2005 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Specifications

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Redline :	6600 RPM

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2005 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$46,326
Avg. Home :	$297,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.24
Total Car Production :	11,946,653

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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.