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Best sedan I've ever driven
Reese P, 01/23/2017
updated 01/26/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
71 of 72 people found this review helpful
Incredible car for the price. Quiet and super comfortable. CVT transmission took a bit to get used to but car is fun to drive! UPDATE after 7 months ownership: The Maxima is in the "full size/large car" category along with Toyota Avalons, Kia Credenzas, Chevy Impalas, etc. The outside dimensions are about equivalent to those other cars, but the interior is at most the size of a midsize car. Having had an Avalon before my Maxima, it has been an adjustment to get used to the reduced cabin and trunk space. Fortunately, I knew when buying that I no longer needed such a big interior. In return for less space you get very thick doors which I believe is one reason the car rates so highly on safety. Such thick doors makes it a little hard to get into the vehicle. But once inside, the Maxima is beautiful, incredibly comfortable (except for people taller than about 5'11 in the back seats), super easy to use and understand. The interior (Platinum level) is nicer and better laid out than many cars I have been in costing tens of thousands of dollars more. I have never heard a better sound system in a car than the Bose sound system in my car. I am now used to the CVT; when "flooring it" the car simulates a regular transmission and with 300 hp has a few times scared me a bit with its pickup. I regularly get 33 mpg on the highway even at 75 mph. The Maxima Platinum is a luxury car with fun performance and very minor faults. By far the best sedan I have ever driven and an incredible car for the price I paid. UPDATE AFTER A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP: Still the best car I have ever owned. Heated steering wheel is an incredible luxury during winter and warms really fast. Entire car heats up very quickly.
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Broke all the rules with this one!
Jason R., 10/20/2017
updated 04/20/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
I swore I would Never buy a new car. I also swore to never spend $35k on any car. I broke both of these rules after my girlfriend brought home a 2016 SR as a loaner while her Rogue was in the shop. We both fell in love with the handling and style of this car and we both end up buying one. Hers is a blue pearl SV and mine is pearl white SR. The SR has a stiffer sport tuned suspension which I love, but beware of this before buying as some may find it a bit too stiff. The car has great power and looks. After nearly a year of ownership, I still have to turn around and stare as I walk away from it after parking. I have had more compliments on this car than I ever have with any of my BMW's, Mercedes-Benz etc. I have had people try to take pictures of my car while driving down the highway next to me! Coming from a Lexus LS430, this was a bit different as it is more sport and less luxury but I love it nonetheless. I average 26-27 mpg every tank and the car has more features than you can shake a stick at. The other day it said one of my tires was low at 28psi (temperature change with fall setting in). The other 3 were at 29psi so I stopped to air them up. The car will actually honk at you when you reach the 33 psi level the tires are supposed to be set at while airing them up. I couldn't believe it! Also, if it is really hot outside and you remote start the car, the A/C will automatically run on high to cool the car down, even if you shut the car off the last time you drove it with the blower off. In the winter months if the temperature is below a certain degree and you remote start, the heat will come on and the heated steering wheel automatically activates. This car is SMART! So many features that once you have them, you will certainly not want to be without after being spoiled with them! The LED headlights are great also but only come standard on the SR and Platinum. I added a set of LED's to my girlfriends SV for $50 aftermarket which was not bad. After 7K miles with this car I have nothing bad to say about it. I normally go through 3-4 cars a year but this one has made it nearly a year and short of finding a killer deal on a Porsche Cayman, I foresee keeping this car a while. I'm sure I am missing more good to say about this car. If you research these cars you will find that the designers at Nissan sculpted this car after the design team spent a day with the US NAVY Blue Angels team and took styling cues from the jet fighters. The cockpit portrays this in every detail as well as the outside of the car. I came from high end German cars but I was blown away by a Nissan Maxima! Ha!
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Great car but strange problems
Derrick, 08/10/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful
I've owned the car for 6 months and the it has been in the shop for 4 months (and needs to go back). Filed a lemon law case with Nissan. Don't get me wrong I love the car - beautiful inside and out. But from day one the glass panoramic roof would pop and crack over bumps and turns... eventually the whole roof was replaced because they couldn't solve the problem. Now entire car rattles, pops and cracks. my roof isn't mounted correctly and is protruding in the back where the rear window meets it. When on the freeway the the car is extremely loud (like the window or sunroom are open) I believe it is due to the roof issues - because I don't recall this issue before the replacement of the roof. The rattling and popping is driving me insane - can't wait to get this replaced or my money back. this is my 4th Nissan in 20 years... huge fan of the brand - never had any issues with Armada, Altima and older Maxima. I have a feeling that I am in for a fight with the lemon law buy back!
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Dream Empty Nester Cruiser- 2nd Udate for Jul 2020
Ted, 01/15/2017
updated 07/22/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
72 of 78 people found this review helpful
Update: All I have to update about this car is that I still love it as much as when I first bought it in Dec. '17. Not one problem. Gas Mileage is still great, uses no oil or other fluids. Still the quietest car I've ever owned and I now have 45,000 miles on it. The only thing I have changed is oil, oil filter, and added just a bit of power steering fluid. This is one nice road and around-town car. Plenty of room for passengers. I've received more compliments on this car than any I have owned. Oh, did I say I run Reg grade gas? Premium- never.
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Made the leap From Altima to Maxima
Chris Holcomb, 07/20/2017
updated 07/20/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am loving my new Maxima Platinum 3.5 V6! All the things I loved about my 2007 Altima SE 3.5 V6 are in my new Maxima plus a ton of new technology and design improvements. I loved the powerful V6 CVT engine, the ultra comfortable seats, and the incredible reliability of my 2007 Altima, and now my daughter will be enjoying it too for the next few years. All of those things continue in my new Maxima, but now with I have soft and comfortable leather with the stylish Alcantara inserts, power front seats that are heated AND cooled, and all the driver infotainment comforts that anyone could wish for! Navigation, Satellite Radio, Apple Carplay, a great driver information computer/display, and sporty styling are all things I love about it. I live in Texas so my favorite new feature so far is the cooled front seats. They really make a big difference.
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Love this car BUT weird problems
LORAANN72, 09/12/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my first Nissan and I love the look and feel of the Maxima!! The inside is awesome and the outside is very sleek and cool looking!! However, at 16,000 miles and 9months owning it I’ve had to bring it to the dealership for several small but strange issues. The black piece behind the passenger window just fell off, the cruise control toggle has cracked where the silver piece is, the plastic lining that protects the front window from shattering if hit came loose and the entire window had to be replaced, there’s a rattling in the passenger side that won’t go away even after the dealership “fixed it” and the paint on the corner of the bumper just under the hood where it connects to the front headlights has begun to chip. This problem is actually not as weird as possibly shady on the part of the dealership. They say the bumper is lopsided due to the car running up on a curb so the painted piece is rubbing the light and chipping. I went back and looked at the video I made of my car a few days after purchasing and sure enough you can see the bumper is off a bit. Looks like it happened at the dealership before I bought the car. So this problem is still pending. Idk if I got a lemon or if others have experienced these weird problems as well. Makes me sad because i love the car but hate thinking I may face all the nuisances throughout my ownership.
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5th Maxima
Mary, 12/10/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
My husband loves Maximas. This is our 5th one and it’s horrible. Never before did we have such problems. There is a ratteling sound in the passanger doors. So annoying. Whenever we took it to the service, they didn’t hear anything. But we took the car cross country and we were listening to it from NJ to Arizona. But that is not the worst problem. Transmition is. We bought the car in November ‘17. In February - March car was making weird sounds and it was stopping. They fixed the transmition. In April the same problem. They told us that everything is ok. It was. Until today. December 9th ‘18. The car didn’t want to move. My husband is pushing gas and we are going 2 mph. Cars behind us honking and we can’t move... Awfull! After while it started to move and we made it to the grocery store. When we left, the same scenario. Coudn’t leave the parking lot. 5 minutes of stuggle and then we got home. So not looking forward to taking it to service... It’s a beautiful car and 4 that we had before were great. This one is not. It’s dissapointing. And the sensor from radar is beaping out of nowhere saying something about obstruction of radar. But there is no obstruction. No snow. No nothing. It’s just annoying...
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Professional Critics: Stop saying the same things
Frank, 02/12/2017
updated 02/25/2019
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
65 of 74 people found this review helpful
You will notice the professionals who review cars say the same things over and over! Here is a different view to them where I agree and disagree. First, I love the Xtronic (CVT) Transmission. After driving the Maxima for a while, and then driving other cars with a regular transmission, I love the CVT!! It is smooth and sounds so much better - so relax "car pros" - you think you are sooooo smart to shake your head at the CVT, but I LIKE IT!! The interior is amazing and the looks suite me just fine. The handling is good, but I will agree with the pros that front wheel drive can be a negative for some (until you drive in the snow) - and all wheel drive would be nice as well (but would add cost). It is a FUN CAR TO DRIVE, so sorry "Pros," I am good with the 4DSC moniker. (so there!) Ok, here we are about 2 yeas later. Everything above is still true. It’s fast and fun. Still beautiful to look at. Love the Bordeaux Black color that they no longer offer. Not great in the snow so all wheel drive would be a nice option.
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Great Car
Steven Smith, 01/25/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Maxima SR just before the end of 2016 hoping to get a good end of year deal. I didnt get the price I was looking for so I did not buy. Most likely will buy one here in 2017. The SR package looks very sharp IMO and the car drives great. I'm 6'2" and 225lbs and I had plenty of room. Great power and smooth ride and looks like high end luxury sedan.
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Upgraded from Maxima to ..... Maxima
Yuriy, 01/29/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Was planning to upgrade my 2008 Maxima to Lexus IS, Acura TLX or Infinity Q50s. Drove all these cars and upgraded to Maxima 17 Platinum. Decision factors are unparallel seat comfort and the features for a price. Lexus was lacking seat comfort for a taller person with longer legs. Accura was just OK and exterior/interior were not appealing to me ( other people may like it). Infinity I really liked, but for $15K less I have got a very competitive car. What I sucrafised is AWD and a bit sportier feel of the ride.
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A really nice car that no one knows about
Mitch, 02/23/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
First, I'd like to address the one "problem" that all gear heads harp about - the CVT transmission. It's Excellent! No issues whatsoever in driveability or performance. Instant acceleration, no droning, no problems. Very comfortable seats, beautiful interior. The exterior styling is very cool and distinctive, although it may not be to everyone's taste. I had a 2015 Acura TLX, 4 cylinder base model before this car. Since I didn't opt for the 6 cylinder TLX, it would unfair to compare acceleration. Could never warm up to the TLX because of the bland exterior and cost cutting. I am most pleasantly surprised by this car. The SV trim has everything you need, except that the standard radio in the SV isn't that good, so if I had to do it again I probably would have gone to the SL which has a better Bose unit (although with the price difference I could go aftermarket with the audio and end up better than the Bose). There are crazy deals going on until the end of February 2017, so hurry up and get one! Leased 36 months, $399/month including tax, no money down except for first month and title transfer, $1,995 cash back to pay off lease on Acura.
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Fun car to drive but it's not a 4DSC!
T Field, 01/13/2018
updated 08/12/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car, the SR version, for my wife on Black Friday, Nissan dealer had some REALLY good incentives, and so far it's been a lot of fun to drive. I told her the SR model didn't ride as well as the other models but she didn't care she loved the color. I was happy because it comes with features she'll probably never use like the SPORT button, which changes the steering, throttle response, and it has Paddle Shifters, which surprisingly even though it has a CVT transmission, feels like it shifts gears slightly and has 7 speeds. Overall the car rides pretty well. On choppy roads however it's no Lincoln. I haven't pushed the car that hard but it handles very well for a FWD car. As other magazines have said, if it was RWD or AWD it would be more sporty. As far as acceleration this car is pretty darn quick. We have about 2000 miles on the car and I'm averaging 28.9 MPG. It records best mileage and on one trip I got 35.2 MPG! Very surprised, however I've already replaced the air filter with a K&N OE replacement type which I'm sure helped mileage. My son, for Christmas, bought me a set of LED driving lights to replace the Halogen fog lights in the front. Looks very cool and because we live in Southern Arizona we never get fog anyway. The interior is probably the best feature in this car. The SR version comes with better seats, which are heated and cooled, half leather and half a type of cloth, which in Arizona is welcome for me, an upgraded Bose stereo which sounds real good. Never was a Bose fan but this car changed that. About the only feature you can't get on the SR is a sunroof which I don't care for anyway. I think we'll get many happy miles driving this car. By the way I'm above retirement age but still love to Drive a car! Update on 1/15/2019. Still a fun car to drive. Wife achieved a best of 36 MPG on a recent trip. Only thing I don’t like about this car is the rear seat belts. Not sure if it’s the angle or what exactly is the issue but they are extremely hard to engage into the latch. Have not had any large framed people in the back only small and a child booster seat. Takes forever to latch and I’ve had to help the person trying to latch it. Kinda embarrassing really, especially if it’s a woman or your Aunt. Other than that the car has been flawless even though we don’t have that many miles on it, (Wife doesn’t let me drive it very often). Hoping to take a fairly long trip this spring with it and will update after that. Update on July 29, 2019. Just completed a trip to Wichita, Kansas through Albuquerque, NM and back here to Tucson. Around 2200 miles total and averaged around 34 miles per gallon. I'll admit I did exceed the speed limit a few times but I also had a tail wind on part of the trip, but on average still gets great gas mileage. The air conditioned seats were a pleasure to have as this was when they were having over 100 degrees temperatures there at that time. I'll give them an A+. The Navigation System worked very well with the exception of mapping in some of the smaller towns in Kansas. Some were not stored in the data card. We just received a notice of an upgrade/update for the Nav system from Nissan but I believe it costs around $100. Will ask around and see if it's worth it since we don't travel a lot. Would I recommend a Maxima, You Bet. But personally I'm not a fan of the new front end treatment of the 2019 Maxima. It seems they've softened it. I think the 16-18 Maxima has a better more aggressive looking front end. Updated 1/2020 Haven’t put a lot of miles on since last summer. Car continues to impress. The newer CVT transmissions are a huge improvement over earlier versions. When driving in normal mode the tranny just smoothly transitions throughout acceleration. When placed in Sport Mode, without using manual shift/paddle shifters, the car accelerates hard and actually “feels” as if it’s shifting and the tachometer actually drops about 500 RPM between shifts. Not sure why people complain about this transmission. Only thing I have noticed with is when shifting from reverse to drive there’s about a 1 second hesitation as it transfers. If you are like some people I know and slam it into gear and press the accelerator pedal fairly hard I’m sure this abrupt change is not very good on the transmission! Here in Arizona I’ve been using the Mid-grade of gasoline with good results. Every now and then I will fill with Premium but haven’t noticed a big improvement. Nothing really new to update. With the COVID and basically everything closed haven’t driven much. Coming up on 3 years of ownership and the car still drives and performs very well. No squeaks or rattles of any kind, even from driving on Tucson’s fabulous roads. Just oil and filters changes is all it’s needed.
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One year into a lease
John V, 05/29/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very pleased with the Maxima after one year into my three year lease. The car is really fun to drive, great acceleration and handling. Comfortable seats, especially the driver seat, the passenger seat has limited adjustments which is a bit disappointing for a top of the line model. I admit the car is a little low as far as getting in and out (it does have a sports car feel that way), but hey, I'm 65 years old, so that might have something to do with it! I would highly recommend checking out the Maxima. I hadn't considered the Nissan brand which searching a year ago until a friend suggested I do so, and I was was signing a lease within a couple of days later. Great looking car, beautiful interior, comfort, good mileage, fun to drive.....that's about what you're looking for right?
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Crack Crack Crack!!!
JEO, 06/03/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I don't recall if the car had a "cracking" noice when breaking to go in reverse or breaking as i go over speed bumps. The car had an "engine support".. replaced. The cracking sound went away for a few days, but it returned again. I have 20,000 miles in the car now. I just hope it doesn't run out of warranty before I am satisfy with the repairs needed.
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Great car with some minor issues.
Tom Collins, 01/28/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about a month now and have now had sufficient time to judge the Maxima on its merits. Everything is in its right place in the interior and materials (even on the lowly "S" trim) are first rate and very attractive. The cockpit feels like a cocoon designed to envelope the driver and ensure passenger space and comfort. It's not a Maybach inside, but it's big enough and larger than most non-SUV autos these days. The CVT is surprisingly easy to get used to and acceleration is ample even when you're already going 55mph. Front wheels could use a limited slip differential, though - as it's really easy to break the tires loose on less than level surfaces, off-camber turns, and when punching the accelerator - either moving or standing still. It would also help with higher speed cornering performance, as there is a vagueness to the steering and lack of a feeling of 'connectedness' to the road in the Maxima. This is a drive-by-wire/steer-by-wire car if ever there was one and it feels like it...it's not easy to know what the car's actually doing when you're driving at the limit in less than optimal conditions, so best not drive this vehicle like a Porsche Panamera or BMW M3/M5. It's not that kind of car. Otherwise, literally and I mean literally, my only complaints about the Maxima are fuel economy and the sunglass holder above the rearview mirror. I'm getting about 19mpg in city and highway driving, which is not acceptable and the little holder for sunglasses is so tiny, you can really only fit a pair of reading glasses in there. What a waste of an easy to execute item! Again, though, I love this car for what it is and will enjoy driving it while I own it.
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Maxima platinum
Rhonda Massa, 08/18/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I looked for a sporty car that wouldn't break the bank for about 6 months. I finally found the maxima platinum and I LOVE it!
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Maximas in my blood!
Ron Ashley, 02/24/2018
updated 03/10/2025
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love this car it really gets with the program and consistently gets over 30 mph but I do live way out in the country no city driving.I like the CVT transmission and love the all leather interior. Your vision out the rear sides could be better.The instrument cluster had to be replaced about 34000 miles but warranty took care of it quickly and gave me a good loaner for the two days it took to get the new one and install it. I continue to love the car especially on the country roads that I mostly drive on. Now in 8/2019 I still love to drive this car and have not had one problem in the last year, it was a severe winter here and the car impressed me how it could get around and stop on icy roads, probably will keep for 3 more years.Its 2022 and I still love this car have added better tires which brought the mileage up to a consistent 32 mpg ,have had no problems in the last few years the car also is very stable on ice and snow.The interior still looks new after 60,000 miles. The car now has over 120,000 miles and still is in perfect condition and is still at 30 MPG consistantly.We haul all the grand kids around with it on long trips all over the NW and have had no problems even the original battery still tests good.I would consider buying another if they still made them. I Feb of 2025 I traded the Maxima in on a new Titam ProX-4 but I miss the Maxima a lot it was a very nice reliable car and great milege in my rural area.
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Great car but probably not for everyone
2017 SL owner, 06/30/2019
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my SL used several months ago, and after putting a couple of thousand miles on it I feel comfortable writing a review. Overall I am very satisfied with the vehicle, especially at the price point. The SL had everything I was looking for - the premium has a few more bells and whistles, and the upgraded Bose system would be nice, but I had a difficult time justifying the price differential. The good: The interior is very comfortable, with a cockpit feel for the driver (the driver seems enveloped by the interior, which I like, but I could understand some may feel cramped). The slight angle of the 8" screen is a brilliant touch and cuts down on glare. The seats are comfortable, though the passenger seat does not raise. The electronics are intuitive, and the large information screen for the driver is great. Apple CarPlay is great. The dual sunroof is great and it floods the cabin with natural light. This is important because models without a sunroof feel claustrophobic. The exterior is stylish and unique - lots of little curves here and there that are eye-catching. The floating roof is a neat style feature, though my blue car masks that feature. The driving experience is fun - it has a lot of pick-up, even in normal mode, and it handles great. Four Door Sports Car? Probably not. Fun to drive? Absolutely. The bad: Minor peeves so far. The seating is extremely comfortable, and the front seats hug the occupant. The seats wrap the occupant on the sides and it seems like the leather can make you sweat a little too much (maybe those cooled seats in the premium would have been worth the price after all). The dual sunroof is great, but it comes at a cost. The window slides over the top of the roof and doesn't open as far as typical sunroofs. And the wind noise is very loud - I've tried to get used to it but I don't think I will. Pundits' reviews here and elsewhere offer valid criticisms and observations, the question becomes whether these are deal breakers. Perhaps the Maxima isn't for everyone. People complain about the rear leg and trunk room, relative to the competition. It doesn't bother me and I think this is overblown. The Maxima is difficult to put into a class - it's a little bigger and more cumbersome than the Accord or Camry. It seems more fun than the Avalon or 300. It has good performance and some luxury features, but certainly isn't a luxury sedan. None of this bothered me as I was hoping to get a unique vehicle without breaking the bank (or appear to be having a mid-life crisis). I've owned an Audi and Acura in the past - loved the Acura (hated the maintenance on the Audi) so I was hoping to avoid luxury brands. All this being said, I'm very satisfied with this vehicle so far. It's probably not for everyone, but if the features highlighted by critics don't bother you, it could be the right choice.
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Awesome Stylish Powerful Comfortable Sleek Fast!
Paul C, 03/02/2019
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2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
REVIEW UPDATE Sep 2020: My 2020 Maxima SR is STILL just as Awesome as ever - I truly love getting behind the wheel and experiencing it's sporty quick agile nimble fast stylish ride... If you are in the Market for a Luxury Sport Sedan with lots of Power, Technology, Looks, Comfort, Style, and relatively Inexpensive to purchase and Maintain compared to the European Sport Sedans, or more reliable with better resale value and quality than anything Detroit can imagine to put out, then this is the Car for you. It has a 350Z Engine bumped up to 300HP, coupled with a super responsive transmission with inherent GT-R Technology (You have to drive it in "Sport" Mode - it's designed for this setting. It defaults to "Normal" at start-up, but don't let that bother you much - just push the "Sport" button after you start the vehicle... It is impressive in looks as well as performance as well as luxury - as well as Price... Perfect! UPDATE: Still In Love with this car - this is my third version of the Gen 8 Maxima; The first one was a lease, when expired traded for the same again - a Platinum version which then was traded in for the Sport Version in Nov 2019. I have to admire the car from my Window sometimes just to look at is and look forward to driving it every chance I get...
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Squeaky Driver Seat
Perfecto, 12/08/2016
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
22 of 30 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 2017 Maxima S at Virginia Beach and 2 weeks later the driver seat started to squeak. The spring in the back area makes so much noise it gets annoying. Every time I move, turn, back up and getting off the car I can hear the springs squeak. I had it serviced at the dealer yesterday and was told they could not do anything about it because it is an a safety issue which to me is a bunch of bull crap. Furthermore, they compared it to another new car and that too makes the same squeaky noise. Is this a design flaw? At any rate I left very frustrated that nothing was done and no resolution offered. So for those thinking about buying a maxima, think twice. Either that or start using ear plugs!!
A True Fun-To-Drive Sedan
Jewopaho, 11/02/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is one hell of a car. Nissan technology and quality are at the top. Acceleration and ride comfort are outstanding. Fuel efficiency (on regular gas) is excellent, given the V6 and CVT transmission. Two features detract from a five-star run of the table: (1) road noise is a bit excessive (my Lincoln MKZ was much quieter), and (2) there is no height adjustment on the passenger's power seat, making it difficult to exit the vehicle, given the size and weight of the door ... my wife describes it as "sitting in a hole."
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Maxima Man
chip.parker, 11/07/2016
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
I recently took ownership of my 5th consecutive Maxima. the 2017 Maxima Platinum. It is by far better to drive, control and travel in any other car in its class I have driven. The dealership (Browns Dulles, Sterling, Va.) is exceptionally responsive and always goes above and beyond when responding to my needs.
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Finally! I GOT MY MONEY'S WORTH!
J.Webb, 12/27/2017
updated 06/29/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great looks. Great comfort. Tons of technology. Just the right size! I have bought my last BMW or Mercedes!
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Maximize your ride! Fast and Ferocious
Jerry Bloch, 07/12/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
First, we rented this for a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was driven dry, rain, no snow and we are from Florida. Beside, I always tell my grandchildren who weren't brought up in snow, its a highly over rated substance. Therefore, I can only comment on the conditions I faced. Ok so the trunk isn't cavernous, The rear seating may be less roomy (who gives a flip), we typically drive with just the two of us. My height is 5' 10 1/2" bopped my head once too often until I figured it out ( please bring back the Chrysler 300E). The the rear vision isn't spectacular, yet hardly a deal breaker. I currently lease a Subaru Crosstrek with Eyesight and before that a BMW 328i, and 3 cars ago a Kia Sorento SX. When I came to the lot to pick up the car I was impressed that Hertz gave me a very nice car. Upon entering the vehicle I thought it was my BMW on steroids cockpit wise. I thought I was in a $50K+ car. All of the controls were similar to my Subaru and highly intuitive and well positioned. Im a big guy and the seats were the most comfortable I have experienced since I wasn't so big. Im first and foremost a sport car person so you know that even though I love my Crosstrek the acceleration can be measured on a calendar which is a drag for me. The Maxima's acceleration off the line,(i.e. a hole shot) was spectacular as well as the 60-90 passing. Ok where does my Kia come in, glad you asked. My Kia had perhaps the worst torque steering I had ever experienced in a vehicle! Previously, I had had a Mitsubishi Lancer with a CVT once mastered it was very fast off the line and torque steer was significantly reduced.Yes it had torque steer, however it was easily over come to provide brutal acceleration within my Maserati tastes and Nissan budget. Brakes and handling were also very good to excellent. The nav system is every bit as good or better than our portable which was proven out by mile markers, I was truly impressed. I did miss the paddle shifters in my Crosstrek which are needed because of the weak brakes. The shifter was great and it was intuitive and not backward as on the BMW.I don't believe the cons on this car are enough for me to look elsewhere, you know I already did and no other package in its class and price range came close in HP, cabin and standard features. The fact that the blind spot monitor lights are in the cabin is a huge plus when trying to keep your eyes on the road. I don't know if Nissan has a system equivalent to Subaru's Eyesight, as all the jargon used in the auto industry to describe the same features is mind boggling.I am looking forward to leasing a 2018 if the opportunity is right.
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It’s a 4DSC
Mike, 02/25/2021
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my 2017 SR Midnight Edition In Pearl White with 25k on it. When I was looking for a new car I was actually not looking for a Maxima. It was one that just came up in my with the search filters I added. I was really looking for an Accord, Altima, or Camry. The Altima is what I was really after as my father bought a brand new 15 model and I really liked it. I just had to compare it to the others listed. Well this add comes up for the the Maxima I purchased and I couldn’t believe the price as it was about 2G more than the others of similar years and miles. I looked at the features and was amazed at how much more came with the Maxima, bang for the buck as I like to call it. Well moving on, I went to the dealership with my 17 year old son to look at it and take it for a test drive. Salesman pulls it up and first thing out of my son’s mouth was dad that car is sick. I couldn’t agree more with him. Took it for the test drive and I’m doing like 25mph and the sales guy says punch. He put it into sports mode without me knowing and when I punched it, it broke the tires loose. Well now I’m smiling even more. Yes there’s torque steer but it’s easily manageable. If a rough ride is not your cup of tea I suggest any of the other trims. I on the other hand like to be one with the car and the road and to me this is what makes a sports car, so yes in my opinion this is a 4DSC. It handles beautifully and just hugs the road. Yes AWD would be a better option but then the brand new price tag would be hitting 50G and that’s why they have the Infinity brand. I love the interior, I’d say it as good as and even rivals a lot of high end manufacturers out there. It’s absolutely stunning and very well done. Way to go designers on that one. Yes the back seating area and trunk are a little on the less roomy side for a car of this size, but hey 2 of my 3 kids are driving now and are rarely in the car so no big deal for me there. All I can say right now about this car, since I’ve only put about 500 miles on so far, is it’s a blast to drive, looks great, and gets pretty good gas mileage for a bigger six. I’m averaging 28mpg city highway combined and I averaged 32.5 on the freeway from the dealership to home. And the big question everyone wants to know is, yes I would absolutely recommend this car to anyone looking for a mid to full-size especially if they’re looking for something that is sporty and fun to drive. I’ll update as I put more miles on and figure out all of the too many to list features of this car.
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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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Sporty Vixen
KB, 09/14/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful to look at. Catches the eye. Power with touch of the pedal. Comfy interior. Looks like a BOSS. NOT a fan of having to pay 40 cents extra for premium gas
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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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Love our ruby colored car
Mark Morris, 05/18/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car
Maxima should be Minima.
Gino Piscopo, 07/10/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 26 people found this review helpful
Drive an Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, or BMW and you won't even consider a Maxima. I drive professionally and this car is simply lethal. Terrible roadholding especially if roads are wet, useless in snow even with 4 snows, wonderful engine but simply overpowered when considering its inept chassis, the CVT is atrocious, lazy, and then overwhelming. Hang on if you need to pass quickly on a narrow road, torque steer will send you off into the weeds. Regarding the transmission it failed yesterday and needs to be replaced...20,000 miles! Front seats are exceptional, especially the drivers side as it is fully adjustable. The front passenger seat does not have a height adjustment so your passenger will be sitting on the floor. $40,000 and the power seat doesn't raise? The interior is spacious and of high quality. Exterior styling is quite unusual, Nissan needs to hire new engineers and stylists. The paint work and finish is terrible. My car is the poster car for orange peel. Goodbye Nissan, good luck to you if you purchase one.
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Satisfied
Parker, 03/10/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have not had this vehicle long enough to give a reliability rating. It has a good sporty ride and great acceleration. Makes me feel young again.
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Maxim value
Danny Stevens, 08/21/2017
updated 08/24/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We've only had the car a few weeks but love it. We especially appreciate the safety features and are looking forward to being more comfortable on road trips. Fit and finish are excellent all around. Going to really enjoy the heated seats and heated steering wheel this winter. No complaints at all so far. Lots of compliments!
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Still loving it after 2 1/2 years!
Jesse, 09/03/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum in February 2018 after driving Mustangs for 20 years. I still love my Maxima and I haven't had a single problem with it (knocks on wood). I use Regular Unleaded gas and average 29.4 MPG. I have 61,000 miles on it now and drive about 75 miles per day for work (yes, including throughout this pandemic I'm still in the office every day.) I'll be looking for some new tires come winter, but other than that - nothing but oil changes every 10,000 miles with synthetic. So far, so good.
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Great ride
edesco, 12/06/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car is amazing fast and great on gas.
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Riding to the max.
Karen, 07/01/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my first Nissan and I simply love it. I have always been a Ford person but not anymore.
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Cramped
Disappointed, 02/27/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 22 people found this review helpful
Looking for a car that had some space. Trunk is small. Front seats comfy but, felt like confined space wise. Ride was nice. Bought an Impala. A car with a huge trunk and more cabin space. In your review the breakdown in each category would only register GREAT OR POOR. OK would not register in the survey. Big difference in describing the customers view points. Fix it or delete it.
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Nissan Maxima - Maximum performance and style
Crysco, 04/05/2017
updated 04/05/2019
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car rides like a high end automobile.
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Get yourself one
Jim prejean, 08/03/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very dependable. Front passenger seat sits very low making it harder to get in and out. Otherwise a great car. This is our fourth maxima. Enough said
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LOvely maxima
Peter Smith, 10/05/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage is as to be expected from a 300 hp V-6, resale value is disappointing. Appearance is terrific as is the interior. Seems to be finely constructed, engine is superb.
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Just a fast, fun and luxurious vehicle!
Susan, 04/29/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic car. I have owned it for three years and I will probably purchase it. I haven't had any trouble with it at all and it is reliable, comfortable and fun. It is a very fast car and does well at high speeds. The only downside I can think of is that although the trunk is large, the opening is deceiving. I have tried to fit larger items in the trunk, but the items won't clear the opening even though they would probably fit inside. And the same applies to the back seat. I have wanted to put larger items in the back seat, but the door doesn't open up enough to get the items in. So, that's really the only bad thing I can think of about this car.
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One Week Old
Bill S., 11/02/2017
updated 11/16/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my third new Maxima purchased (2004, 2008, present 2017.5). I really love the car, its functionality, safety and design. I think everything has improved since the 2008. I think I'll be keeping this model for awhile too. Nissan has hit a home run with the model year Maxima.....
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Max is a bad man!
Glenn, 12/08/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm a salesman and drive a lot. Have had it for a month. Power is awesome. Great looking, sporty yet comfortable. Brakes nice. Seats are great. Features galore, apple play. Fit and finish is very nice.
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Incredible!!!
Keke, 07/05/2021
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had the 2017 Maxima Platinum for 3 months and I’m in love with this car The way it drives is very smooth and the engine is very powerful. It come with plenty of high tech features the car is unbelievably beautiful inside and out the only con is that it’s very fast for someone that’s not use to a fast car (just yet) the maxima is very reliable and good on gas I have gotten complements on the car and have people trying to race me on a daily but I’m doing my best to take care of my baby. I’m very satisfied with this car.
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No more worry about merging in traffic
Sandy Main, 02/17/2021
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car is unbelievable. Fast, beautiful and fun to drive.
Feel like I won the lottery!
WOW! , 01/06/2021
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After looking for a car since last March, I was thrilled when I found this one! It's gorgeous, has every feature I wanted plus some! It drives like a dream and feels very solid & secure. This car is loaded with every imaginable safety and style advantage and I felt like I hit the jackpot as I drove into my garage. I traded my 2012 Maxima SV for this upgrade to a newer and better equipped model and I am so glad I did. It drives like a dream and I can't wait to experience all it has to offer!
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Speedy
Kelsey, 05/15/2019
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love this car hate that I have to let it go, cant afford it anymore so before I ruin my credit i need to sell it.
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Smooth
Sheff, 02/09/2020
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very smooth ride and very fast!