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2005 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems

The 2005 Nissan Maxima has 48 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

48

Electrical System complaints

4%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING PERIODICALLY OVER A WEEKS TIME, SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, NEXT DAY THE PARKED CAR '5 HOURS COLD' CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND FUSE BOX AREA EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL BURNED UP. POLICE REPORT WAS DONE BUT I DO NOT HAVE A COPY, STILL WAITING ON FIRE MARSHAL REPORT. UPON…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 28, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Maxima electrical system — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.