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Verdict
Grande berline à moteur V6 essence et traction avant, au coffre de 520 litres. Aucun retour de propriétaires ni statistique de pannes n'a pu être publiquement documenté pour cette génération, et aucun résultat Euro NCAP n'a été trouvé : la fiabilité n'est donc pas notée. Les V6 consomment entre 9 et 10,5 l/100 km selon Auto-Data : exigez un historique d'entretien complet.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 V6 140.
2.0 V6 140
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 140 hp · 9.1 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3
V6 de 2,0 litres et 140 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Auto-Data, L'argus). 9,1 l/100 km en cycle mixte selon Auto-Data.
3.0 V6 200
Petrol · Manual · 200 hp · 9.5 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3
V6 de 3,0 litres et 200 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Auto-Data). 9,5 l/100 km en cycle mixte.
3.0 V6 200 automatique
Petrol · Automatic · 200 hp · 10.5 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3
Même V6 de 200 ch avec boîte automatique à 4 rapports (Auto-Data). 10,5 l/100 km en cycle mixte.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2004: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Nissan Maxima / Maxima QX”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Maxima / Maxima QX V — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures : vidanges régulières et distribution.
- Essayer la boîte automatique à 4 rapports : passages des rapports, à-coups.
- Contrôler l'état de la direction et du train avant lors d'un essai sur route dégradée.
- Vérifier le bon fonctionnement de l'électronique (verrouillage, climatisation, vitres électriques).
- Vérifier avec le numéro de série auprès d'un concessionnaire Nissan les campagnes de rappel éventuelles.
Questions to ask the seller
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien et les factures ?
- La boîte automatique ou l'embrayage ont-ils déjà été réparés ?
- Quelle est la consommation réelle constatée sur ce V6 ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Attribution
Toyota Avensis
I · 1997–2003
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Public domain
Volkswagen Passat
B5 · 1996–2005
- Price
- €3,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opel Omega
B · 1994–2003
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Safrane
I · 1992–2002
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Nissan Maxima / Maxima QX V (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Nissan Maxima QX ?
520 litres, selon L'argus et Auto-Data.
Quelles motorisations propose la Nissan Maxima QX V ?
Des V6 essence : 2,0 litres de 140 ch en boîte manuelle, et 3,0 litres de 200 ch en boîte manuelle ou automatique, selon Auto-Data.
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