2014 nissan pulsar problems

The 2014 Nissan Pulsar (B17) is cheap to run, but it’s not without gremlins. The big-ticket worry is the CVT, which can shudder, flare or overheat if neglected; insist on proof of fluid changes and any software updates.

• Takata airbag recalls: confirm the VIN has had all campaigns completed.
• Front suspension bushes and sway bar links wear, causing clunks and vague steering on rough roads.
• Engine mounts can collapse, leaving a lumpy idle and extra vibration at take-off.
• Brake shudder from thin or warped front rotors; quality rotors and pads fix it.

On a test drive, watch revs under gentle throttle, listen for suspension knocks, and check the service book like a hawk.