Used 2017 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews
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lemon law , two recalls one oil seal
lynn, 03/17/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
this car is my wifes dream car. she loves body style and and the over-all performance . but on a recent road trip we encountered some snow and patches of ice on interstate 80 in Nebraska, and each time we hit a patch of ice, the car seemed to want to bring the rear-end forward. we were the slowest car on the road and had no clue as to why this was happening. tire pressures were sufficient , the wind was trailing, and we were carrying ample weight. after talking to a service manager and hearing of no probable causes, we have since learned of other customers with similar experiences. I would suggest that anyone considering buying this model or an Altima look into this problem. I am thoroughly disappointed with the handling of this car and will be looking at other means of transportation.
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Very Rough Ride
will, 05/27/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car has a very choppy ride. I have the platinum model. I can feel every crack in the road. My wife Subaru Forester is a much more comfortable ride. It is okay on the hi way but around town it rides very rough. Can feel every bump and rough spot on the road. If you want a smooth and comfortable ride I do not reccomend this car. Engine is great and looks are great but ride is terrible in my opinion.
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The automotive equivalent of Britney Spears
Maxima No More, 04/03/2017
updated 10/03/2019
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
18 of 31 people found this review helpful
Update* Nissan bought this car back in accordance with the lemon law. Sure the design is fantastic and the selling points are many, however, in my experience, they have failed to deliver. The Engine? Fine, too much power for front wheels, but this is only really evident when you go to pass someone and fight to stay in the lane. The seats? Adequate, I have sat in better for a similar price point, but they are OK. The electronics? So far the radio system has shut off 3 times for no reason, requiring me to pull over and restart the car to reboot the system. The included apps are (is) a poorly functioning google search app which rarely works and will not dump info into the navigation. As for the others (iHeart Radio, TripAdvisor, Pandora, etc) at least they are no longer lying to me that the car is too advanced for the app and they now say that they won't support them. The key fob will unlock the car, even start it from across the parking lot, but when I get in, it fails to recognize the key. This usually requires me getting OUT of the car, digging out the key and pressing the start button with the key. (This is a failure which is taking every once of self restraint not to drive this piece of *^^% into the showroom, especially when it happens in the rain) The rear deck buzzes with loud music, sure the BOSE system is nice, but if it cannot go loud, what's the point? Last but most certainly not least is the garbage front end collision system. This is the thing in the fancy commercial bringing the car to a stop when plywood forms pop up in the road. Well... It does work, even when there is nothing there. Boy, I tell you! If you're ever driving along the highway and you get lulled into a sense of peace and tranquility of the open road, nothing like the car slamming on the brakes (even for 1 second) to wake you up. Boy, howdy, that's scary. I own the extended warranty to 120000 miles, so I'm stuck with this car for a bit, I'll just make a pest of myself at the dealer. At least until they lemon law me out of it. Why Britney Spears you ask? Looks good from the outside, but not anything you want to take home.
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Underrated Car!
Stacey Stark, 11/16/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned a black on black 2017 Maxima Platinum for three years and I love it! Its powerful, fast, and durable. The Maxima (I named her Ms. Max) is a classic, and the interior is comfortable and inviting. It’s really a four-door sports car!
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The SR is a monster.
SR owner, 10/31/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is the ultimate commuter car. Powerful, passes like a champ and sounds mean. Dives into traffic openings before the other guy even knows youre coming. Excellent fuel economy for highway cruising (6.2l/100km for normal 55-60mph in cruise). Heated seats and steering. LED headlights are super bright. High beam like aircraft landing lights. Once you spend some time mastering the CVT and the lighter steering you can drive this car as hard as you want. Will eat a 3 or most 5 series BMW for breakfast while delivering way better fuel economy and better reliability. Dont listen to these 'purist' writers who probably own a Prius while pooing on the SR. It is a great car
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