2005 Nissan Maxima Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 948 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Nissan Maxima, 1% of the 948 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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 2005 Nissan Maxima where the steel wheels are corroding causing slow leaks when tires are sealed to the wheel. I am concerned about hitting potholes at higher speeds and seal breaking causing car to go out of control. Car has 51,000 miles on it. Nissan dealership where car was purchased advises corrosion warranty lapsed as of 3/25/2010.this problem first started in 3/2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10352281, filed 2010-08, 51,000 miles“The 2005 Nissan Maxima has a terrible transmission. Problems shifting gears and when trying to accelerate it wont shift out of gears to go faster. Such as if I stop at a stop light or stop sign and then try to go again it accelerates very (5mph). Also when shifting into drive, it does this loud banging jerk that jerks the entire car. Was told transmission is slipping. There are thousands of other complaints for the nissian Maxima transmission and needs to be a recall on the transmission. Car is only 13 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #11120805, filed 2018-08, 170,000 miles“The transmission on my 2005 Nissan/Maxima is hard shifting when engine/transmissionis is hot, delaying take off and kicking extremely bad when picking up speed and the automatic transmission shifts gears. Two motor mount are already broken as a result of this problem. Nissan dealer recommended replace transmission. A transmission specialized shop inspected and tested the transmission for second opinion and did no find problem in the transmission, other than 2 bad sensors. Sensors was replaced and 6 months later the problem started again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944019, filed 2017-01“Car has 41k miles. Was taken to the dealer 4 times for a shimmy and vibration when driving over 55 MPH. 3 times balanced and aligned tires. 4th time was told all 4 rims are bent and need to be replaced. Unable to get accurate information on warranty from dealer nor Nissan.”
NHTSA complaint #10199080, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
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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