Overview & Reviews

Improved manual transmission shift feel (thanks to a shorter shift stroke), black-tone brake calipers, additional chrome accents inside and new softer leather upholstery. Auto-dimming outside mirrors are now available, and a new 12-volt power point resides at the base of the center stack.

• Roomy interior, lots of upscale options, sweet V6, available with a manual transmission.

• So-so center stack ergonomics, premium price without the premium nameplate.

User Reviews:

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  Vibration in Chasis - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By shaky - March 10 - 8:56 pm

  Have owned for 3 mos. on 3rd set of tires, courtesy of Nissan. Taken it in to dealer 7 times for check. Vibration in seats and steering wheel from 50 - 80 mph. Told initially road force issues, better tires were a temporary fix now the shaking has resumed. Anyone else have this problem?

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  Never buy a Nissan - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By lordavot - September 13 - 9:36 am

  I bought the sixth generation 2005 Maxima when it was abt 49k miles. At abt 70k miles I starting experiencing transmission problems. shifting from park to drive, it jerks and it is really bad when the engine is warm. from drive to reverse or reverse to drive it does the same thing. The engine slips and the RPM races to 5 or 6 when you accelerate without any pick up. When I contacted Nissan they told me there is nothing they can do about it. Thousands of sixth generation maxima owners are having the same problem but nissan will not own up to their defect and recall and fix the problem. I am going back to TOYOTA. always faithful. NEVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE WILL I BUY A NISSAN PRODUCT.

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  Junk Car, Stay Away from Nissan. - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By Junk - June 30 - 8:36 pm

  Bought Brand new from dealership. Like interior and exterior but quality is bad. Coolant leaks cost $400 and Timing Chain also went bad $1500. A coworker had Frontier pick up also had the same problem. Google on Nissan cars and trucks with V6, it seems like common problem. Never heard timing chain replace before. Had 2004 Corolla with 162,000 miles and still running like brand new. Go with Toyota or Honda and forget nissan.

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  Only buy if its a steal!!! - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By travisbeamon - May 20 - 1:20 pm

  The car itself has been good to me for the three years Ive owned it until recently. The transmission is garbage. Just like everyone else my Maxima bumps, randomly shifts, accelerates, and downshifts hard when stopping. Sometimes it wont even downshift when I stop it will stay in 3rd gear. Only 70k on the car. This car has been serviced on time by Nissan the entire three years Ive owned it so it has been taken care of. Its just a known defect with these cars. I thought I bought a Nissan not a Dodge! $4500 to repair the transmission. Whos going to pay that much for a car that is 6 years old? Im looking to trade it in and leave Nissan alone because they wont stand by their products!

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  not what i have experienced in the past - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By d hadfield - September 20 - 8:00 am

  having been a previous maxima owner, I expected the same great performance as in the past. I sold my 2001 GLE and purchased the 2005 SE and have been disappointed in the gas mileage, the ride and the reliability. Give me back my older 2001.

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  Mediocre Maxima - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By mastj - September 10 - 7:40 pm

  Very disappointed with my first Maxima, expected much more. Quality is lacking. Overall, nice looks, but mediocre performance and rough drivetrain.

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  Bad Buy! - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By pdmj - October 4 - 3:06 am

  Even though this car looks like a best buy in terms of price (even the newer models), this car will rip you apart in maintenance cost. All parts are 3 times as expensive as other cars in the category. Annual maintenance is about $1200 up 60000 miles and there after just pray to god! Your maintenance cost may go even upto $3000 / year. I have a Honda Odyssey bought at the same time as that of Maxima, but in terms of maintenance Odyssey has no major maintenance needs. In all I would say Nissan NO GO!

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  Uncomfortable seats - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By Debbie - July 20 - 9:56 pm

  Has anyone else had a problem with the seats. I love the car except the seat is so hard after 1/2 hour I am in excruciating pain and cant drive it at all. Ive never had this experience before with a car. I test drove it but had no problem on the limited test drive that I took at two different dealerships. Back pillows havent helped and the car is leased. Any suggestions to remedy problem would be appeciated - also just curious to know if I am alone in experiencing this problem.

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  Dont buy - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By cubs - July 10 - 10:00 am

  I have 82,000 miles on the engine its in the shop for a new engine

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  Avoid this 2005 Maxima - 2005 Nissan Maxima
  By rcs26 - March 26 - 4:11 pm

  I have bought all new cars Malibu(150k), Camry(225K) & donated both cars while running good. Then I bought new Toyota sienna ( 252K & running good), I decided to buy new & different car & I bought brand new design Maxima "Nissans Flagship Car" with so much hope. It ran good for 2 yrs & then started breaking down. Dealer fixed whatever was under warranty. After all warranties expired major things started breaking. I replaced all Camshaft sensors. A/C was fixed twice still leaking. Struts and tie-rods were replaced. Within last year timing chain guides & transmission broke, estimate ~$7000. Now I was told it leaks oil. Havent decide whether to repair/resale. I still love to buy new Nissan.