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 WE FINANCE!! 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA S 3.5L V6 SUNROOF 18" WHEELS 31K MI $14,100.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $22,980.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima GLE SUNROOF-REAR SPOILER-FOG LAMPS-SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR-FLOOR MATS-WE FINANCE $9,995.00 Time Remaining: 19d 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $9,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5SL SUNROOF HTD LEATHER XENONS 72K $1,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9d 6h 28m Buy It Now for only: $14,780.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE NAVIGATION-XM READY-HEATED SEATS & STEERING WHEEL-SUNROOF-LEATHER-TINTED WINDOWS $12,595.00 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 6m Buy It Now for only: $12,595.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima S 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA S SALVAGE THEFT RECOVERY NO RESERVE $13,600.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 10h 34m |
 Nissan : Maxima GXE 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA GXE BLACK/TAN $2,999.00 Time Remaining: 19d 11h 43m Buy It Now for only: $2,999.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2002 NISSAN MAXIMA SE FULLY LOADED 1 OWNER CLEAN RUNS GREAT $500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 31m Buy It Now for only: $4,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 5-Days *NO RESERVE*'09 MAXIMA S 4DSC 1-OWNER OFF LEASE Xclean/Xnice *BEST PRICE* $10,600.00 (34 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 54m |
 Nissan : Maxima GLE SUNROOF 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE SUNROOF 83K MILES LEATHER WOOD BOSE CLEAN! $7,880.00 Time Remaining: 10d 11h 5m Buy It Now for only: $7,880.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 5 SPEED BLACK LOW MILES LOADED RARE FIND NO RESERVE!!!!!!! $3,850.00 Time Remaining: 2h 11m Buy It Now for only: $5,499.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE SUNROOF LEATHER XENONS PREMIUM ! $7,995.00 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV 2011 Nissan Maxima SV PREMIUM PACKAGE 3.5L WITH FACTORY SPOILER $23,500.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 10m |
 Nissan : Maxima SV NAV TECHNOLOGY SPORT PKG NAVIGATION REARCAM MAXIMA SV SUNROOF LEATHER HTD SEATS 52K $23,960.00 Time Remaining: 13d 2h 14m Buy It Now for only: $23,960.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 S 2009(09)Maxima S 3.5L V6 Cruise A/C Cd Chgr Abs Save!!! $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 38m Buy It Now for only: $18,795.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 S 2009(09)Maxima S V6 Auto Heat Moon Cruise Save!!! $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 32m Buy It Now for only: $18,395.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima WE FINANCE!! 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA SV LEATHER HTD SPORT SEATS SUNROOF AM/FM/CD/MEDIA 1 OWNER 24K $23,990.00 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 26m Buy It Now for only: $23,990.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2009(09)Maxima SV Navi Xen Heat Sun Cruise Save!!! $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 33m Buy It Now for only: $23,695.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV 2009 MAXIMA SV LEATHER ROOF!!!!!!! Low Miles 4 dr Sedan CVT Gasoline 3.5L V6 SFI $24,788.00 Time Remaining: 7d 2h 57m Buy It Now for only: $24,788.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2000 Nissan Maxima SE $100.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 36m Buy It Now for only: $3,795.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima S Luxury veh ALLOY SUNROOF CRUISE SMART KEY DUAL AC PWR SEATS $25,995.00 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 14m Buy It Now for only: $25,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2000 MAXIMA SE GREAT MILES $3,850.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 56m |
 Nissan : Maxima 2008 MAXIMA..LOCALLY OWNED..LIKE NEW!! CLEAN CARFAX..SUNROOF $2,025.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 20m |
 Nissan : Maxima S ROOF 3K! 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA S WARRANTY MOONROOF 6CD SPORT ALLOYS 2011 CALL US WE FINANCE! $24,770.00 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 28m Buy It Now for only: $24,770.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima Silver Nisan Maxima 1 owner Supurb vehicle *wrecked* *body damage* *driveable* $1,025.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 45m |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn CVT 3.5 SL 2008 MAXIMA SL 36K NAVIGATION M.ROOF HEATED SEAT PARK.AID BOSE XENON WE FINANCE! $17,995.00 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $17,995.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SL HEATED LEATHER ROOF WOOD XENON $9,495 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA SL ROOF WOOD HEATED LEATHER XENON MAKE AN OFFER TODAY $9,495 $4,700.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 7h 33m |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 6SPEED 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE BLACK&BLACK 6SPEED SUNROOF EXT CLEAN $10,900.00 Time Remaining: 13d 4h 24m Buy It Now for only: $10,900.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SL 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL Leather Moonroof LOADED!! $7,000.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 41m Buy It Now for only: $11,295.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SV PREMIUM NAVI R-CAM KEYLESS BOSE USB/AUX $25,995 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA SV PREM NAVIGACATION REV-CAMERA BOSE CALL TO BUY TODAY $25995 $21,600.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 53m |
 Nissan : Maxima SE 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5SE/NICE!LOADED!SHARP!WOW!WARRANTY!LOOK! $11,950.00 Time Remaining: 9d 12h 32m Buy It Now for only: $11,950.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima nissan maxima 1993 $152.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 7h 26m Buy It Now for only: $1,070.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sdn SE Auto HEATED LEATHER & STEERING WHEEL BOSE CD HID HEADLIGHTS REAR SPOILER 18" ALLOYS $9,941.00 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9,941.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SL 3.5 SL 3.5L 255 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 DOHC engine with variable valve timin $5,554.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 3h 35m |
 Nissan : Maxima GLE 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE ~!~ ONLY 72K ~!~ LOADED ~!~ SUNROOF ~!~ EXTRA CLEAN ~!~ $9,950.00 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 5m Buy It Now for only: $9,950.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima GXE 1998 Nissan Maxima Dark Green For Sale in Northwest NJ, Runs Great! $1,109.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 21m |
 Nissan : Maxima SE SUPER RARE SE MODIFIED FAST LED LIGHTS CLEAN CAR FAX NO ACCIDENTS FREE SHIPPING $5,500.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 41m Buy It Now for only: $8,850.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima SL 2004 Nissan Maxima SL ~!~ ONLY 34K ~!~ LEATHER HEATED SEATS ~!~ CD CHANGER ~!~ $14,950.00 Time Remaining: 8h 1m Buy It Now for only: $14,950.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 S 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S Low Miles $15,100.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 7h 7m |
 Nissan : Maxima 2012 Nissan Maxima, 845 Miles, Moonroof, Hail Damage! $22,900.00 Time Remaining: 13d 11h 28m Buy It Now for only: $22,900.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima gxe whit maxima w/sun roof $500.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 10h 48m |
 Nissan : Maxima gray, automatic, leather, 100k miles, aftermarket wheels $5,650.00 (41 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 28m Buy It Now for only: $12,000.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 4dr Sedan GX 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE ONLY 62K MILES ONE OWNER!!! $5,700.00 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 2m Buy It Now for only: $5,700.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 2008 Nissan Maxima Black Exterior / Black Leather Interior = Local pickup only $12,500.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 26m |
 Nissan : Maxima SE MAXIMA! GLE! LEATHER! HEATED SEATS! BOSE! WOW! $6,800.00 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 59m Buy It Now for only: $6,800.00 |
 Nissan : Maxima 3.5 SL 06 MIDSIZE BOSE SATELLITE SUNROOF SEDAN PREMIUM TN TYPE XM LCD SIRIUS $2,275.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 13m |
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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