nissan patrol y62 problems

The Y62 Patrol is a lounge room on wheels that drinks like it’s happy to shout the whole pub. Mechanically it’s generally solid, but there are a few repeat grumbles worth a look before you hand over the folding stuff.

• Fuel use: Expect roughly 14–18 L/100 km around town and 20+ L/100 km when towing—budget accordingly.
• HBMC suspension leaks: Check for oily dampers or a floaty, bouncy ride; those fancy shocks and accumulators aren’t cheap to replace.
• Brake shudder/warped rotors: Heavy vehicle + towing = hot brakes; feel for vibration under firm stops.
• Infotainment niggles: Slow, dated head units and flaky Bluetooth are common owner complaints.

A clean service history and a pre-purchase inspection by a 4x4-savvy mechanic will separate the keepers from the bush-bashed bargains.