Recalls ·2005 Nissan Maxima

2005 Nissan Maxima recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Nissan Maxima; the most frequently affected component is seats — power adjust. Owners filed 948 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 22 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints948
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Seats — Power adjustCampaign 05V512000 · 07 Nov 2005

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.

Risk: A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Child seat — Latch strapCampaign 05V338000 · 26 Jul 2005

Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. This may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats to these brackets.

Risk: If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on august 28, 2006. The infiniti q45 model vehicles are being campaigned under a separate recall (please see 05v374000). Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train19 · 48%
Engine8 · 20%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Vehicle speed control4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Suspension2 · 5%
Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The car has a sound as if it were metal fatigue in the front of the hood a hard blow sounds loud every time the car moves from one side to the other they have not been able to find the problem they say what is a factory defect i am afraid that it is a metal that is under fatigue and the engine falls on the ground…

Suspension · Jan 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

My car only has 112337 mile and needed to replace the transmission , now at 112954 have to replace the abs control module . The transmission was hard shifting/ jerking when you get to about 30-35 mph . So it cost almost 4,000.00 to fix and the the speedometer and odometer quit working after 500 miles with new…

Power train · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. While driving 40 mph up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the engine revved, the vehicle switched gears, and the vehicle began moving in reverse. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot…

Vehicle speed control · Sep 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Car would stay in 5th gear when turned. It would move but at slow rate. Now it will move about a 100 feet then gear wont engage. You can give it gas but it just wont move. Ill let it cool down and it move again but will resume problem.

Power train · Sep 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.