One problem related to engine shut off without warning has 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 vehicle will crank, but would not start. While driving home the vehicle shut down in the middle of the intersection. Vehicle was inched into a parking lot. Towed the next day. The ipdm module was found to be defective. The module part was on back order. . . . A brand new design, and consumer believed there was a major flaw in design to have no auxilliary power or warning when this should occur.