When I first purchased my dark blue 2004 Maxima SL, I was very happy with it. As time went by, however, the honeymoon was over and I realized that, at least mine, was simply an average car at best. The power, roominess, and equipment list is what first caught my attention and I still enjoy both of those aspects even today. It is the other, less noticable things that have now caught the majority of my attention (and ire).
Below is a list of new and used nissan maxima for sale.
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA SE $4,050.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9d 12h 51m Buy It Now for only: $6,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima S V6 w/Leath 11 NISSAN MAXIMA LEATHER SUNROOF 3.5L V6 - free delivery/airfare/kindle fire $23,995.00 Time Remaining: 9h 13m Buy It Now for only: $23,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SV AUTO SUNROOF LEATHER ONLY 37K $15,100.00 (37 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $23,980.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV Sport V6 10 NISSAN MAXIMA SV SPORT LEATHER SUNROOF NAV- free delivery/airfare/kindle fire $25,995.00 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 27m Buy It Now for only: $25,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SE SKYVIEW SUNROOF SPOILER 40K!! $5,900.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $18,980.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA $950.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 7m Buy It Now for only: $950.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 S SUNROOF CD AUDIO ALLOYS 38K MI $6,300.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 53m Buy It Now for only: $21,780.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SL 07 MAXIMA SL NAVIG LEATHER XM LOADED 18" ~OFFERS~ $15,900.00 Time Remaining: 9d 10h 18m Buy It Now for only: $15,900.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 S AUTOMATIC SUNROOF ONLY 25K MI $8,000.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $23,780.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SE 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE $6,995.00 Time Remaining: 14d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $6,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SV SUNROOF LEATHER BLK ON BLK 7K $8,100.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $26,980.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SL w/1 O 2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL ONE OWNER PrefPkg MRoof HtSts/Mrrs ParkAid Bose6CD HID $8,200.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9,900.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA SV SUNROOF LEATHER!!!!! Low Miles 4 $24,988.00 Time Remaining: 15d 13h 41m Buy It Now for only: $24,988.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2001 SE Low Miles Moonroof $5,300.01 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 14m Buy It Now for only: $5,999.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SV SV Nav Sport Pkg Xenon Moonroof Lthr Htd Seats Spoiler 19in Alloys Must See $20,900.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 57m Buy It Now for only: $20,900.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SE SUNROOF HTD LEATHER BOSE 73K $2,550.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $12,980.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima | KEYLESS ST KEYLESS START, MOONROOF, 12K MILES, 18 IN WHEELS $23,450.00 Time Remaining: 12d 12h 51m Buy It Now for only: $23,450.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SL SUNROOF HTD LEATHER BOSE 69K $1,000.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 7d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $14,780.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV Leather Sunroof Back Up Cam 1-Owner MINT AZ Car 20k Miles LOW PRICE LOOK AT IT $27,500.00 Time Remaining: 18h 56m Buy It Now for only: $27,500.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2000 Nissan Maxima SE, 3.0L V6, Automatic, Loaded, Leather, Sunroof *NO RESERVE* $1,450.00 (33 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 28m |
 Nissan : Maxima GLE 1998 Nissan Maxima $1,400.00 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 27m |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 A 2006(06)Maxima Se Xen Moon Heat Cruise Cd Abs SAVE!!! $11,995.00 Time Remaining: 14d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $11,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SL SUNROOF HTD LEATHER BOSE 47K $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $17,780.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 C 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA SV 18K W-TY 6CD BOSE MRoof HEATED LTHR SEATS LOADED $24,495.00 Time Remaining: 13d 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $24,495.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV Sport Pkg 5-days *NO RESERVE* `09 Maxima 3.5L SV Sport Tech Pkg Nav Xenon Bose Off Lease $19,700.00 Time Remaining: 4d 20h |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 C 2010(10)MAXIMA SV ONLY 6K FACT W-Y ABS CD CHR MOON LTHR $25,100.00 Time Remaining: 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $25,100.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima Pre-Owned Clean Smoke free Warranty Low miles One owner Must sell $9,100.99 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 42m |
 Nissan : Maxima 1993 Nissan Maxima $1,600.00 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 13m Buy It Now for only: $1,600.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SE 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE $6,014.00 (39 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 42m |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 C Pre-Owned Clean Excellent condition Warranty $3,750.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 10h 49m |
 Nissan : Maxima Maxima 2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE $16,995.00 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 47m Buy It Now for only: $16,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 S 09 MAXIMA 3.5 S 18s MOONROOF POWER SEATS 6CD AUTOMATIC CLEAN ONE OWNER $990.00 Time Remaining: 9d 17h 7m Buy It Now for only: $19,990.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE '06 MAXIMA SE 6 SPEED MANUAL LEATHER 1 OWNER BOSE SPORT XENON HARD LOADED SUNRF $11,990.00 Time Remaining: 13h 36m Buy It Now for only: $11,990.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2003 Nissan Maxima SE manual $3,148.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 13h 25m |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA FOR SALE $14,899.00 Time Remaining: 19d 20h 40m Buy It Now for only: $14,899.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 1-OWNER LEATHER BOSE SUNROOF AUTOMATIC SE SILVER ONE OWNER $9,100.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 15h 9m |
 Nissan : Maxima 09" Nissan Maxima 15,000. Must sell!!!! $15,500.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $15,500.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 S 2009 Maxima~Power Roof~Low Miles~Warranty~CLEAN! $5,300.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 42m Buy It Now for only: $21,985.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.0L 190 horsepower 3.0 liter V6 DOHC engine 4 Doors Clock - In-dash Tachometer $2,000.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 32m |
 Nissan : Maxima Beautiful 2010 Nissan Maxima- Loaded $23,500.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 1m Buy It Now for only: $23,500.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA SE EDITION, VERY GOOD CONDITION $3,100.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 22h 23m |
 Nissan : Maxima 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA SL - SUNROOF AND LEATHER - ONE OWNER $14,995.00 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $14,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima GLE 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA. $1,575.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 18m Buy It Now for only: $3,500.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima S 2010 Nissan Maxima S $23,595.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $23,595.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima GLE AUTO 1995 Nissan Maxima RUNS AND DRIVES NO RESERVE $255.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 12h 7m |
After only about 4000 miles, the car developed a very loud rattle/thump in the right rear of the vehicle. After 19 (yes, nineteen) trips to the shop, the noise is still there at 50,000 miles and is worse than ever. All of the suspension was replaced..some pieces were replaced twice. The rear subframe was replaced, the back window was removed and resealed, the seatbelt mechanism was replaced. The list goes on and on. The dealer heard the noise every time and, everytime, they said they fixed it. We went for a test drive and, guess what, they were wrong. The noise is so loud at times it literally sounds like the ass-end of the car is going to fall off. Nissan Customer Service has refused to do anything about it citing the problem is not serious enough to warrant trading me out of the car.
In addition to the noise mentioned above, noise from potholes, uneven pavement, and other road abnormalities intrude far too much into the cabin of the car. Instead of a nice low rumble that you hear in other cars, there is a thump and whack as if the suspension has bottomed out (which it has not). It is very harsh and jarring and mine is even the SL version with the "luxury", smoother riding suspension.
The paint is peeling in several locations on the car...up by the right mirror and on the right front door moulding are the two worst areas. An area approximately 10 inches long has peeled completely off the moulding. Again, Nissan North America really came through...they claim it to be NORMAL wear and tear and won't cover it even though the car is only 2 years old.
These are annoyance items to be sure and really don't effect the safety or drivability (although it has also been in for several recalls, idling problems, stalling problems, emmision problems, brake problems, and steering problems), a person should not have to deal with them on a $33,000+ vehicle.
For me, my one experience with the Maxima is enough. I still use it as a daily driver and for my business and will continue to do so for a while. I was considering buying a vehicle from Nissan's Infiniti lineup, but Nissan North America's unwillingness to step up and remedy the problems after the dealership couldn't was the final straw. Instead, I bought a new BMW as my "weekend" car.
The bottom line for me is this- after owning an Altima (which was absolutely trouble free) I expected the Maxima to be even better. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Overall, the Altima is a better car and I could have saved about $10,000 by buying another one instead of the Maxima.
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