Nissan Navara Brake Light Switch Replacement Parts

The Navara has been sold in the UK in two main generations: the D22 (roughly 1997–2005) and the D40 (2005–2015), followed by the NP300 D23 (2016 onwards). The brake light switch is a standard fitment across all these generations, but the switch design and connector differ between them, so generation is the first thing to confirm. Always tell your breaker which generation you have, ideally by quoting your registration.

Both a 2008 and a 2013 Navara fall within the D40 generation (2005–2015), so there is a reasonable chance the switch is the same, but there was a D40 facelift in 2010 that brought some minor changes to interior components. Whether the switch connector and mounting are identical across the pre- and post-facelift D40 is something to confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

Unlike brakes or suspension, the brake light switch is a pedal-box component and is not directly tied to engine size on the Navara. The switch operates off the brake pedal regardless of whether you have a 2.5 dCi or other engine variant, so engine size is unlikely to be a deciding factor here. That said, always confirm the part number with your breaker against your registration to be certain.

Trim level does not affect brake light switch fitment on the Navara — the switch sits on the brake pedal assembly which is shared across Visia, Acenta, Tekna, and other trim grades within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences between stripped parts from different trim cars, but the switch function and fitment will be the same. Focus on generation and model year rather than trim when sourcing from a breaker.

A 2015 Navara is the last of the D40 generation, while a 2016 model is the NP300 D23 — these are a full generation apart and share little in common mechanically at the pedal-box level. It is very likely the switch design, connector, and mounting differ between these two generations, so we would not recommend assuming interchangeability. Ask your breaker to check both registrations before proceeding.

The brake light switch is mounted on the brake pedal assembly and is not part of the drivetrain, so whether your Navara is 2WD or 4WD should not affect which switch you need. The switch function is identical regardless of drive configuration, meaning this is one case where the 4WD or 4x4 spec of your vehicle is not relevant to sourcing the correct part. Generation and model year remain the key details to give your breaker.