Nissan Patrol GU-1

Used Nissan Patrol Y61 review

1997 - 2016

Likes

  • Excellent off-road ability
  • Parts and labour costs should be affordable
  • Certain engines can be mechanically reliable
  • Spacious cabin with good practicality

Dislikes

  • Restricted luggage area when 7 seats are in position
  • Certain engines can be mechanically nightmares
  • Lack of modern safety tech
  • Spartan equipment

Stuff you should know

Nissan’s Y61 (GU) Patrol may have a reputation for bulletproof mechanicals and immense capabilities off road, but with a base architecture that harks back to its Y60 (GQ) predecessor from the 1980s, and a production cycle that lasted nearly 20 years, some Patrols are better than others.

The GU evolved over its lifetime, going through ten series iterations, some receiving major mechanical and power plant updates, others cosmetic and trim changes (all the details are listed below) but there are key things to watch out for when it comes to the GU so before you make the Patrol commitment, read on.

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What goes wrong

  • Early (2000-2005) ZD30’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel can suffer from catastrophic engine failure due to oiling and cooling problems
  • Excessive oil use in the ZD30s
  • Piston failures on early ZD30s
  • Fuel pump and fuel system issues on early ZD30s
  • Manual gearbox can have problems with fifth gear spline and hub
  • All Patrol engines can have overheating issues
  • Look for underbody damage – the door sills and bumpers are usually the first to suffer
  • Look also for dings in the bash plates and be sure they haven’t been pushed onto the items they should be protecting
  • Check for leaking rear axle oil seals
  • Manual gearbox synchromesh can wear especially between 2nd and 3rd gear
  • Early models can have issues with spring mounts in the front suspension
  • Dashboards can blister and bubble
  • Early (2000-2005) ZD30’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel can suffer from catastrophic engine failure due to oiling and cooling problems
  • Excessive oil use in the ZD30s
  • Piston failures on early ZD30s
  • Fuel pump and fuel system issues on early ZD30s
  • Manual gearbox can have problems with fifth gear spline and hub
  • All Patrol engines can have overheating issues
  • Look for underbody damage – the door sills and bumpers are usually the first to suffer
  • Look also for dings in the bash plates and be sure they haven’t been pushed onto the items they should be protecting
  • Check for leaking rear axle oil seals
  • Manual gearbox synchromesh can wear especially between 2nd and 3rd gear
  • Early models can have issues with spring mounts in the front suspension
  • Dashboards can blister and bubble
  • Early (2000-2005) ZD30’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel can suffer from catastrophic engine failure due to oiling and cooling problems
  • Excessive oil use in the ZD30s
  • Piston failures on early ZD30s
  • Fuel pump and fuel system issues on early ZD30s
  • Manual gearbox can have problems with fifth gear spline and hub
  • All Patrol engines can have overheating issues
  • Look for underbody damage – the door sills and bumpers are usually the first to suffer
  • Look also for dings in the bash plates and be sure they haven’t been pushed onto the items they should be protecting
  • Check for leaking rear axle oil seals
  • Manual gearbox synchromesh can wear especially between 2nd and 3rd gear
  • Early models can have issues with spring mounts in the front suspension
  • Dashboards can blister and bubble

Should you buy it?

Yes, but it’s a yes with conditions.

In terms of engine choices, if you want a solid workhorse of a Patrol that should hopefully go forever, stick with the 4.2-litre TD42Ti intercooled-turbo diesel. Or, find a Patrol with the lowest mileage with the most recently built, post-2004 ZD30 common-rail diesel within your budget would also be an excellent way to go.

Just avoid the earlier ZD30 models at all costs.

Check the body for signs of abuse, make sure it has a thorough service history and try to get a Patrol with some quality aftermarket accessories and you’ll have yourself one hell of a truck.

Yes, but it’s a yes with conditions.

In terms of engine choices, if you want a solid workhorse of a Patrol that should hopefully go forever, stick with the 4.2-litre TD42Ti intercooled-turbo diesel. Or, find a Patrol with the lowest mileage with the most recently built, post-2004 ZD30 common-rail diesel within your budget would also be an excellent way to go.

Just avoid the earlier ZD30 models at all costs.

Check the body for signs of abuse, make sure it has a thorough service history and try to get a Patrol with some quality aftermarket accessories and you’ll have yourself one hell of a truck.

Should you buy it?

Yes, but it’s a yes with conditions.

In terms of engine choices, if you want a solid workhorse of a Patrol that should hopefully go forever, stick with the 4.2-litre TD42Ti intercooled-turbo diesel. Or, find a Patrol with the lowest mileage with the most recently built, post-2004 ZD30 common-rail diesel within your budget would also be an excellent way to go.

Just avoid the earlier ZD30 models at all costs.

Check the body for signs of abuse, make sure it has a thorough service history and try to get a Patrol with some quality aftermarket accessories and you’ll have yourself one hell of a truck.

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Models, pricing & features

Nissan Patrol GU-1

DX

Price when new: $39,950 - $53,300

Price used: $6,600 - $36,900

Equipment

  • 2 Speaker Stereo
  • Adjustable Steering Col. – Tilt only
  • Body Colour – Grille
  • Disc Brakes Front Ventilated
  • Disc Brakes Rear Solid
  • Engine Immobiliser
  • Limited Slip Diff
  • Radio Cassette
  • Sports Instruments

MY02 update

  • Free Wheeling Hubs – Manual locking
  • Rear Wiper/Washer
  • Steering Wheel – Sports

MY03 update

  • Mudflaps – front
  • Mudflaps – rear

MY10 update

  • Audio – Aux Input USB Socket
  • Audio – Input for iPod
  • Bluetooth System

MY13 update

  • 12V Socket(s) – Auxiliary
  • Brake Load Sensing Proportioning Valve
  • Laminated Windscreen
  • Spare Wheel – Full Size Steel
  • Vinyl – Cabin Floor

ST

Price when new: $43,990 - $55,090

Price used: $7,000 - $38,700

Adds

  • 4 Speaker Stereo
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airbag – Driver
  • CD Player
  • Central Locking
  • Flares
  • Power Antenna
  • Power Door Mirrors
  • Power Windows – Front & Rear
  • Side Steps

MY02 update

  • Body Side Mouldings
  • Free Wheeling Hubs – Auto-locking

MY05 update

  • 17″ Alloy Wheels
  • Body Colour – Door Handles
  • Carpeted – Cabin Floor
  • Map/Reading Lamps – for 1st Row
  • Sunvisor – Vanity Mirror for Passenger

MY08 update

  • Chrome Door Handles – Exterior

Ti

Price when new: $64,790 - $77,490

Price used: $9,000 - $27,600

Adds

  • 16″ Alloy Wheels
  • 6 Speaker Stereo
  • ABS (Antilock Brakes)
  • Air Cond. – Climate Control 2 Zone
  • Airbag – Passenger
  • Body Colour – Bumpers
  • Bull Bar
  • CD Stacker – 6 disc
  • Central Locking – Remote/Keyless
  • Diff lock(s)
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Leather Trim (Incl. Seats
  • inserts)
  • Sunroof – Electric

MY02 update

  • Air Cond. – Climate Control Multi-Zone
  • Body Side Mouldings – Colour Coded
  • Chrome Exterior Highlights
  • Flares Body Coloured

MY05 update

  • Camera – Rear Vision
  • GPS (Satellite Navigation)

DX5

Price when new: $44,990

Price used: $10,700 - $14,000

Adds

  • Adjustable Steering Col. – Tilt & Reach
  • Remote Fuel Lid Release
  • Tacho

ST Plus

Price when new: $50,990 - $52,790

Price used: $8,300 - $18,200

Adds

  • Fog Lamps – Front

DX Plus

Price when new: $46,790

Price used: $11,300 - $14,500

ST-L

Price when new: $56,990 - $61,440

Price used: $9,500 - $17,700

Adds

  • Air Conditioning – Rear
  • Electric Seats – 1st Row (Front)

ST-S

Price when new: $53,990 - $57,190

Price used: $10,200 - $15,600

Walkabout

Price when new: $49,990

Price used: $13,500 - $16,300

Adds

  • Cargo Barrier
  • Snorkel
  • Tow Bar

ST Simpson 50th Anniversary

Price when new: $56,990

Price used: $26,200 - $29,900

Adds

  • Air/Dust Deflector
  • Bonnet Protector
  • Decals
  • Driving Lamps
  • Floor Mats
  • Roof Racks
  • Scuff Plates – Embossed or personalised
  • Spare Wheel Cover – Hard

ST Titanium

Price when new: $57,390

Price used: $37,900 - $42,300

Adds

  • Electric Winch
  • Spare Wheel Cover – Soft

N-TEC

Price when new: $55,990

Price used: $40,500 - $44,800

ST N-TREK

Price when new: $57,390

Price used: $41,300 - $45,800

Legend Edition

Price when new: $57,990

Price used: $46,300 - $50,900

Adds

  • Tonneau Cover – Soft

Tech specs

Body Styles

  • 5 door Wagon
  • 2 door Cab Chassis

Engine Specs

  • 2.8 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 95kW / 252Nm (DX 1997 – 2000, ST 1997 – 2000)
  • 4.5 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 145kW / 350Nm (ST 1997 – 2001, Ti 1997 – 2001)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder diesel, 91kW / 272Nm (DX5 1998 – 2000, DX 1999 – 2002, DX Plus 2002)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 91kW / 330Nm (ST 1999 – 2000)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 114kW / 330Nm (DX 1999 – 2002, ST 1999 – 2002, DX Plus 2002, ST Plus 2002)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 116kW / 354Nm (DX 2000 – 2004, ST 2000 – 2004, ST Plus 2002, ST-L 2003 – 2004)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 114kW / 360Nm (DX 2000 – 2006, ST 2003 – 2006, ST-L 2003 – 2006, ST-S 2004 – 2006)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 114kW / 360Nm (ST 2000 – 2002, ST Plus 2002)
  • 4.8 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 185kW / 420Nm (ST 2001 – 2012, Ti 2001 – 2012, ST Plus 2002, ST-L 2003 – 2009, ST-S 2004 – 2007)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 118kW / 380Nm (DX 2004 – 2016, ST 2004 – 2016, ST-S 2004 – 2007, ST-L 2004 – 2009, Ti 2006 – 2013, Walkabout 2007, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary 2012, ST Plus 2013, ST Titanium 2014, N-TEC 2015 – 2016, ST N-TREK 2015, Legend Edition 2016)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 118kW / 354Nm (DX 2004 – 2016, ST 2004 – 2016, ST-S 2004

Body Styles

  • 5 door Wagon
  • 2 door Cab Chassis

Engine Specs

  • 2.8 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 95kW / 252Nm (DX 1997 – 2000, ST 1997 – 2000)
  • 4.5 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 145kW / 350Nm (ST 1997 – 2001, Ti 1997 – 2001)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder diesel, 91kW / 272Nm (DX5 1998 – 2000, DX 1999 – 2002, DX Plus 2002)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 91kW / 330Nm (ST 1999 – 2000)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 114kW / 330Nm (DX 1999 – 2002, ST 1999 – 2002, DX Plus 2002, ST Plus 2002)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 116kW / 354Nm (DX 2000 – 2004, ST 2000 – 2004, ST Plus 2002, ST-L 2003 – 2004)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 114kW / 360Nm (DX 2000 – 2006, ST 2003 – 2006, ST-L 2003 – 2006, ST-S 2004 – 2006)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 114kW / 360Nm (ST 2000 – 2002, ST Plus 2002)
  • 4.8 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 185kW / 420Nm (ST 2001 – 2012, Ti 2001 – 2012, ST Plus 2002, ST-L 2003 – 2009, ST-S 2004 – 2007)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 118kW / 380Nm (DX 2004 – 2016, ST 2004 – 2016, ST-S 2004 – 2007, ST-L 2004 – 2009, Ti 2006 – 2013, Walkabout 2007, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary 2012, ST Plus 2013, ST Titanium 2014, N-TEC 2015 – 2016, ST N-TREK 2015, Legend Edition 2016)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 118kW / 354Nm (DX 2004 – 2016, ST 2004 – 2016, ST-S 2004 – 2007, ST-L 2004 – 2009, Ti 2006 – 2013, Walkabout 2007, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary 2012, ST Plus 2013, ST Titanium 2014, N-TEC 2015 – 2016, ST N-TREK 2015, Legend Edition 2016)

Transmission

  • 5-speed Manual (DX, ST, DX5, ST Plus, DX Plus, ST-L, ST-S, Ti, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 4-speed Automatic (ST, Ti, ST Plus, DX, ST-L, ST-S, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 5-speed Sports Automatic (ST, Ti, ST Plus, ST-L, ST-S)
  • 5-speed Automatic (ST-L)
  • 4-speed Sports Automatic (Ti)

Fuel Consumption

  • 10.3 – 14.3 / 100km (DX, ST, Ti, ST Plus, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 12.5 – 23.2 / 100km (ST-L)

Length

  • 4885mm – 5050mm (5 door Wagon)
  • 4885mm – 5115mm (2 door Cab Chassis)

Width

  • 1840mm – 1940mm (All Models)

Height

  • 1855mm – 1875mm (5 door Wagon)
  • 1870mm – 1895mm (2 door Cab Chassis)

Wheelbase

  • 2970mm (All Models)

Kerb Weight

  • Unknown kg – 2530kg (5 door Wagon)
  • Unknown kg – 2130kg (2 door Cab Chassis)

Towing

  • Unknown kg (unbraked) – 3500kg (braked) (5 door Wagon)
  • 750kg (unbraked) – 3200kg (braked) (2 door Cab Chassis)

Ancap Ratings

  • Not tested (DX, ST, Ti, DX5, ST Plus, DX Plus, ST-L, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary)
  • 2 stars (DX, ST, ST-L, Ti)
  • 3 stars (ST, ST-S, ST-L, Ti, DX, ST Plus, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 1 stars (DX)

Body Styles

  • 5 door Wagon
  • 2 door Cab Chassis

Engine Specs

  • 2.8 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 95kW / 252Nm (DX 1997 – 2000, ST 1997 – 2000)
  • 4.5 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 145kW / 350Nm (ST 1997 – 2001, Ti 1997 – 2001)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder diesel, 91kW / 272Nm (DX5 1998 – 2000, DX 1999 – 2002, DX Plus 2002)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 91kW / 330Nm (ST 1999 – 2000)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 114kW / 330Nm (DX 1999 – 2002, ST 1999 – 2002, DX Plus 2002, ST Plus 2002)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 116kW / 354Nm (DX 2000 – 2004, ST 2000 – 2004, ST Plus 2002, ST-L 2003 – 2004)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 114kW / 360Nm (DX 2000 – 2006, ST 2003 – 2006, ST-L 2003 – 2006, ST-S 2004 – 2006)
  • 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 114kW / 360Nm (ST 2000 – 2002, ST Plus 2002)
  • 4.8 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 185kW / 420Nm (ST 2001 – 2012, Ti 2001 – 2012, ST Plus 2002, ST-L 2003 – 2009, ST-S 2004 – 2007)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 118kW / 380Nm (DX 2004 – 2016, ST 2004 – 2016, ST-S 2004 – 2007, ST-L 2004 – 2009, Ti 2006 – 2013, Walkabout 2007, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary 2012, ST Plus 2013, ST Titanium 2014, N-TEC 2015 – 2016, ST N-TREK 2015, Legend Edition 2016)
  • 3.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 118kW / 354Nm (DX 2004 – 2016, ST 2004 – 2016, ST-S 2004 – 2007, ST-L 2004 – 2009, Ti 2006 – 2013, Walkabout 2007, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary 2012, ST Plus 2013, ST Titanium 2014, N-TEC 2015 – 2016, ST N-TREK 2015, Legend Edition 2016)

Transmission

  • 5-speed Manual (DX, ST, DX5, ST Plus, DX Plus, ST-L, ST-S, Ti, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 4-speed Automatic (ST, Ti, ST Plus, DX, ST-L, ST-S, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 5-speed Sports Automatic (ST, Ti, ST Plus, ST-L, ST-S)
  • 5-speed Automatic (ST-L)
  • 4-speed Sports Automatic (Ti)

Fuel Consumption

  • 10.3 – 14.3 / 100km (DX, ST, Ti, ST Plus, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 12.5 – 23.2 / 100km (ST-L)

Length

  • 4885mm – 5050mm (5 door Wagon)
  • 4885mm – 5115mm (2 door Cab Chassis)

Width

  • 1840mm – 1940mm (All Models)

Height

  • 1855mm – 1875mm (5 door Wagon)
  • 1870mm – 1895mm (2 door Cab Chassis)

Wheelbase

  • 2970mm (All Models)

Kerb Weight

  • Unknown kg – 2530kg (5 door Wagon)
  • Unknown kg – 2130kg (2 door Cab Chassis)

Towing

  • Unknown kg (unbraked) – 3500kg (braked) (5 door Wagon)
  • 750kg (unbraked) – 3200kg (braked) (2 door Cab Chassis)

Ancap Ratings

  • Not tested (DX, ST, Ti, DX5, ST Plus, DX Plus, ST-L, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary)
  • 2 stars (DX, ST, ST-L, Ti)
  • 3 stars (ST, ST-S, ST-L, Ti, DX, ST Plus, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 1 stars (DX)

Warranty & servicing

Warranty

  • 3 years / 100,000 km (DX, ST, Ti, DX5, ST Plus, DX Plus, ST-L, ST-S, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)
  • 3 years / 0 km (ST, Ti, ST-L)

Servicing

  • 5,000 km / 3 months (ST, DX, ST Plus, DX Plus, ST-L, ST-S)
  • 10,000 km / 6 months (DX, ST, ST Plus, ST-L, Ti, ST-S, Walkabout, ST Simpson 50th Anniversary, ST Titanium, N-TEC, ST N-TREK, Legend Edition)

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