2004 Nissan Maxima
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,725
- rank #127 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 916 complaints (53%)
- Reported harm
- 43 crashes / 34 injuries
- 4 deaths; 32 fires
2004 Nissan Maxima vs 2005 Nissan Maxima
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2005 Nissan Maxima
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,152
- rank #304 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 775 complaints (67%)
- Reported harm
- 32 crashes / 74 injuries
- 0 deaths; 17 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
573
2005 Nissan Maxima has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
0
2004 Nissan Maxima vs 2005 Nissan Maxima
Top component overlap
Same family
Power Train vs Power Train
2004 Nissan Maxima problem mix
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 601
- POWER TRAIN 315
- TIRES:SIDEWALL 74
- TIRES 61
- ENGINE 51
2005 Nissan Maxima problem mix
- POWER TRAIN 469
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 306
- ENGINE 61
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 32
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2004 Nissan Maxima or 2005 Nissan Maxima?
2005 Nissan Maxima has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,152 vs 1,725). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2005 Nissan Maxima is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).