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. when the contact started the vehicle she noticed a burning smell. the contact...	2 ~ 118500 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT nissan has a huge transmission problem. it seems to be a serious and common problem with 2005 nissan maxima cars!...	2 ~ 47500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the front passenger seat adjuster switch failed and caused...	2 ~ 76500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 nissan maxima headlights stolen. was never told that this is a very popular hot market item that many thieves...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased a 2005 nissan maxima in december 2004. by march of 2005 the strut assemblies (both) had been replaced 3...	2 ~ 3500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the steering wheel moves when the unlock button on the remote control is pressed. this occurs on a random basis...	2 ~ 148 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 95000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC failure in abs tcs slip. warning lights show after the occurring sound of grinding in the brakes. this is my...	1 ~ 90000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the contact lost control over...	1 ~ 108000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC nissan 2005 maxima had a defect in the anti lock brake device where water from the road accumulated and caused...	1 ~ 72000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING nissan maxima automatic se 6 cyl. 3.5l mileage 75 000. problem: nissan dealer. converter heat shield rattle and crack in...	1 ~ 75000 miles
BEAD > TIRES i own a 2005 nissan maxima: in january 2009 my son was driving back from lubbock texas to portales nm....	1 ~ 60000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i live in washington state. i bought my 2005 maxima se in feb 24 2007 with 48 000 miles on...	1 ~ 98465 miles
VISIBILITY to nhtsa: i am filing a complaint against nissan car dealership of shaker heights. on october 19th 2008 i was...	1 ~ 71000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING steering column movement once steering column is in the driving position it can be moved up and down about 1	1 ~ 44850 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC malfunction of the rear anti-lock brake system. it has happened to each of the rear brakes within 40 000 miles.	1 ~ 40000 miles
RIM > WHEELS car has 41k miles. was taken to the dealer 4 times for a shimmy and vibration when driving over 55...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the car was equipped with a heated steering wheel. athis winter i used it almost daily. i began to notice...	1 ~ 43000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION my wife and i purchased a 2005 maxima sl in october of 2004. we have had the front struts replaced...	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT my wife and i purchased a 2005 maxima sl in october of 2004. we have had the front struts replaced...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE our vehicle has been back to nissan on 5 different occasions for the same issue. the vehicle was not put...	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i am having problems with my 2005 maxima front end shaking when i start braking. i have had my tires	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i inadvertently upon depressing the brake pedal also pressed on the accelerator pedal. what is apparently normal for the 2005...	1 ~ 3514 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i inadvertently upon depressing the brake pedal also pressed on the accelerator pedal. what is apparently normal for the 2005...	1 ~ 3514 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE (1.) after a quick take off making a left turn one or two things happen...there is a clunk noise coming	1 ~ 12000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: consumer bought new nissan maxima 2005 and had driven vehicle for a few days when while parked at work...	1 ~ 60 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the second automatic door lock has gone out on my vehicle. now the passenger drivers side rear door will not...	1 ~ 59400 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the second automatic door lock has gone out on my vehicle. now the passenger drivers side rear door will not...	1 ~ 59400 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING purchased a 2005 nissan maxima in december 2004. by march of 2005 the strut assemblies (both) had been replaced 3...	1 ~ 500 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT bought nissan maxima 2005 in march of 2005. started with shaking steering wheel from 55 mph and above. took it...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i called on 1/31/05 and filed a formal complaint for my 2005 nissan maxima. i have not heard back from	1 ~ 40 miles
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT consumer complaint concerning the child safety seat anchorage. *ts the consumer explained to the dealer the children never ride in	1

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