2005 Nissan Maxima brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 28 complaints for the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
"tamara inflators" seat belts didn't lock or light did not come on. Smashed body all the way to back seat bottom to ground. Engine was idling very high felt/sound as if we were going 60 but only was going 40. No air bags came on. Brakes grinding. Back window blew out and tires flat in back.. Windows slow on drivers side. When the sheriff tahoe hit us at 80MPH on u.s.
Prior owner reported issues with ABS rear sensor, and having to disconnect fuse. Vehicle was taken to nissan dealer for service weeks ago, I authorized diagnostic fee and was notified that computer reports rear right ABS sensor being defective and needing to be replaced at a total cost a little over $550. Driving from dealer, the vehicle has reduced acceleration out of nowhere to a point where I have not driven car until I proceed with repairs at dealer. Since re-connecting fuse that powers ABS...
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Maxima
- Drivetrain & axles 470 complaints
- Transmission 312 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints