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2005 Nissan Maxima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 4% of all 948 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 38,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
37
4% of 948
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
38,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Nissan Maxima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 25, 2005, latest Dec 1, 2020.

2005 Nissan Maxima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2005Jun 2006Mar 2007Oct 2007Feb 2009Nov 2011Jul 2016
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Dec 2020; peak Jul 2007 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Maxima model year

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

  1. 200537 (4%)
  2. 200631 (5%)
  3. 20078 (6%)
  4. 200812 (15%)
  5. 200942 (12%)
  6. 201031 (11%)
  7. 20115 (5%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20169 (6%)
  13. 201713 (13%)
  14. 20183 (8%)
  15. 20192 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 38,500 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Maxima has the most suspension complaints (42), compared with 37 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Nissan Maxima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Maxima is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.