Overview & Reviews
The Maxima has been fully redesigned for 2004. It now rides on the same underpinnings as the well-received Nissan Altima. This year's Maxima is longer, wider and more powerful than the previous version.
- Roomy interior, lots of upscale options, sweet V6, available with a manual transmission.
- Some small, oddly arranged controls.
User Reviews:
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Worse NISSAN EVER Made - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By tiagocosta - July 19 - 8:22 pmWhere do i start. i have had four generations of nissan maxima 4th 5th 6th and 7th generation maximas. So im talking from experience because i know how the car should opperate and run. But the 2004 nissan maxima SE has to be the worse car ever made by nissan. The timming belt, transmission, coils, shocks, struts, car seats all broke apart every 6 months apart. It seems like the put the car together with tape. Its just very badly designed. I never had any issues with any other car? i still have my 5th and 6th generation maximas running. Dont bother looking at the 2004 maxima. Just jump straight to the 8th generation maxima its worth it.
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PHATRIDE - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By MOOLAIR - July 3 - 10:00 amLove this car. Seats are exceptionally comfortable. Love that all the information is in a centralized location. I have the 6 speed. Like driving a sports car. Only draw back is the very wide radius turn. Power and speed is awesome. Only drawback is the wide radius turn. Can be a bit of a hassle when parking.
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OK - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By BeMore - May 18 - 3:36 amThe ride is not as smooth as I thought it would be. The noise inside during riding is loud. Gas mileage is nothing to write home about.
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Beautiful Junk - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By ScottieG - May 6 - 12:50 pmI bought my Max privately just after the ABS sensors and actuator were replaced @ Lancaster Nissan. 14,000mi later, I needed the very same work done by the same dealer. I refuse. I have had other items go bad @ a couple $100 here and a couple $100 there. The car is beautiful but full of knocking noises. The car is uncomfortable because I sit on the seats instead of in them. I owned a 93 Altima & a 96 Max. Both were of a much better quality than this car. I owned a Buick between the two Maximas & will go back when I can get rid of this car. I bought my 2004 Max based on a good reputation. I will never buy another Nissan. -ScottieG
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2004 Maxima SE - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By rdm - April 19 - 2:00 amMy Maxima SE with the 5 spd auto trans is a blast to drive. (The manual would be even better, but the wife wont learn to drive it).It handles very well and is very fast, for a 6 cylinder. It is modern looking and gets more than its share of looks.
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Maximas are over-rated - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By morrieb - April 13 - 2:00 amThe vehicle is difficult to maneuver in tight place and narrow driveways due to the 18" wheels. Visibility over the hood is nonexistant (Im 61") and it is next to impossible to determine by visual cues just how close one is to a forward object. Outside mirrows obstruct drivers view of curbs by blocking out about 50 degrees to the left and right of the outside scene. The adjustment control for the outside mirrows is poorly located and not well designed and is hidden by the steering wheel. Finally, the local gas milege is not very good. I get about 16.5 MPG in local driving. The EPA of 20 MPG on MSRP is unrealistic.
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Maxima Comes Through....Again - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By TommyAsh - April 2 - 10:00 amGreat overall sports sedan. My 2nd Maxima in 5 years. Sold my first one to my son.
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What did I get myself into - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By Innocent1 - March 23 - 9:33 amI have always wanted to own a Max so I bought one. The first issue was the grille started to peel. The rims bent. The tires have to be balanced more often that 6k miles. It drives well though, I cant complain. It has excellent take off. The fuel economy is horrible!
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Car drives great - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By Alden - March 19 - 10:00 amcar drives great, the manual tranny and clutch feels great .. wonderful.. just like my 93 SE 5spd, steering response is wonderful power is definite.
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Bad Paint job/ Good look - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By Deeleeny - March 14 - 10:00 amI did alot of research on different types of cars and features, however as soon as aI saw this car all others were a distant thought.
