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2005 Nissan Maxima Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Maxima, affecting structure & body and other. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Nissan dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Nov 7, 2005
Owner complaints
948

All 2005 Nissan Maxima recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 05V512000Nov 7, 2005Structure & Body102,551 vehicles

    Seats:front assembly:power adjust

    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.

  2. NHTSA 05V338000Jul 26, 2005Other90,016 vehicles

    Child seat:latch strap

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Maxima, covering structure & body and other.
Are 2005 Nissan Maxima recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2005 Nissan Maxima?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 05V512000, reported Nov 7, 2005, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.