Skip to main content

Used 2005 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
270 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
3.88 out of 5 stars

Hope the new ones are better

Blaine, 02/15/2009
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Car looks great & handles well. Right away we had trouble with paint chipping on back door sill, dealer was no help even though other Maximas were better. 20000km chrome (plastic) on grille peeled but dealer replaced. 61000km the battery went, 81000km a rear well sensor went, ABS, slip & VDC not working. Replaced the sensor, 220km those features not working again. No problem getting it looked at, the problem is the bill that ALWAYS comes with it. Slight steering wheel vibration, other reviews scares me to thinking it could be bearings. Would I buy another? Not sure at this time, I like the looks of the 09, but am hesitant.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Loki, 12/03/2004
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my third Nissan and my first Maxima. My previous car was a '96 Altima and I decided it was time to upgrade. I really like the Maxima! It's a pleasure to drive and quite luxurious for the price. A lot of pick- up and an amazingly quiet drive. I looked at the Acura TL and that was slightly more luxurious, but not worth the extra $3,000 they wanted. I was also very pleased with the dealer (Nissan City in Port Chester NY); no b.s. and very little sales smarminess.

Report Abuse
2005 Nissan Maxima for sale near you
Showing 3 of 23 listings
See all 23 listings

4.88 out of 5 stars

nukenight

nukenight, 10/04/2004
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Hot car, has pizzazz and great options. 350Z from the driver's seat forward, with rear seat and trunk to boot. Considered an Avalon, but it was 'just a car.' This is the most exciting new car I have ever experienced.

Report Abuse

3.13 out of 5 stars

Not so hot

Ralph Cole, 02/16/2005
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was my 3rd Max and by far the worst. We have had the car in for replacement of the factory installed sky view (service recall issued), the rear window replaced (rattle), dash panel glass (keeps fogging),and resewed the leather seat to name a few problems. The 265 horses are hard to handle because the car is front wheel drive. Hey other than that, the car is great! HA HA

Report Abuse

2.75 out of 5 stars

not what i have experienced in the past

d hadfield, 08/12/2009
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

having been a previous maxima owner, I expected the same great performance as in the past. I sold my 2001 GLE and purchased the 2005 SE and have been disappointed in the gas mileage, the ride and the reliability. Give me back my older 2001.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5