Nissan Leaf Suspension Leg Replacement Parts

Yes, the Nissan Leaf uses MacPherson strut suspension legs at the front axle, so this is a genuine part on the car. The rear suspension uses a torsion beam arrangement on the first generation and a multi-link setup on the second generation, so a rear suspension leg in the traditional strut sense is not a standard term for the back end. When searching, clarify with the breaker whether you need a front strut assembly or a rear component, and describe exactly where the fault is.

These are different generations — the first-generation Leaf ran from 2011 to 2017, and the second-generation Leaf (ZE1 body) launched in 2018, with a significantly different platform and body structure. Front suspension legs from a first-gen car are very unlikely to cross over to a second-gen car, and you should not assume interchangeability across that boundary. Confirm the exact generation match with the breaker using your registration before purchasing.

For a standard front suspension leg, battery size and range variant — for example 24 kWh, 30 kWh, or 40 kWh — do not fundamentally alter the strut design within the same generation. The Leaf's suspension geometry is determined by the platform generation rather than the battery pack fitted. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration in case any weight-related specification differences were applied to specific variants.

Trim level alone — whether Visia, Acenta, Tekna, or N-Connecta — does not change the suspension leg fitted to the Nissan Leaf, as these trims differ in interior and technology features rather than running gear. A suspension leg from a Visia should match one from a Tekna of the same generation in terms of the core strut assembly. Bear in mind that if the seller's car has different alloy wheels or tyres, that is a cosmetic difference and does not affect whether the strut itself fits your car.

Both the 2016 and 2017 Leaf are first-generation cars (2011–2017), so they share the same platform and a strut from 2016 has a good chance of fitting a 2017 car. However, the first generation did receive updates through its life, and there is a possibility of mid-run specification differences in suspension components. Confirm with the breaker using both registrations before committing, as they can check part numbers against your specific car.

Yes, absolutely — suspension legs are side-specific, so you must specify nearside (NS, left-hand side as you sit in the driver's seat, which is the passenger side on a UK car) or offside (OS, driver's side). Ordering the wrong side is a common and easily avoided mistake. Always double-check which side is faulty before contacting a breaker.