2005 Nissan Maxima Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 5% of all 948 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 7 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 43
- 5% of 948
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 88,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Nissan Maxima body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 14, 2006, latest Dec 1, 2020.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Nissan Maxima
- 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Maxima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
- Which Nissan Maxima year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2005 Nissan Maxima has the most body and structure complaints (43), compared with 43 for the 2005.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Nissan Maxima?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Maxima concerns the body and structure: 05V512000.