2005 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 948 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 1% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my 2005 Nissan Maxima for almost 3 years. Purchased it from used car dealership. The first year I had it, I had to get a transmission. I purchased a transmission for about 3000, and still having the same problem as before. The car is really nice except for the transmission. I found out I am not the only one complaining. I had taken it to several transmission places for them to look at it, but they all say these cars have that problem, and they think it should be a recall on these vehicle for that reason. Please help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458767, filed 2012-05, 73,000 miles“My 2005 Nissan Maxima has 96000 miles and does this jerk shift between 20-30 MPH. It started a about a year ago and every time I take in to service they tell me nothing is wrong. I just took it again for transmission check and they told me that everything is okay. I welcome any feedback as to the best course of action to correct these intermittent and random symptoms that include: 1. Takes about 5 seconds to click into gear after the shift lever is put in d 2. Very hard jerky shifts between 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st and accompanied by loud clunking noise. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510860, filed 2013-05, 96,000 miles“The car has a sound as if it were metal fatigue in the front of the hood a hard blow sounds loud every time the car moves from one side to the other they have not been able to find the problem they say what is a factory defect I am afraid that it is a metal that is under fatigue and the engine falls on the ground running on the street.”
NHTSA complaint #11377303, filed 2020-12, 45,500 miles“Continuous problem. Suspension not properly functional on the right side of vehicle. Feels like loss of control may occur. Loud noise on right side when outside temperature above 75 degrees. Repeated trips for inspection at dealer. On one occasion the rear shocks were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10246507, filed 2008-10, 144 miles“Dt: the contact replaced the right front wheel bearing assembly under warranty. Both right and left front struts were replaced at 8500 miles. These parts were replaced under warranty as well. There have been no problems with the suspension since the replacement of these parts. Updated 12/7/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10141377, filed 2005-11, 6,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10018692Jun 6, 2012Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Voluntary service campaign rear suspension member replacement/ bushing replacement and sealing. *jb updated 6/12/12.
- 10040510Aug 24, 2011Nissan: axle bolt and torque information.
- 10019894Mar 24, 2006Voluntary service campaign rear suspension member replacement/bushing replacement and sealing.
- 10019178Mar 24, 2006Voluntary service campaign rear suspension member replacement/bushing replacement and sealing.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 29 | 11% |
| 2009 | 36 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 102 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 14% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Maxima
777 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTires
17 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology