2005 Nissan Maxima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 948 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 0% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles.
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.
“To NHTSA: I am filing a complaint against Nissan car dealership of shaker heights. On october 19th, 2008, I was driving my 2005 Nissan Maxima se on the highway along a straightaway when my skylight moon roof suddenly implode. It was a loud burst causing small microscopic glass particles to scatter throughout my interior. The glass cut my arm and flew in my hair. I believe it may have been due to the slightest possible twisting or torque of the frame bending with the road. The 2004 model of my vehicle recently had a recall due to this exact issue. My vehicle was manufacture in jan. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247175, filed 2008-10, 71,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the front passenger seat adjuster switch failed and caused the seat to overheat. The failure also affected the steering column and it can no longer be adjusted up, down, or sideways. It remains in the locked position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the heated seat switch was the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the switch at the cost of $210. The manufacturer will not provide reimbursement because they have not received any complaints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232410, filed 2008-06, 88,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192727Jan 28, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10023398Nov 15, 20072004 - 2008 maxima - door power mirrors inoperable.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 30 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 20% |
| 1993 | 12 | 15% |
| 1992 | 14 | 13% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 19% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 6 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsSuspension
13 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.
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