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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.

2005 Nissan Maxima structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2006Sep 2008Dec 2009Jan 2011Oct 2012Jul 2014Jan 2016May 2020
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Dec 2020; peak Mar 2013 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Nissan Maxima

  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.

Structure & Body complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200543 (5%)
  2. 200623 (4%)
  3. 200735 (27%)
  4. 200824 (30%)
  5. 200925 (7%)
  6. 201018 (7%)
  7. 201112 (11%)
  8. 201212 (11%)
  9. 20132 (3%)
  10. 20145 (5%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 201611 (8%)
  13. 201718 (17%)
  14. 20183 (8%)
  15. 20192 (11%)
  16. 20206 (27%)
  17. 20211 (33%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

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.

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.