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1997 Nissan Patrol Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

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In the 12 months to November 2026, 76 1997 Patrol were advertised for sale. Most had 255,000 to 430,000 km on the odometer.

Known Patrol problems

Check which apply to a 1997 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Piston failure 3.0L ZD30DDTi, mainly 2000 to 2007
  2. 2 Injector pump and head gasket failures 2.8L RD28ETi, 1997 to 2000
  3. 3 Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear 3.0L ZD30 manual, about 2007 to 2016
  4. 4 Paint flaking Y62 Series 4 and 5, about 2017 to 2021
  5. 5 Heavy brake and tyre wear Y62 5.6L V8, 2013 to 2024

Money owing and write-offs on the Patrol

8% had money owing
4% were recorded as written off

Of about 1,000 used Nissan Patrol checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Patrol on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Patrol for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 1997 Patrol yet.