Skip to main content

Used 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
201 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example
4.75 out of 5 stars

I LOVE this vehicle!

dee, 08/13/2009
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I read a lot of the previous reviews and I think the main issue here is maintenance of a sporty vehicle. I usually get 28 MPG in town and 30-40 MPG on the open road (averaging over 80 MPH). Other than regular maintenance and fixing the suspension parts that my kids have bent over the years, I haven't had any problems. I do replace tires nearly every year because I have the suspension set tight, nearly race ready (remember this is the same suspension the Mercedes Compressor has). I am an aggressive driver that loves to drive at high speeds on the open road. I have had the recalls done and my grill is still great. I am finally putting spark plugs and a K&N filter in it after nearly 90k miles.

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Luv my Max except....

l.smith, 07/21/2007
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car two months ago. I love the ext. styling. It looks so great. The SL model has everything and is comparable to Infiniti feature-wise. The one thing I really hate is the turning radius. I could make tighter turns in a bus. U-turns in one try just won't happen unless you're on a four lane road. That's very disappointing that a car with so many great features comes up short in this one area. I dread even trying to make tight turns and sometimes wondered if I had been aware of it when I test drove it, if I still would have purchased it. From looking at 2006 and maybe even 2007 Maximas, Nissan still hasn't corrected what would make this car an absolute 10 in my opinion!

Report Abuse
2004 Nissan Maxima for sale near you
Showing 3 of 17 listings
See all 17 listings

4.88 out of 5 stars

Nissan Maxima(2004)

sdahjkfhsakfhsajk, 03/30/2003
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is an amazing car. I test drove several other cars. I was about to buy the G35 when i noticed that with the features i wanted i would spend about 35000. Thank god i didnt. I was able to fully load it with the elite package and all the available accesories for about 36000. This definately the best deal i have seen in the market. The interior is splendid, it is extremely luxurios. Ergonomics ar wonderful. the 265 HP engine is excellent. I have never seen such a wonderful sound system. if u get this car definately get the bose 340 watt sound system. the two woofers are excellent and nissan was smart to put the tweeters on the d-pillars.

Report Abuse

4 out of 5 stars

great car!

Russ, Cranbury, NJ, 08/28/2018
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's comfortable and dependable and stylish.

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

3.75 out of 5 stars

Where Oh Where Has Quality Gone

FORMER FAN, 08/16/2003
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my third Maxima since 1995. It is the most leading edge styling. Don't let that fool you. It is the worst car for quality I've ever owned. I am shocked at how many quality errors passed inspection on this car! It's bad enough the steering radius is so large you can't turn into a parking stall without going back and forth. Things don't fit right. Things rattle in the doors. Leather seats sewn crooked. Greasy fingerprints behind the glass on the display panel. Worst of all is after 3 days back at the dealer's, they fixed none of these items. NISSAN, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5