Used 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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drock31, Flemington, NJ, 07/30/2011
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Maxima about 1/2 a year ago with 89,000 miles on it and so far so good. I may do the struts soon, front a rear, but other than that manual trans is sweet, clutch is working fine, and engine wants to go go go! Glad I went with the manual after reading some reviews of the automatic trans. jerking, plus it is extra fun to drive. My only complaint is the road noise and that it burns a quart of oil every 5,000 miles. I would only by a manual Maxima, and so far happy with my purchase!
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glenn , 12/05/2006
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is not your boring family car.Plenty of room for everyone and fun to drive. The power is unbelievable. Get compliments on the looks all the time. We have had it for a year and no mechanical problems. No steering or suspension problems as in other reviews.The eagle rsa are cracking on the sidewall with 34,000 mi.Only downsides are torque steer and turning radius.
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Do not buy this vehicle
04MaximaForSale, 12/08/2006
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the 4th Nissan I have owned and you can bet it WILL BE MY LAST! I bought it because I thought it would be fun and sporty, while still luxurious and comfortable. However, none of that is any good if you're too worried about breaking down to drive it! I have put 30k miles on this car and have had nothing but problems with it the entire time. In 2yrs, it's been in the shop for the Clutch (twice!), Transmission, Struts, power windows, gas tank, front axle, engine mount, and the stereo. I was just informed that the Bose stereo unit on this car has failed and Nissan refuses to fix it. Only 2 yrs old and the radio fails? Not only that, to replace it will cost me just under $1000. Disappointed!
Do NOT buy 04-06 Maxima.
MNM, East Granby, CT, 05/06/2016
updated 05/07/2017
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
The best way to describe the 04 Nissan Maxima is OK. The best way to describe Nissans costumer service and reliability is TERRIBLE. Nissan clearly has no value of their customers as they have had 600+ reviews on faulty transmissions and yet to recall it even though they know it is on them. My maxima is just over 121,000 miles and the transmission has gone. There is a horrible jerking feeling when breaking as if gears are getting stuck, sometimes acceleration has the same issues, making it even scarier because you have no control over the car. It is quiet terrifying and Nissan believes we deserve to pay them another $3,000+ to replace THEIR ISSUE.[non-permissible content removed] I've contacted Nissan several times for help and I either can not get through to them or they tell me they can not help. I've reported the issue with BBB as many others have and should continue to do. I am outraged with the issue and poor accommodations and services on behalf of Nissan. Several law suits have been filed but no outcome. If you or someone you know has this issue be sure to file your complaint to Nissan [contact information removed] to help us get answers! Unacceptable from such a large company. !!!!!!!!!!Do not buy a 04-06 Nissan Maxima!!!!!!!!! known for horrible transmissions.
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Lots of suspension problems, no help!!
Phil, 01/03/2007
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am only 25 so this was the first car I ever purchased. Since about 3 months into owning the vehicle I have had a squeak in my left front end and popping in my right front end on turning and acceleration. While I do love the style and looks of the car I have a feeling down the line I am going to have some expensive repair bills due to poor quality in the build of the vehicle. I was told after my warranty expired they are starting to find problems in the front end, I asked Nissan Corp. for help and was told my car is out of warranty there was nothing they could do.