Nissan Patrol 2004 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2004 Nissan Patrol? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2004 Nissan Patrol issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2004 Nissan Patrol in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

ACCC issues fourteen recalls in past fortnight
By Daniel Gardner · 14 Mar 2017
A number of potentially hazardous faults have been identified in vehicles sold in Australia, prompting a wide range of recalls.
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Nissan Patrol 2004: Bubbled dash
Answered by Graham Smith · 07 Sep 2012

It gets harder to mount a case for a car that is as old as your is, but if you take a reasonable approach and are willing to compromise, as you seem to be by accepting the labour costs, I think you should pursue it. It is clearly a problem and the company has the responsibility for its products no matter their age.

Nissan Patrol 2004: Why does the radiator keep breaking?
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2011

It could be a stray current, or it could be that the concentration of glycol in the coolant is too low. There should be 30 percent glycol; if it’s too low the radiator can corrode. More likely it’s a stray current, probably caused by a bad earth on an accessory that’s been fitted to the vehicle, or it could be a bad earth the engine and the body.

Nissan Patrol 2004: Is petrol or diesel better?
Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 15 Mar 2011

You’re buying a high mileage car so be careful to check the condition of the engine and driveline and walk away if there’s any suspicion they’re close to worn out. There’s little difference between the Landcruiser and the Patrol, but avoid the 3.0-litre turbo diesel Patrol as it has engine issues.

I WOULD like to be able to confirm that the problem with the 3-litre turbodiesel engine has been fixed, but I can't. My attempts to get Nissan to own up to a fix have been a dismal failure. All it would tell me is it would take care of owners of any Patrol that had an engine problem. Read into that what you will.

Nissan Patrol 2004: Blown up turbo-diesel engine
Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 14 Jun 2012

The old Patrol hand grenade strikes again. There were fundamental flaws with that engine, it's one to avoid. But with yours now eight years old you're going to have trouble convincing Nissan to come to the party with the cost of repairs. They might, however, make you an offer of part payment if you press them hard enough, and that's what I would recommend you do.

Nissan Patrol 2004: Known problems with the engine?
Answered by Graham Smith · 09 Dec 2016

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 2004: Losing power
Answered by Graham Smith · 08 Mar 2019

It sounds like a problem with the turbo or the fuel pump. Get it to a diesel mechanic and have it checked.

 

Used Nissan Patrol review: 1996-2015
By Ewan Kennedy · 03 Feb 2016
Ewan Kennedy reviews the GQ, GU and Y62 Series Nissan Patrol from 1996,1997,1998,1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 as a used buy.
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