Buying a Nissan Pathfinder in Queensland
R52 Pathfinder (2013-2020) was plagued by CVT failures — settled by Nissan in 2022 with extended 10-year warranty. Verify the CVT has either been replaced under the program (PPSR shows recall completion) or has full Nissan-stamped service history. R53 (2022+) is a different platform entirely with conventional 9-speed auto.
Specific to Queensland: Queensland's used-car market is dominated by 4x4 utes and large SUVs reflecting the state's outdoor lifestyle and tradie demographic. The 2022 SE Queensland flood event produced thousands of write-off vehicles — many were rebuilt in regional QLD or interstate and re-introduced to the private market. NEVDIS WOVR check is non-negotiable for any QLD-registered vehicle, especially anything 2010-2023.