Four problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2005 Maxima.
The car started jerking when you put it in geer. Then it started jerking and changing while driving and take off at a rapid speed. I took it to Nissan in December 2010 to get it checked out for the jerking and to get an oil change. I was told that the car wasn't under warranty even though I had taken a extended warranty out. I purchase a new vehicle at that time. 2011 pathfinder. I took my Maxima back to Nissan in July 2015 because the check engine light was coming on and the car was still doing the same but worse. The dealer never sat that there was a recall on the car for the transmission. A family member found this website for me.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 20 mph and down shifting the vehicle would jerk forward. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the transmission and motor mount needed to be replaced and that the motor was cracked. The failure would occur intermittently and over time became progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost all power and shut off. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and they discovered that the crank sensor failed. The mechanic reset the sensor. He took the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 68,174.
: the contact stated while driving 20mph the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the check engine light illuminated. Additionally, the engine was difficult to start after sitting for a prolonged period of time. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop where a diagnostic test was performed. Although the code indicated the crank position sensor failed, the vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was also not alerted.