Used 2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Transmission problems
cardenasj2038, San Antonio, TX, 05/24/2012
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
85 of 88 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2005 Nissan Maxima and recently I have had some transmission issues. The gears have been sticking and slipping and so I took it to the dealership and was informed that I need a new transmission and that my warranty expired 890 miles before I took it in (my warranty on the transmission was until the car reached 60,000 miles). The dealership then informed me that it would cost $5300 to replace this. I did some research on the internet and found out that I am no the only person with this issue, and I also noticed that it is a widespread issue for the model year I have.
Good car for Transmission Repair Shops
gregsandiego, San Diego, CA, 06/04/2012
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Add me to the list of people with a Nissan Maxima and a bad transmission. Mine had only 52,000 miles when the thing started slipping and lurching in the low gears. A trip to my local transmission specialist confirms the worst, at a cost of $3100 to $4000 to repair.
Only buy if it's a steal!!!
travisbeamon, Kernersville, NC, 08/24/2011
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
The car itself has been good to me for the three years I've owned it until recently. The transmission is garbage. Just like everyone else my Maxima bumps, randomly shifts, accelerates, and downshifts hard when stopping. Sometimes it won't even downshift when I stop it will stay in 3rd gear. Only 70k on the car. This car has been serviced on time by Nissan the entire three years I've owned it so it has been taken care of. It's just a known defect with these cars. I thought I bought a Nissan not a Dodge! $4500 to repair the transmission. Who's going to pay that much for a car that is 6 years old? I'm looking to trade it in and leave Nissan alone because they won't stand by their products!
fast fun family ride
mrjustin24, Brunswick, GA, 06/24/2014
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought our Maxima used and got a great deal on it. It was super reliable, super fast and had plenty of space. This car was an awesome drive. The exterior design was great in its day but aged quickly I feel like. The dash design was stupid. The fake suede material on the dash didn't fool anyone into luxury. The rest of the car was great. We had no problem squeezing 29-30 mpg out on the highway after being told by the dealership it would never happen.
Cam Crank Sensors 200K+miles 2005 Nissan Max
margiea4, Carlsbad, CA, 02/19/2014
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2005 with 13K miles - not perfect on the maintenance, but I do take care of it. This car has surpassed 200K miles (do a lot of driving). Problem with transmission and dash warnings with TCS with car stalling not shifting into gear. Transmission shop wanted 3800.00 :-(. Got second opinion and got computer analysis. Spent $160.00 on sensors and hubby did the work. Hubby automatic Hero Status :-). Car runs like a baby again. Thank you YouTube.
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