These are standard specifications for the 2005 Nissan Maxima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 5 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2004 - 2008 |
| Price : | $27,100 |
| Weight : | 3432 lbs | 1556.729 kg |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 29 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.28 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 95.5 mm | 3.76 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.4 mm | 3.205 in. |
| Compression : | 10.3 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6600 RPM |
6 Manual , 5 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.153 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.944 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.392 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.055 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.809 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.630 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2005 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20021204 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V512000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT. |
| Consequence | A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. |
| Notes | NISSAN RECALL NO. PB011.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V338000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS. |
| Consequence | IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS TO ENSURE THAT THE STANDARD IS MET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2006. THE INFINITI Q45 MODEL VEHICLES ARE BEING CAMPAIGNED UNDER A SEPARATE RECALL (PLEASE SEE 05V374000). OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200. |
| Notes | INFINITI RECALL NO. R0604/NISSAN RECALL NO.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2005 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $46,326 |
| Avg. Home : | $297,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.24 |
| Total Car Production : | 11,946,653 |
2005 Nissan Maxima FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2005 Nissan Maxima?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Nissan Maxima? A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima has a wheelbase size of 111.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2005 Nissan Maxima? A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima has a length of 193.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2005 Nissan Maxima? A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima has a width of 71.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have?A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima has 40.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Nissan Maxima have?A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima has legroom of 43.90 inches.Q: What is the 2005 Nissan Maxima's towing capacity?A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: How much did the 2005 Nissan Maxima cost when new?A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima had a base price of approximately $27,100 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2005 Nissan Maxima? A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima was a Sedan.Q: What engine did the 2005 Nissan Maxima have? A: The engine powering the 2005 Nissan Maxima was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2005 Nissan Maxima have? A: The 2005 Nissan Maxima had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.