Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
21 City / 30 HWY
Horsepower
300
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gracelyn S
My maxima is by far the best car I have ever owned!
I love my Nissan maxima! It is by far the best car I have ever owned. It drives so smooth and rides so good. All of the seats are very comfortable and my family fits perfectly. It is great on gas also. That is the main reason we drive this car the most. The entertainment/radio aspect is awesome as well. I have had no issues with my car except a recall on the braking system, which can be fixed for free by the manufacturer.
accountCircle Lydia T
I love my car! The drive and features are amazing, I get compliment all the time, and I tell all of my friends about it.
An easy and comfort of the drive, the speed, the design, and the vibes
accountCircle Patricia H
Modern look and features. Comfortable for driver and passengers.
It is very reliable. The inside is my favorite part. The dashboard reminds me of a BMW and the seats are leather. There’s plenty of leg room in the front and the back. There’s two charging ports for the back seats. The screen upfront is touch screen. The speakers are amazing.
accountCircle Teresa E
The heated and air condition seats are amazing!
I have the premium edition and I love it! It has a camera all around the car, the speaker are Bose, I love the heated and air conditioning seats, the car drives really smooth and it's the most comfortable car I have ever owned.
accountCircle Antonio J
A sedan that drives like a sports car.
Excellent mpg, quick acceleration and braking and the infotainment features. The vehicle is a sports sedan and drives like a sports coupe! The attention to detail in the cabin is to be commended. From heated leather power seats to easy to reach controls.
accountCircle Julia H
I feel like it's a high end car for a mid range price.
The Maxima is a great car. I love the interior. It gets decent MPGs and has nice acceleration. It's also a really nice looking car.
accountCircle Haley A
Nissan Maxima - great car!
I love my new Maxima! It is sporty, but big enough for me and my family. Great features - Apple Play, Navigation, back sun shade, heated/cooled seats. Also good gas mileage.
accountCircle Elisa A
Starting the car from key.
My vehicle is one of the best choices I have made when I purchased it. It is very comfortable and the up to day features are the best. The car has two modes of driving “normal” and “sport” for al lyly fast drivers out there. Only thing is when the windows are fully up and your about to get in the car it is super hot but buy a sun visor for the windshield and you'll be good to go. I would highly recommend my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Emily H
The car is cramped and the headlights are not extremely bright.
I do not like that it notifies you when are car is in the way. The car is also way to small for a full family and the trunk space is almost nonexistent. The only good thing about the car is the gas mileage, it only takes twenty dollars to fill the tank up.
accountCircle Mel Leonard
Smooth and quiet ride
My 2019 Maxima looks terrific and for the first 4 months it was whisper quiet and a smooth ride BUT it now has too much road noise and bounces on the smallest bumps in the road making the ride on rough roads very uncomfortable. Nissan should offer a suspension with a softer and quieter ride. I am very disappointed that neither the dealer or Nissan seem to help me get back the car I thought I had bought from Willowdale Nissan in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Mel Leonard.
accountCircle Freida M
If only it was a larger vehicle.
It is a little low to enter to exit. Performance is good, reliability is good and features are all good. Just wish it was a larger vehicle as I get older it just gets harder for me to get in and out of. I have no complaints otherwise. I love the color, the style and the features on this vehicle.
accountCircle Jeff D
Great performing car, however lacks safety features.
This car is front wheel drive which is terrible in the snow. Also it does not have many of the safety features you would expect. First instance, there is no blind-spot warning system and backup alert system. Other than that, the performance and comfort are good.
accountCircle Brian B
2018 Nissan maxima is a nice car.
Need more leg room also needs wider front seat. I do enjoy the powerful v6. Fuel mpg can vary depending on your driving style. Sometimes I burn through it when I am doing a lot of city driving otherwise it is pretty efficient with the highway driving. Cruise control works great.

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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300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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SV
300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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SL
300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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SR
300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Platinum
300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

4.69
112 Reviews
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5 stars 76%
4 stars 20%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jaylin K on May 22, 2021
The car has a camera in the dash to help you with blind spots backing back.
I haven't had any problems with my car so far, it drives really smooth on the road and interstate, very comfortable and spacious. It is a great car to travel in and never runs hot. The car is not very big and it is automatic so it is easy to drive for most people.
accountCircle David C on May 2, 2021
The maxima experiences. Overall it is a really nice car. Looks good drives good.
I love my car, it is great on gas... It has a great ride. And a perfect sound system. The interior it still in as perfect shape after two years. It still has a great ride the tires are holding up well also. The ac system and heating system are perfect too. Overall it is a great purchase. I feel good about it. When I traded it in, most likely I'll buy another Nissan maxima or I my jump up to the luxury line. Infiniti q45 or something..

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Leah H.

I LOVE my car. The car gives me a sporty vibe but is definitely a car for women. The dashboard is beautiful. It is also very good on gas. The only con I have is that I often get something that comes on screen saying 'unavailable front radar construction'.

likeFilled Victoria L.

The cruise control is one of my favorite things about my vehicle. I also like the sports mode and the gas mileage. It has a lot of room and especially in the back seat. No one ever feels smashed or close together.

likeFilled Melinda H.

Collision sensors, automatic start, heated seats, sport mode. It has metallic paint and alloy wheels. It has satellite radio and gives you severe weather reports. The radio screen is very large. Its has auto start and push button start. All black leather interior and rear defrost and air conditioning. Also has 5 star safety rating.

likeFilled Raymond V.

I love my Maxima. It is super quick, close to luxurious feeling and has great options. I just really enjoy driving this vehicle. I sometimes blow through almost a tank of gas driving around, taking road trips on the weekends with my wife.

likeFilled Angie W.

This is my dream car. It is stylish, safe, the right size, and the trade in value is great. There is one con that I see with the maxima. There is a plastic trim that might be broken off if not taped down at the car wash.

likeFilled Cindy J.

The pros are that it is fast and the vehicle has great gas mileage. The vehicle has a great safety rating. It is also roomy with ample storage space. I like the way the car hanes on the interstate and on the back roads. The stereo system is also a great asset.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Leah H.

Only con I have is that 'unavailable front radar construction' comes up a lot on the dashboard. It makes a loud sound. When I first got the car it actually scares me but I have gotten used to the sound.

dislikeFilled Victoria L.

I enjoy driving it to much so I always offer to drive which cost me gas money. I do not like how low it sits to the ground. If you are pregnant would highly not suggest this vehicle. Hard to get in and out for bigger or overweight people.

dislikeFilled Melinda H.

It sits a little low and does not have a locking gas cap. The short turn radius is not very sharp like a minivan or small car would be. The idle is loud when sitting. The position of the sport mode and normal mode buttons are in a bad place. The dial on console to control zooming in and out on navigation is confusing. It does not update bad traffic on GPS map.

dislikeFilled Raymond V.

I really do not have any cons. Other than my 01 Camaro, it is the quickest vehicle I have had and I love speed. For a V6, that baby has some serious power. I will definitely consider buying another one in the future. But again, no cons at all.

dislikeFilled Angie W.

There is one con that I see with the maxima sedan. There is a plastic part on the back window. If it is not taped down at the car wash it will be broken during the car wash. Other than that, I really do not have a problem with the car. I make sure the part is taped down when I get my car washed.

dislikeFilled Cindy J.

The only concern that I have had with my vehicle is that it has had two recalls. It also seems to not be well built. The light has just came out and hung for no apparent reason, and the oil change and upkeep are a little expensive.

Ranks #2 Large Cars by Owners

The 2018 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.69 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Large Cars.

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4.82
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4.69
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4.68

Ranks #2 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Large Cars.

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40 MPG
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30 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2018 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes. It is a nice car but it is lacking in driver side room. If the driver side front seat were slightly wider it would make the driving experience even more enjoyable.
Black B.
Yes! It is been very reliable, with no issues whatsoever. The trim of the vehicle is beautiful, the body style is sporty, and it is very fun to drive!
Shannon G.
The 2018 Nissan maxima is a good vehicle in my opinion but it's not a great vehicle. It would be awesome if there were more cup holders and USB ports.
Traci B.
I love this car. It is stylish and has great technology features. Quiet ride. Has pretty good gas mileage.
Carmen G.
Yes. I love driving this vehicle. It drives smoothly and has great technology. It has a sporty exterior that looks like a luxury car
Erica G.
Yes, provides a nice smooth ride. Great stereo, classy interior, roomy, AMD has a sporty look with sleek lines. I live the heated seats and steering wheel.
Anthony T.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Nissan Maxima?

Yes it is reliable and I have not noticed or experienced any problems yet. I am worried about the CVT going out which happened on a different Nissan that I owned.
Black B.
My Nissan has been very reliable. Aside from the normal maintenance such as oil changes, I haven't had to fix anything else on it.
Shannon G.
The SD card cover tends to pop out when a bump is hit forcing computer back to factory settings until pushed back in. The sonar does not work if there is salt on the sensor.
Traci B.
I have had the car for 1 1/2 years and no problems at all. I have it serviced regularly at the dealership so they keep it running smooth.
Carmen G.
The maxima is very reliable. It has enough power to get up and move. I've had no problems at all. This is my third maxima
Alex C.
Very reliable, no problems. Has a decent reliability rating. Well made car., tires are solid, and expensive
Pauline R.

Is The 2018 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

I think most vehicles are overpriced and the dealers take it a step further and try to get everything they can out of you. I think 10k less than the current MSRP would be fair.
Black B.
The vehicle is pricey. We paid close to 29,000 for it. I think it was worth it as we have a great warranty and haven't had to put any additional money into it.
Shannon G.
We actually got ours way below sticker price.. I would not have paid the sticker price unless it had the missing items.
Traci B.
MSRP was 40,000. I think that is too high. I was able to get a good trade in and incentives that made it more affordable for me.
Carmen G.
I believe it was 40,000 fully loaded. Considering it’s a full size sedan and Nissan calls it a full size sports car, I think the value is good for a fully decked out car this luxurious looking
Carol G.
39000 dollars, it is a solid, entry level luxury car. It offers many options including moon roof, cruise control and Bluetooth
Kayla F.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2018 nissan maxima transmission problems?

Answer: The 2018 Nissan Maxima transmission problems are fluid leaks or noisy transmission. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come...

2018 Nissan Maxima: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The 2018 Nissan Maxima comes equipped with a standard wheel size of 18 inches. These are the silver aluminum rims. The tire pressure for these wheels iS33 psi, for both the front and rear tires. There are two...

2018 Nissan Maxima: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2018 Nissan Maxima uses a 0W-20 oil full synthetic motor oil as its recommended oil type. It has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts. Using the recommended oil type for Your car is crucial, as it keeps the car...

What kind of oil does a 2018 Nissan Maxima take?

Answer: The owners manual for the 2018 Nissan Maxima recommends that You use a genuine Nissan 0W-20 motor oil and this vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.1 quarts. Nissan also suggests that You use one of their genuine...

Does the a 2018 Nissan Maxima use regular gas?

Answer: When it comes to the 2018 Nissan Maxima, premium fuel is suggested, but it is not required. The manual recommends using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)....

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Safety & Reliability

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