Used Nissan Kubistar Window Winder Motor

The Nissan Kubistar was produced from 2003 to 2008 as a single generation, based on the Renault Kangoo platform, with no significant structural facelift that created a distinct new generation during that run. For window winder motor purposes this means parts from anywhere within the 2003–2008 range are broadly from the same generation, but you should still confirm the exact year against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

Both years fall within the same 2003–2008 generation, so there is no generation boundary between them to worry about. However, fitment still depends on which door you need it for — NS or OS, and whether it is a sliding or hinged door on a van — so give the breaker your registration and confirm the exact door position to make sure you get the right unit.

Yes, window winder motors are side-specific — the nearside (NS, passenger left) and offside (OS, driver right) motors are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker clearly which side you need, quoting your registration, to avoid receiving the wrong part.

Yes, for vans the sliding door and hinged door use different mechanisms, so the motors are not the same part. When contacting a breaker, make sure to specify whether your Kubistar has a sliding side door or a hinged door, as well as the wheelbase of your van if it is the longer-wheelbase variant, since this can affect sliding-door fitment.

Trim level does not affect window winder motor fitment on the Kubistar — the motor is determined by the door position (NS or OS), body style, and whether the door is sliding or hinged, not by trim name. One thing worth noting is that whether the windows are electrically operated or manually wound can vary, so confirm with the breaker that the unit from the donor vehicle matches your setup — electric or manual — against your registration.

The Nissan Kubistar was built on the Renault Kangoo platform and shares significant mechanical architecture, so parts from a Kangoo of the same era are often quoted as compatible. That said, you should confirm this cross-reference with the breaker against both registrations before buying, as trim or market variants may introduce differences.