Used 2018 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews
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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.
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
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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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No Trunk Space for Golf Clubs
Stan, 01/22/2019
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
The Battery takes up most of the trunk if you have more than two large suitcases the back seat is your only option.
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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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