Brake Sensor problems of the 2005 Nissan Maxima

Prior owner reported issues with abs rear sensor, and having to disconnect fuse. Vehicle was taken to Nissan dealer for service weeks ago, I authorized diagnostic fee and was notified that computer reports rear right abs sensor being defective and needing to be replaced at a total cost a little over $550. Driving from dealer, the vehicle has reduced acceleration out of nowhere to a point where I have not driven car until I proceed with repairs at dealer. Since re-connecting fuse that powers abs. . . At times I have found the car battery drained. After jump starting vehicle, permitting battery to charge,,, after turning off car I would hear the abs pump (on firewall, passenger side) on and not turn off unless I remove the fuse again. If abs is not standard in all vehicles, why is it that it cannot be completely disabled without negatively effecting other systems, but more importantly braking and electrical.

The abs system is defective based upon Nissan manufacturers bulletin regarding Maxima's years 2004, 2005, 2006. The requirement of Nissan to replace 2-rear wheel hubs $444. 10, 2-rear abs wheel sensors $627. 20, and possibly the abs actuator-assy $1306. 51 all due to the technical fact that water accumulates in the wheel hubs and causes failure of the sensors & abs actuator assy to properly engage the abs computer ( actuator), causing the abs computer to continually turn on it's pump motor making the vehicle be unstable and not stop evenly. I'm advised by Nissan service the effect of the actuator continually running will cause it to burn out prematurely but Nissan is requiring the customer to make the repairs at their own expense even though this issue has been apparent in 2004, 2005, 2006. The inherent danger to myself as the owner, passengers, pedestrians, other vehicles is of paramount concern in consideration of operating this vehicle.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph and applying the brakes, the anti-lock braking system engaged. The vehicle would jerk once the anti-lock braking system engaged independently and caused a delay in stopping distance. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the abs sensor was causing the anti-lock brake system to engage during normal braking. The dealer replaced the abs sensor as well as the rear hub assembly. The failure mileage was 40,930. Kmj.

While driving at speeds under 55 and above my abs motor engages and pumps causing car to handle strange with out brakes being pressed at all , it is sporadic when doing so while driving. All of this is on 4 tires with good even pressure and on perfectly dry level asphalt . The abs also engages while attempting to brake with a noticeable amount of pedal fade and flutter on perfectly dry asphalt with undesired stopping distances, such as rolling thru stop signs. Never has a warning light or any check light, light up during the incidents. Here is a link to consumer complaints of many other Maxima owners that have had same problems with there brakes. . Read more...

Loss of both rear wheel abs sensors causes abs system to stop working completely. Technical service bulletin publish by Nissan relating to failure, car owner's responsibility. Abs pump and controller failure.

The 2005 Nissan Maxima has a known issue and it's not just me, if you google for Maxima abs issue, every one has been complaining about this. Apparently, the hole near the right abs sensor is too small for the dust particles to escape which clogs the abs and short circuits the abs module. I live in new york state where it snows heavily sometimes in winters. My abs module blew up because of this issue. People I have spoken to have had same exact issue. It's amazing how Nissan has not recalled these vehicles for this problem. Abs system not working is a safety issue. I don;'t see how they can ignore this. Not just that, this sort of becomes a scam since they are aware of this issue and still not recalling it.