Nissan Patrol Problems
No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Nissan Patrol reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
- Diesel
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Nissan Patrol: Is it a good buy?
The Patrol is a big, tough wagon and generally bulletproof, but I wouldn't recommend buying a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel model earlier than 2005. They had lots engine problems, but with your budget you should be able to buy a later model that isn't prone to engine failure.
Nissan car servicing problem
You won't get anywhere with Nissan, the car is too old, and the dealer is the one that did the work anyway. So it's the dealer you have to negotiate with. You don't say how much money is involved, but I would suggest you consider going to VCAT.
Nissan Patrol 2004: Known problems with the engine?
I wouldn't recommend buying an old Patrol with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, such as the one you are looking at. It's right in the zone of death when it comes to the turbo-diesel engine, and it will have done a million miles.
Nissan Patrol 2016: Potential problems with Y61 engine?
It can be a good idea to buy the last model in the line, all the problems have been well and truly sorted out and it's usually the best built. The downside is that it will lose a little more in value when the new model comes out and buyers turn away from the old one. The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel was a problem when it first came out, and we got lots of reports from owners with blown-up engines, but the reports have stopped coming. That suggests the problems have been sorted and the engine is performing well.
Nissan Patrol 2007: What is the effect of dashboard blistering on resale value?
On average a 2007 Patrol is valued at between $15,000 and $17,000 in a private sale. Yours has relatively low kays for that model, and is well equipped, but that dash is a problem. You could easily knock a couple of thousand dollars off the price because of that. I would have it replaced if it were mine.
Nissan Patrol 2015: Clear paint coat bubbling off?
Nissan is fixing the paint problem under the new car warranty, and the warranty will continue to apply to the car and the repaired paintwork until it expires, no matter where you live. I wouldn’t be too concerned about the paint on the rest of the car if it’s not currently showing similar signs of bubbling.
Nissan Patrol 2002: Should I repair it after a bad crash?
As much as you love it the reality is that it's an old car and not worth repairing. It's obviously done you proud, but it's time to move on to a newer car.
