2001 Nissan Maxima Reviews, Ratings & Specs
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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$1,569 - $3,433
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
Crash Test
Source: NHTSA.gov
MPG (up to)
20 City /
28 HWY
Horsepower
222
Seats
5
Nissan Maxima Models & Trims
GXE - $1,569 - $2,768
Horsepower: 222 hp
Engine
Type: Gas V6
Standard
Seating: Cloth
Standard
Wheels: 15 x 6.0, 16 x 6.0 (in.) Aluminum, Steel
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats (Optional)
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
SE - $1,791 - $3,032
Horsepower: 222 hp
Engine
Type: Gas V6
Standard
Seating: Cloth
Standard
Wheels: 16 x 6.0, 17 x 7.0 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats (Optional)
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
GLE - $1,921 - $3,212
Horsepower: 222 hp
Engine
Type: Gas V6
Standard
Seating: Leather
Standard
Wheels: 16 x 6.0 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats (Optional)
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
SE 20th Anniv - $2,054 - $3,433
Horsepower: 222 hp
Engine
Type: Gas V6
Standard
Seating:
Standard
Wheels: 17 x 7.0 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats (Optional)
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
Owner Reviews
If the price is right it's worth it.
The gas mileage you get is decent, and the amenities in the interior are nice. I personally do not like the sounds it makes when being started and it is not the first Nissan I have heard with the same sound. The ride is ok but the power steering hose and some sort of sensor belt are being replaced on mine currently. The body style is not my favorite but it does appear nicer in lighter colors. The stereo volume shorts out and I can only use the volume adjuster on the steering wheel most days. I did only pay 3500 for it so given the investment and cost to fix, I got an "ok" deal. It's not my first choice but it is an ok car. The upside is that it does ride very smooth, has 4 doors and I love the trunk button on the remote.
2001 Nissan maxima with the tape player.
The check engine light stays on constantly, but my car has close to 200,000 miles on it. It is very reliable. It has a tape player which is convenient for Audiobooks. The seats are not leather which makes cleaning spills a little more difficult. There is a weird thing I notice about it thought. When I put something into the charging station, the radio goes fuzzy. Like for example when I plug in my car charger, the radio goes fuzzy, but as soon as I take the charger out, the radio goes back to the way it was. It can get inconvenient at times, but I listen to CDs and tapes a lot.
To me the most important thing is the safety factor. I feel totally safe in this car.
I was gifted this vehicle and I absolutely love it! It has any and all of the extras that vehicles had at the time and all work very well. I do keep the vehicle in good repair and have had minimal problems. I have received 24-34 mpg depending mostly on which direction the wind is coming from and how strong it is! I do average 29 mpg which I consider good given the weight of the vehicle. Most important to me, I feel totally safe driving or riding in this vehicle.
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover
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Overall
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Side
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Rollover
Not Available
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.
- Moderate Overlap Front A
- Side N/A
- Roof Strength N/A
- Driver-side Overlap Front N/A
GGood
AAcceptable
MMarginal
PPoor
Safety Features
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system *
- Driver & front passenger airbags
- Adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
- 3-point front/rear seatbelts for all outboard seating positions
- Rear center lap belt
- Child safety rear door locks
- Child safety seat tether w/lower anchors
- Emergency trunk release (located in trunk)
- Body-side reinforcements
- Energy-absorbing front/rear bumpers, steering column
- Front/rear crumple zones
* Optional Safety Feature
Safety Recalls (2)
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RecallNHTSA Campaign:02V146Summary:On some passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame. This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering, resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.Remedy:Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 24, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Air Bags Apr 12, 2013Report Receipt Date:Apr 12, 2013NHTSA Campaign:13V136000Summary:Nissan is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Maxima, Pathfinder, and Infiniti I35; model year 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4; and model year 2003 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and possibly certain Sentra vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.Consequence:In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupantsRemedy:Owners of all vehicles on which a defective air bag may have been installed either as original equipment, or as a replacement, will be notified. Dealers will inspect vehicles, and where a defective air bag inflator is identified, the inflator will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
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