2005 Nissan Maxima transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 312 complaints for the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 312 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 273 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 106 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 93 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 31 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 273 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
My 2005 nissan maxima's transmission started slipping in the september of 2009, I had maintenance done on the entire car done including the transmission which stopped the problem temporarily. By january of 2010 the problem came back and worst. The car would stop in the middle of traffic and it took about 5 seconds for the car to change shift.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 nissan maxima. The transmission failed when the gear was shifted from park to drive and slipped into third or fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer stated that it could have been a miscommunication with the computerized system. None of the parts were replaced. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist with the repairs. The VIN information wasn't available. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Maxima
- Drivetrain & axles 470 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints