CarModelProblems.com

2005 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

61Engine complaints
6.4%Of all 948 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN469 · 49.5%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION306 · 32.3%
ENGINE61 · 6.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 3.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32 · 3.4%

Share of the 948 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Nissan Maxima overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

11201220201352014112015520164201712018120192202112025

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Nissan Maxima: 61 of 948 complaints on file (6.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have in total?

948 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.