NISSAN says the Patrol's dash-intrusion rating is among the best in its class.

The GU Patrol gained extended and reinforced crumple zones for improved crash performance. Frontal impact performance, particularly offset impact, is "in line with European Union norms" says Nissan. A driver's side airbag is now standard on all Patrols. A passenger side bag is optional on ST. The Patrol complies with the most recent side impact standards applied in Europe and Japan in 1998.