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Nissan Pulsar Problems

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

Used Nissan Pulsar review: 2012-2017
Nissan made the questionable decision to drop the well-known Pulsar in 2006 in favour of the Tiida. But stalled sales saw the Japanese brand revive the Pulsar nameplate in 2012.
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Used Nissan Pulsar review: 1995-2000
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Used Nissan Pulsar review: 2000-2006
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Used Nissan Pulsar review: 1991-1995
So highly rated was the N14 Nissan Pulsar that one leading Australian motoring magazine gave it equal car-of-the-year status with the high performance Honda NSX sports car.
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Nissan Pulsar 2002: Keeps cutting out

The first thing to do is to give it a tune-up, with new spark plugs, replace the air cleaner, and clean the throttle body.

Nissan Pulsar 2013: How to get Nissan to replace/refund it?

If we were in the USA your car would be called a ‘lemon’ and you would be getting a refund or a replacement car. Unfortunately this isn’t America and we have pathetically weak consumer laws and an even weaker body (ACCC) overseeing them. You could try to negotiate a deal with Nissan, who I don’t think have a leg to stand on, or get a lawyer involved.

Nissan Pulsar 2014: When is it recommended to change the transmission fluid?

The transmission in your car is a CVT and changing the oil is definitely recommended. If you doubt that the full service hasn't been done go back to the dealer and ask for an explanation.

Nissan Pulsar 2001: Faulty temperature gauge

It’s unlikely to be electrical, or the gauge itself. It’s more likely to be the thermostat, but before you do anything make sure the cooling system is filled to the full mark.

ACCC issues fourteen recalls in past fortnight
A number of potentially hazardous faults have been identified in vehicles sold in Australia, prompting a wide range of recalls.
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How can I know if a used car's odometer has been tampered with?

You are right to be suspicious when on average a car of that age would have done well over 200,000 km. Check the car's service book to see when and at what odometer readings the car has been serviced since it was new. That should give you an idea if the odometer is correct. With so little use it should be pristine inside with little wear on the seats and the carpets.

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