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US recalls (2)
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 and remedy
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.
Child seat: latch strap
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Electrical
2005-11-03 · campaign 2005-341
On certain vehicles equipped with a driver seat power lumbar support, if the wire harness from the lumbar switch is routed incorrectly, the harness could be pinched or chafed against the structural parts on the underside of the seat when the seat is in the full-down position. An electrical short could ignite the harness cover and cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the lumbar wire harness.
Owner complaints (948)
Owners filed 948 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan Maxima (16 crashes, 10 fires, 29 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 777 | |
| Engine | 61 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 40 | |
| Electrical system | 38 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | |
| Unknown or other | 27 | |
| Structure | 25 | |
| Steering | 17 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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