Second Hand Nissan GT-R Rear View Mirror

The R35 GT-R was produced from 2007 onwards and received several facelifts over its life, meaning interior trim details including the rear view mirror can differ between early and later cars. Whether a mirror from, say, a pre-facelift 2007–2011 car will physically fit and match a later post-facelift example is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as clip designs and any integrated electronics may have changed. Never assume a mirror swaps directly across a facelift boundary without checking.

All R35 GT-R variants do have a conventional interior rear view mirror fitted as standard, so it is a genuine part you can source from a breaker. Later and higher-specification cars may also have a display or camera system integrated into or alongside the mirror, but the mirror itself is present on all versions. If your car has an integrated camera or LCD element in the mirror, make sure you describe this to the breaker so they can match the correct unit.

The R35 GT-R has been sold in the UK in variants including the Premium Edition and the higher-specification Track Edition and NISMO, and mirror specification can differ — particularly if your car has an auto-dimming function or an integrated camera display, which tend to feature on higher trims. For a basic mirror without electronics, trim is unlikely to affect the mounting, but for any mirror with integrated features you should confirm the specification with the breaker against your registration. It is worth noting that cosmetic differences such as colour or finish may also vary, so check what you are getting.

Yes, year does matter for the R35 GT-R because Nissan updated the car's interior specification across its production run, and mirror design or any integrated electronics may differ between build years. The safest approach is to give the breaker your full registration so they can match the mirror to your specific build year and specification rather than going by year alone. Do not assume all R35 mirrors are interchangeable without confirming this with the breaker.

Removing and refitting a plain rear view mirror is generally straightforward, but if your mirror has wiring for auto-dimming, a camera feed, or any other electronics, you will need to disconnect and reconnect those circuits correctly. As long as the mirror does not form part of the airbag or SRS system, there is no specific safety-critical reason a competent DIYer cannot do the job, though incorrect wiring of electronic mirrors could cause faults. If you are unsure about the wiring in your specific car, seek advice from a qualified technician.

Engine specification does not affect which rear view mirror is fitted to the R35 GT-R, so this is not a factor you need to worry about when searching for a used part. What matters more is the build year, any facelift changes, and whether your mirror has integrated electronics such as auto-dimming or a camera display. Focus your search on matching those details rather than engine output, and always confirm against your registration with the breaker.