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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Maxima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Maxima since its last redesign.
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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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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Vroooooom
Norma Redick, 11/03/2019
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Amazing Car
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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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