Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 Reviews

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Nissan Patrol GR 3.0
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Average Ratings for Nissan Patrol GR 3.0

  • Performance3.2 stars
  • Practicality3.8 stars
  • Reliability2.7 stars
  • Value for Money3.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.1 stars
  • Overall Rating3.2 stars

24 Reviews For Nissan Patrol GR 3.0

  • oliverparr 15th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    We have owned a Nissan 3.0 turbo diesel for 8 years . Its on its 3rd engine and only done 92000 miles . Nissan UK have been useless and deny that there is a design fault with the engine . I really don't understand why these vehicles get reviews stating there bullet proof.My advice is avoid like the plague and buy a Toyota or Land Rover instead .

  • Guest 22nd Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Purchased used Nissan Patrol 30k miles, chosen for claimed reliability and lower priced than equivalent 4x4's. I actually quite liked it and it was civilised on road, however it did prove unreliable with various electrical problems. It was only average off road and build quality was poor compared to some of it's rivals, indeed the front foot wells sufferred serious corrosion and some panels were flimsy and dented easily. I now own a Land rover Defender, and quite frankly it is far superior to th ...

  • Guest 18th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 Turbo Diesel

    Blew out a piston & turbo @ 148000 km driving on the highway @ 130KM/Hr
    Engine loosing cooling liquid since 120000 km.

    Very robust car, the 3.0 diesel engine has worthless quality however.

  • Guest 17th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 turbo diesel will blow piston and turbo before it reaches 200,000 kms. this is a very common problem. the motor will cost you a minimum $12,000. nissan are obviously very aware of this problem

  • wadifox 4th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i used in the middle east and afghanistan. the work horse of the world. 350,000 KMH's and all i replaced on my 1998 Y61 Nissan Patrol super safari was the tyres and the battery.

    tyre wear on the front outta edge, lower bushes on the front trail arm wear out quick when it lives in the desert . but its all simple to fix and costs peanuts.

    the euro version 2.8 is under powered unlike the middle east version 4.5 and 4.8 petrol engines.
    im on my 3rd patrol and its part of my life and i love it. it ...

  • DOG111 1st Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    An alround amazing motor. Like driving an all terrain leather arm chair!, but built like a sherman tank. solid.

  • Guest 20th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 is a nice size, has a good reliable 6 cylinder diesel engine, and in my opinion is great value for money. The performance is great, same with practicality and same on reliability.

  • Stuart Herron Rank: Lance Corporal 30th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Since my review given in Aug 2006 have just suffered engine failure, Nissan Patrol is 2001 model, with 3 ltr T/D ony 75,200 miles and very regularly serviced (every 6,000 miles), Just being checked as I write this, but not happy that this so-called tough engine is not!
    I preferred the 4.2 ltd Diesel 6 cylinder.
    Anyone else had problems with the 3 ltd T/D ??

  • terrygoltz 16th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Nissan Patrol 3.0 has more power than the 4.2. It tows a 20ft caravan very well. Good to drive and the auto is excellent around town. Also for towing. Would have another one.
    So far at 90,000 there are no problems showing up. Runs like new.

  • TP6040 Rank: Lance Corporal 1st Mar 2007

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    Don't buy a Nissan Patrol - you are asking for some very expensive trouble in the near future.

  • theshooter Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 22nd Dec 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Timeless looks, built to last. Might be clumsy around town buy 100% reliable. Had a trooper, reliable, and tough, but seats tilted foward, 4x4 system out of the ark. Had Land Rover, Discovery & Range Rover, auto boxes all went wrong, costly repair, head gasket on disco, landy great off road, but too basic, all overated status symbol. Patrol great off road, could drive through a house, tow a tank, loads of grunt. Despite weight, still get 30mpg. Fulfills all my shooting requirments, its not quick ...

  • bigal3464 14th Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Have used the Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 as a tow unit for 21 foot caravan all over Australia. I had minor problem with air intake sensor and got excellent support from Nissan. It's a bit cumbersome in city, however, I could not recommend enough! I have heard horror stories but friends with same unit had similar experience to mine, so I do recommend it.

  • Stuart Herron Rank: Lance Corporal 31st Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    My 4x4s get used for their purpose of working, and whilst regularly serviced they are not 'pampered'!!
    I have had several other 4x4s: Troopers, Range Rover, 110 Landrover, Shogun, Discoveries! The Patrols have been the best so far.

  • ivan rayne 10th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Nissan Patrol GR is a great 4x4 comfortable safe and reliable.

  • lightbug 9th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Comment by lightbug
    I have a new Nissan Patrol since Jul 04 and it is powerful!
    159hp I think
    It has no engine problems if it did I am sure they wouldn't have full warranty for THREE YEARS It has a beautiful ride you feel safe being in it because its one of the biggest 4x4 on the road and the engine does 30mpg+
    A+++++++LOVE IT

  • MMourat Rank: Lance Corporal 24th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The company doesn't always repair it but they know the problem. I don't understand the people that they continue to buy the Nissan Patrol GR 3.0.

  • davephoto1 29th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Well, my Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 has had three clutches, Two replacement engines and one turbo.
    I am not very happy as Nissan admitted to Turbo and Oil problems on all 3.0 litre engines.
    I drove Landrover Discovery's before, and over in 6 years 3 different cars never broke down.
    Although the Nissan Patrol DOES give me the best drive by far, when it is well.

  • nipper 1st Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    The first 18 months with my Nissan Patrol GR were fine without too many problems. Then it started... We live in the Czech Republic, and when driving home from a skiing holiday in Austria in 2004, the engine lost power and thick blue smoke belched out. This was due to 2 pistons having blown a hole in them. It was impossible to get spare pistons in the whole of Europe, and we tried everywhere. We eventually got 2 nearly new pistons from Germany (from a crashed Patrol). The car was off the road for ...

  • AirPedro 24th Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I love the sound of the diesel engine, my wife and I call it "the song of the diesel." The turbo can be handy when trying to pass other vehicles on our narrow twisty roads. It won't win any drag races, but I didn't buy it for that. I used to own a Trooper which I really liked, but the first time I crawled under the Patrol I was blown away at the sturdiness of the underpinnings. This is one stout machine. It handles great and soaks up the bumps in the road with aplomb. I love this machine.

  • waldo 21st Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have driven loads of 4x4's and this Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 is my favourite for off-road handling.
    Much bigger than a Land Rover Defender or Disco also far more comfortable and reliable.
    Although often compared to the Shogun they are completely different vehicles, buy the Shogun to drive the kids to school and tow a caravan, buy a Patrol if you need a vehicle that can work off road, it is nearly as good on the road (Different suspension set up). Patrol is better than diesel Land Cruisers, not ...