Nissan Leaf Window Regulator Replacement Parts

The Nissan Leaf first generation (Mk1) ran from 2010 to 2017, so a 2013 and a 2016 are both within the same generation and the regulators are generally considered compatible, provided you match the correct side (NS or OS) and door position. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying, as mid-production changes can affect specific components. Always state your exact door position and side when requesting a quote.

The Nissan Leaf Mk2 (second generation) launched in 2018, making it a distinct generation from the Mk1 (2010–2017), and the two generations use different body structures. A regulator from a Mk2 is very unlikely to be a direct fit for a Mk1, or vice versa. Confirm with the breaker against your registration, as crossing a generation boundary like this is a known fitment risk.

The Nissan Leaf was offered in trim levels including Visia, Acenta, Tekna, and later N-Connecta and e+ variants, but trim level does not affect window regulator fitment — the door frame and regulator mechanism are the same across trims within the same generation. What can differ between trims is the glass itself or any integral heated-element wiring, but the regulator as a mechanical part is trim-neutral. Match generation, door position, and side (NS or OS), and trim level is not a concern.

Yes, side absolutely matters: a nearside (NS, passenger/left) regulator and an offside (OS, driver/right) regulator are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker through Findapart, always specify NS or OS clearly alongside your year and generation to avoid receiving the wrong part. Getting the side wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes with window regulators.

This question spans the Mk1-to-Mk2 generation boundary: the Mk1 ran up to 2017 and the Mk2 launched in 2018, representing a full model change with a new body structure. It is unlikely a 2017 regulator will fit a 2018 car, but the specifics of what does and does not interchange across this boundary should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration. Do not assume cross-generation compatibility here.

No — window regulators are internal mechanical components mounted within the door, so colour has no bearing on whether the part will fit. If the donor part has any visible colour on attached trim clips or brackets, that is purely cosmetic and does not affect compatibility. Focus on matching generation, side (NS/OS), and door position, and the part should locate correctly regardless of any colour differences.