Nissan Maxima A32
Fourth generation · 1995–1999 · 5 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: 1995 Nissan Maxima, front 11.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Nissan Maxima GXE in Cypress Pearl Metallic, Front Right2, 10-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Nissan Maxima QX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1995 Nissan Maxima, rear 11.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Nissan Maxima GXE in Cypress Pearl Metallic, Rear Left, 10-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1995 Nissan Maxima, front 11.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Nissan Maxima GXE in Cypress Pearl Metallic, Front Right2, 10-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Maxima QX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Nissan Maxima, rear 11.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Nissan Maxima GXE in Cypress Pearl Metallic, Rear Left, 10-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | |||||||
| GXE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $23,249 |
| GXE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $23,249 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $24,499 |
| SE-L Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $24,499 |
| SE-L MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $24,499 |
| SE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $24,499 |
| GLE · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $26,899 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| GXE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $23,249 |
| GXE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $23,249 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $24,499 |
| SE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $24,499 |
| GLE · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $26,899 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| GXE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $23,249 |
| GXE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $23,249 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $24,299 |
| SE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $24,299 |
| GLE · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $26,899 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| GXE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $22,679 |
| GXE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $22,679 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $23,679 |
| SE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $23,679 |
| GLE · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $26,279 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| GXE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $21,799 |
| GXE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $21,799 |
| SE Auto · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $22,799 |
| SE MT · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (RS5F50A) | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $22,799 |
| GLE · Sedan | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 190 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $25,139 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 6 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 6 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 5 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 5 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.