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Nissan Patrol: best and worst years

3 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides

Best bets: GQ (1987-1997), Y61 (1997-2016), Y62 (2012-2024) (good value in our guides).

1987-1997GQ (Y60)

Good value

Good value: 21 known problems, 5 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Chassis, sill and guard rust; Overheating / cracked head from marginal cooling.

Full GQ guide →

1997-2016Y61 (GU)

Good value

Good value: 18 known problems, 3 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Overheating / head gasket if cooling neglected; Piston failure from over-boosting (DI, 2000-2007).

Year-specific notes in the guide
  • 2000-2007Piston failure from over-boosting (DI, 2000-2007)
  • 2007+Injector issues (common-rail, 2007+)
Full Y61 guide →

2012-2024Y62

Good value

Good value: 7 known problems, none high-severity. Worst to watch for: Fuel quality sensitivity / catalyst damage; HBMC hydraulic system leaks.

Year-specific notes in the guide
  • 2013-2015Traction control / wheel-speed sensor faults (2013-2015)
Full Y62 guide →

Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.