nissan pulsar st 2013 problems

The 2013 Nissan Pulsar ST is cheap to buy and, occasionally, cheap-sounding when the CVT has a sulk. Here are the gremlins most commonly reported by owners and mechanics:

• CVT shudder/whine or overheating on long climbs; software updates and fresh fluid can help, but some units need rebuilds.
• Takata airbag recall—confirm the VIN shows the work completed.
• Brake shudder from warped front rotors after a hard life around town.
• Front-end clunks from tired sway-bar links or strut top mounts.

Demand a long hot test drive, scan for fault codes, and budget for CVT fluid and brakes; a pre-purchase inspection is cheaper than regret.