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Common Problems with 2005 Nissan Maxima

Retrospectively, the 2005 Nissan Maxima had 763 complaints, and 61% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 Nissan Maxima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 Nissan Maxima fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 465 ENGINE 58 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 32 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27 STEERING 13 SERVICE BRAKES 13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11 TIRES 10 SUSPENSION 9 WHEELS 8 SEATS 8 STRUCTURE 7 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7 AIR BAGS 7 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 EQUIPMENT 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 SEAT BELTS 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 VISIBILITY 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1

Worst 2005 Nissan Maxima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2005 Nissan Maxima February 12, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 175000 miles

Tamara inflators seat belts didn't lock or light did not come on. smashed body all the way to back seat bottom to ground. engine was idling very high...

SERVICE BRAKES
2005 Nissan Maxima August 6, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 98000 miles

We purchased this car in 08/13 after we bought the car it needed a transmission then ended up putting 2 transmissions in the car, also a new throttle...

ENGINE
2005 Nissan Maxima July 14, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 71000 miles

I recently bought a 2005 nissan maxima from carmax it was about a month after i bought the car the transmission started to slip and change gears reall...

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