Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 27 -28 HWY
Horsepower
265
Seats
4 -5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle steven W
It can last many years. It is a very reliable vehicle.
It is a reliable vehicle. It handles very good and also gets good mileage.
accountCircle Kim D
That it's been a very good, dependable car and I like it very much.
I love my vehicle. It has heated seats and steering wheel. It's very roomy inside and has a very large trunk. The only thing I dislike is that I had to replace the transmission after only 60k miles.
accountCircle Dylan H
It is beyond comfortable, the seats fit me like a glove.
It's one of the most luxurious vehicles I have ever owned and a reasonable price. Only real downside is it does wear out the struts on the front pretty quickly.
accountCircle Charlie E
Awesome bang for your buck.
This car is fantastic, owned it for 2 years now and put 35k on it. I lowered it and added some power modifications and this thing is quick. Has issues with burning oil so check it every week or so just to be sure. Great looking car and so much power and luxury for the money.
accountCircle Paola V
Transmission failed too soon
We love our car. Only issue we have had was that we had to change the transmission after 5 years of having it.
accountCircle mike C
Nissan Maxima is the all around perfect car, at least the one I own. Has over 260,000 miles and going strong.
Like the speed, gas mileage, comfort, look, reliability. Dislike The glitch in the radio and that parts are expensive. But the car itself I love.
accountCircle Elizabeth P
My Nissan maxima is an amazing car that I highly recommend.
I love my maxima. I drive it daily and it handles great as well as it is great on gas. It came with a factory radio with Bose speakers which makes the stereo that much better. I love the sunroof as well as it is electric. The performance on this car is amazing, great for a road trip on just around town. The most comfortable car that I have ever had with the all power package. Truly a reliable care with very little issues.
accountCircle Jean M
Good quality auto; has a Bose stereo system.
I have had only one problem, and that was with the alternator. That was in 2017, after having car for 13 yrs. Replaced battery once at the same time. That is the only problem I have ever had. It is a good quality car and very reliable. I like the heated steering wheel, and seats.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anna M
Safety, it has a lot of air bags in it and The car has a very comfortable ride.
The car didn't hold up. It preform as I expected. The engine wore out only after a few years. It did however have a smooth ride.
accountCircle Karen T
Easy for anyone to maneuver
It's obviously an older car, but there's a few issues with it. Consumes too much gas, faulty transmission, gas tank problem, motor problems, and electrical. However, it is a nice sized car and is easy to maneuver. It fits a fair amount of things and people inside. Lasts a good amount of mileage if taken care of.
accountCircle Kenia C
My car drives good. The drive is smooth on a long road. Keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Drives good. CD player doesn't work. Power steering leaks which sucks.
accountCircle Ashlee D
It is a blue Nissan maxima.
I like everything about my car except the gas mileage. If I could get more miles to my gallon I'd be a lot happier with my car.
accountCircle Eugene D
The make and model has transmission issues early on in the life of the car as per internet forums
The car has good performance. The car has adequate gas mileage. The car has transmission issues
accountCircle Mary N
It is mine! Very comfortable. The third seat is useless though.
It is a second hand vehicle.. It is simple and drives smoothly.. It is a family oriented vehicle. It is not too fancy..
accountCircle Dawn T
It is reliable and parts are not expensive.
It is stylish. Very roomy. I like the sun roof. I dislike the console and cigarette lighter location.
accountCircle Heather W
Do not buy used, Recommended buy this car new
Good car it just needs something fixed on it way too often. Everything that has fluid leaks. It is terrible on gas. It might be alright if it was newer but it has to many problems. I bought it used with over 100,000 miles on it & it now has almost 200,000 miles. I have had to fix way too much on it.

Nissan Maxima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
265 HP 24-24 MPG 4-5 Seats
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SL
265 HP 24-24 MPG 4-5 Seats
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2004 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

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5 stars 45%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kelsey F on March 9, 2021
Low profile tires and the MRIs long and skinny goes from front seat to back.
It is very Lucius it has sunroof and power windows and heated seats in the front it would be nice if it was in the back too though. It is got a moon roof that does not even open though. And it is long and skinny. Goes from the front to the back seat. Has a lot of space in both the front and back seats. And the trunk as well. The seats fold down and the radio has a big screen that goes with it that is not touch screen though.
accountCircle Dawn T on February 21, 2021
It is reliable and parts are not expensive.
It is stylish. Very roomy. I like the sun roof. I dislike the console and cigarette lighter location.

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Owners

The 2004 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Large Cars.

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4.8
2
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4.58
3
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4.39
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4.25

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Large Cars.

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30 MPG
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29 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2004 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes it's a fantastic vehicle. The SL model has the perfect amount of luxury. Great power and acceleration
Betty A.
Yes it is. All Nissan vehicles are good vehicles. They are all reliable and easy to maintain. And the gas is good
Stacey C.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Nissan Maxima?

The Nissan maxima is Extremely reliable. I Haven't had any major issues with regular care of the vehicle.
Matthew F.
It is a reliable car. It can have some problems, but if you stay on top of the problems a Nissan Maxima any other Nissan can last a lifetime
Kate S.

Is The 2004 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

The Price varies by mileage on the car. I would think at any reasonable price it would be a great value
Jill E.
A good value for a Nissan Maxima depending on the year I would say minimum $2,000 maximum amount would be $10,000
Tori W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 Nissan Maxima speed sensor location photo?

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Answer: The 2004 Nissan Maxima useS9012 or 9012 LED bulbs in each of its low and high beam headlamps. If equipped with fog lamps, Your car will take H3 or H3 LED bulbs in them. Luckily, these are both relatively common...

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Safety & Reliability

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety