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3GNEC12Z55G••••••2005 Nissan MAXIMA
This build is quieter than most: 5 complaints against 18 for the average 2005 Nissan MAXIMA build.
5on this build
695on the model
38builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Power Train 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJan 2018
At 80k I put my truck in reverse and heard a clunk sound and immediately it wouldn't shift gears anymore. I went and had the transmission rebuilt which lasted roughly 10k more. Now, the truck won't shift yet again and the filter was changed and the rear output seal. Currently,…
Electrical SystemNov 2008
2005 chevy avalanche with 48,975 miles. At approx 47,000 tachometer stopped working. Tonight while driving the speedometer suddenly went to 60-80 mph while I was only doing 40-45 mph. When I turned the ignition off the needle only dropped to the 30 mph level. While driving…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2008
Speedometer on my 2005 avalanche started to act erratic while driving. It gives false speed indication for example driving on the freeway at 6-mph it will just drop to 30mph even though the vehicle speed has not changed. My concern is the creeping effect of the truck and still…
Power TrainMay 2011
1. After warm up takes about 5 seconds to click into gear after the shift lever is put in "d" 2. Very hard jerky shifts between 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st and accompanied by loud clunking noise. 3. Transmission slips out of gear during regular driving alllowing the engine to rev…
Electrical SystemJan 2008
Speedometer gives false readings and sticks. Other gauges (oil pres, temp) redline and are inaccurate. Gets worst with time. 41k miles on a 2005 avalanche (chevy)
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNEC12Z55G204155 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.