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Why is Nissan discontinuing the Maxima? ›

Why was the Nissan Maxima discontinued? The Nissan Maxima was retired in favor of the brand's long-term goal of prioritizing electric vehicles and new technologies moving forward.

The Nissan Maxima is known to have common issues such as a faulty power steering pump and ignition coil. Continuing to drive your car with these issues can pose serious drivability issues. If you don't want to have problems down the road, it's best that you have the faulty parts replaced.

Overall, the Maxima rides better than most midsize family sedans and more like an entry-level luxury car. The Maxima's seats also straddle the line between sporty support and long-distance comfort. They'll keep you in place through fast corners but remain comfortable for long stretches.

Some of those that have been known to experience transmission issues include the 2004-2009 Nissan Murano, the 2004-2006 Nissan Maxima, and the 2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

What is the average life expectancy of a Nissan Maxima? The average life expectancy of a Nissan Maxima is about 15 years. A Maxima can last over 200,000 miles with proper auto care, so if you drive one of these sedans around 15,000 miles per year since new, you could expect it to last 15 years.

There is no clear winner between the Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima, as the decision on which sedan to buy largely depends on your driving needs. The Nissan Maxima has more luxurious features, while the Altima has generous cargo room and offers all-wheel drive.

The 2022 Nissan Maxima is our top pick for the best model year value for the Maxima. With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 59% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2023 model years are also attractive years for the Maxima, and provide a relatively good value.

Which Nissan Maxima years are the best? Among late model Maximas, the seventh-generation 2009 to 2014 models have the best reliability and repair records.

In certain forms, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord can be plenty fun to drive, too, and they have cabins with more useful space than the Maxima. The VW Arteon stands out as the segment's style leader, while the Lexus ES really isn't that much costlier for a properly luxurious sedan.

The top Nissan Maxima trim level is the Platinum. It adds lots of comfort and convenience features to those established by the previous trims.

How to avoid Nissan CVT problems? ›

Regular inspection and transmission fluid flushes make a big difference in the longevity of any transmission, CVTs included.

Generally, the issues have been reported between 2012/2013 and 2018. There were some problems in 2003 when Nissan first began using this transmission and in the 2007-2012 CVT generation. Specific models include the Murano, Sentra, Altima, Rogue, Versa, and Versa Note.

After taking a year off to reshuffle the lineup, Nissan plans to release the all-electric Maxima in 2025, with production in Canton Ohio. The next-generation Maxima will be an entirely new model when it comes to the 2025 model year. Besides keeping four doors nearly everything about the maxima will change.

Nissan Maxima

Now, 42 years after its debut, Nissan is halting production of the Maxima in mid-2023. Nissan spokesperson Ashli Bobo said the decision stems from the company's prioritization of electric vehicles. The Japanese giant hopes to have 40 percent of its sales be fully electric by 2030.

The next Maxima will be entirely new when it arrives for the 2026 model year. It will replace the current generation, which wraps up production this year. The Maxima name will go into a brief hibernation as Nissan begins the lineup shuffle.