2005 Nissan Maxima: recalls, safety & fuel economy

Safety recalls (2)

• SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST · #05V512000 · 07/11/2005

  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.

  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 STRAP · #05V338000 · 26/07/2005

  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.

  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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.

Crash-test ratings

• 2005 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB

  Overall

  Not rated

  Frontal

  Not rated

  Side

  Not rated

  Rollover

  Not rated

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Owner-reported problems

948 complaints filed with NHTSA (16 involving a crash, 10 a fire). Most-reported areas:

• Power train777
• Engine61
• Engine and engine cooling40
• Electrical system38
• Vehicle speed control33
• Service brakes28
• Unknown or other27
• Structure25

Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.

Quick answers

Does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Nissan Maxima, involving the seats, child seat. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; ask the seller for proof they were done.

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Nissan Maxima?

The EPA rates it at 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) combined.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Maxima?

Owners have filed 948 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are Power train, Engine, Engine and engine cooling.

Fuel economy

Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.