Summary:
Very capable - WHEN ITS RUNNING
Faults:
We have now had 3 engines fitted in 3 years, and now this 3rd engine is overheating badly.
We have had 2 gearboxes fitted, and now this 2nd gearbox is beginning to clunk into reverse gear, the same as the other 2 gearboxes.
We have fitted a new ECU just 9 months ago.
We fitted a new radiator 9 months ago.
We have just fitted a new a/c condenser unit.
General Comments:
This vehicle should be a total embarressment to Nissan, but the service and back up from them has been very poor, their general attitude has been to try and avoid any commitment whatsoever to this vehicle and its problems.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th May, 2004
2nd Jan 2009, 10:36
I own an 01 PATROL, and have owned several Jeeps and Toyotas, but the Patrol is on top of them all.
I have 350 000 km in mine, and with no problems whatsoever except some bushings and a clutch plate, but those were quite cheap to replace.
I go off-roading daily, and it performs exceptional (may I add quite better than some tractors), so out of 10 I give the Patrol a solid 9 because it has everything it needs to be a good solid vehicle off road as well as on road, but it's a bit too rigid on road.
22nd Apr 2012, 00:19
The 3.0 litre turbo diesel has a very well documented history of engine failure. It seems to be a problem with one of the sensors carboning up, then inaccurate readings are sent, causing the engine to run lean, overheating, then cracking pistons. If you replace the motor but not the sensor, the same problem will occur. Research 4wd forums for 5 minutes to read case after case of 3.0 turbo diesel problems. In Australia, 2nd hand 3.0 diesels are worth half what the older bigger 6 cylinder diesels are worth, because the old motors are in such high demand.