Second Hand Nissan Kubistar Radiator Fan

The Nissan Kubistar is a front-wheel-drive van based on the Renault Kangoo platform, and like most modern front-wheel-drive vehicles it uses an electric cooling fan mounted in front of the radiator rather than a traditional engine-driven fan — so yes, a radiator fan (electric fan and shroud assembly) does exist on the Kubistar. The exact fan unit fitted depends primarily on your engine code, so checking your V5 or running a VIN check before approaching a breaker is strongly recommended. This is not a mechanical engine-driven fan, so there is no viscous coupling or belt-driven unit to look for.

The Nissan Kubistar was sold in the UK from around 2003 to 2009 as a single generation, closely mirroring the Renault Kangoo Mk1 on which it is based, so there is no major new-generation boundary to worry about within the Kubistar range itself. That said, running changes to ancillary components and mounting details can occur across production years even within the same generation, so a fan from a 2003 model is not guaranteed to bolt straight onto a 2008 example without checking. Always confirm the specific year and engine code of the donor vehicle with the breaker against your own registration before buying.

Yes — engine code is the single most important detail for matching a radiator fan, because different engines can run at different temperatures and draw different current loads, meaning the fan motor and shroud specified may differ between engine variants. The Kubistar was offered with petrol and diesel engines (including 1.2, 1.6 petrol and 1.5 dCi diesel units), and the radiator fan assembly for a 1.5 dCi diesel is unlikely to be identical to that for a 1.2 petrol. Your engine code appears on your V5 or can be identified via a VIN check — supply this to the breaker so they can match the correct unit from their donor vehicle.

Fuel type does matter and is one of the key fitment factors for a radiator fan, because diesel and petrol engines typically have different cooling requirements and the fan assemblies are often calibrated accordingly. A diesel 1.5 dCi fan should not simply be assumed interchangeable with a petrol unit even if both physically appear similar. Always tell the breaker your fuel type and engine code together, as this gives them the best chance of supplying a correctly matched used fan.

No — trim level has no bearing on radiator fan fitment, as the fan is determined by the engine and cooling system, not by whether your van is a base or higher-specification variant. The Kubistar's trim or specification level relates to interior and comfort features, none of which influence the engine cooling setup. Focus on your engine code, fuel type, and model year when speaking to the breaker, and ignore trim entirely for this part.

Because the Nissan Kubistar is mechanically derived from the Renault Kangoo Mk1 and shares the same basic platform, there is a reasonable expectation that some cooling components may be shared or compatible — and many breakers are aware of this cross-reference. However, confirming exact compatibility between a specific Kangoo donor fan and your Kubistar's engine code and year is something you should do directly with the breaker, as not every component is identical across the two brands despite the shared origins. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference part numbers to confirm suitability before you commit.