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2005 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Nissan Maxima has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Nissan Maxima

Powertrain
738
Engine
53
Electrical
20
Other
19
Brakes
18
Structure
18
Steering
17
Tires
15
Suspension
11
Speed Control
9
Airbags
8
Latches & Locks
7
Seats
4
Fuel System
3
Wheels
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 5, 2018SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURETHE CAR HAS A SOUND AS IF IT WERE METAL FATIGUE IN THE FRONT OF THE HOOD A HARD BLOW SOUNDS LOUD EVE...
Jan 28, 2017SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROU...
Apr 19, 2015SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCAR JUMPS WHEN SWITCHING GEARS OR PUTTING YOUR FOOT OR TAKING IT OFF GAS
May 1, 2013SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINMY 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA HAS 96000 MILES AND DOES THIS JERK SHIFT BETWEEN 20-30 MPH. IT STARTED A ABO...
Feb 2, 2009SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINI HAVE HAD MY 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS. PURCHASED IT FROM USED CAR DEALERSHIP. THE FIRS...
Aug 10, 2007SUSPENSION,WHEELSCAR HAS 41K MILES. WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR A SHIMMY AND VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING OVER 55 M...
Jan 16, 2007SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENTMY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2005 MAXIMA SL IN OCTOBER OF 2004. WE HAVE HAD THE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED 5...
Sep 5, 2006SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 MAXIMA FRONT END SHAKING WHEN I START BRAKING. I HAVE HAD MY TIRE...
Aug 16, 2005SUSPENSIONDT: THE CONTACT REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY UNDER WARRANTY. BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT ...
Aug 2, 2005SUSPENSIONCONTINUOUS PROBLEM. SUSPENSION NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONAL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. FEELS LIKE LOSS...
Mar 7, 2005SUSPENSION,CHILD SEATBOUGHT NISSAN MAXIMA 2005 IN MARCH OF 2005. STARTED WITH SHAKING STEERING WHEEL FROM 55 MPH AND ABOV...

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