Model year guide

2005 Nissan Maxima

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Nissan Maxima is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 229 on record.

2005 Nissan Maxima — representative photo
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2005 Nissan Maxima at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$3,453

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2005 Nissan Maxima recalls 2

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust NHTSA Campaign #05V512000 · 07/11/2005

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.

Fix: 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 NHTSA Campaign #05V338000 · 26/07/2005

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.

Fix: 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 O…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2005 Nissan Maxima safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2005 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2005 Nissan Maxima MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2005 Nissan Maxima worth?

Low
$1,900
Typical price
$3,453
High
$5,100

From 229 comparable 2005 Nissan Maxima listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Nissan Maxima costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,900
Total$16,650
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,453) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,532), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Nissan Maxima trims & engines on record

Trims
3.5 SL
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2005 Nissan Maxima vehicles on record

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2005 Nissan Maxima — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Nissan Maxima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What is the 2005 Nissan Maxima safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2005 Nissan Maxima crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2005 Nissan Maxima get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Nissan Maxima at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2005 Nissan Maxima worth?

Comparable 2005 Nissan Maxima listings run roughly $1,900–$5,100, typically around $3,453 (from 229 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.