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2005 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (0%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 66 repairs.
2005 Nissan Maxima transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (11%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 73000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission shifted hard |
2005 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 66300 mi US $490 |
Clutch was sticking and stalled with clutch stuck at floorboard. Replaced slave cylinder but problem returned due to a pinhole leak in the slave cylinder hose. |
| 69000 mi US $323 |
Broken clutch pedal bracket replaced |
| 174000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch master cylinder leaked replaced both master and slave |
| 118000 mi US $83 |
Common problem. Replaced broken clutch bracket with new bracket. Had mechanic weld the failure points on the old one to hopefully increase strength and reliability. Car is drive-able with broken bracket, just squeaks and is hard to press. |
2005 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $125 |
Transmission acting eradic. Hard shifts. Transmiision fluid was replaced. |
| US $4000 | Slipping Transmission |
| 64600 mi US $1000 |
This year/model are notorious for trans problems. Slam shift issue caused by a faulty (factory) valve body. Fix is found by replacing valve body with an aftermarket version. |
| 149000 mi | Transmission started slipping and bucking a few thousand miles ago. Repair shop said they could smell a varnish type smell to the transmission fluid. Reluctant to replace fluid and filter because whenever they have done that ton other like units, the un |
| 149000 mi | Transmission slipping when traded. |
| 83000 mi US $668 |
Replaced rt. inner CV boot; replace engine oil, oil filter & air filter element, rotated tires (free) & checked & topped off all fluids(free). |
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