Used Nissan Navara Camshaft

Yes, all Nissan Navara engines have at least one camshaft — it is a fundamental part of any internal combustion engine, whether petrol or diesel. The Navara has been sold in the UK across several generations, and every engine variant (including the common 2.5 dCi diesel and the older 2.5 TD) relies on camshafts to operate the valves. Fitment depends heavily on your exact engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check, so always supply this to your breaker before ordering.

The D22 (roughly 1998–2005) and the D40 (2005–2015) are entirely different generations with different engine families, so their camshafts are not interchangeable. Even where both generations share a 2.5-litre diesel displacement, the engine architecture, block design, and camshaft profiles differ between them. Always confirm the exact engine code from both donor and recipient vehicles with your breaker before purchasing.

Both 2007 and 2010 sit within the D40 generation (2005–2015), so there is a reasonable chance the camshaft will be compatible if the engine codes match. However, the D40 received running production changes during its life, and ancillary or internal specifications may have been updated at points within the generation — confirm the engine codes of both vehicles with your breaker to be sure. Supplying your full VIN gives the breaker the best chance of finding the right match.

The D40 facelift arrived around 2010, and while many mechanical components carried over, it is not safe to assume the camshaft is identical across that boundary without checking engine codes. If the engine code on the facelift vehicle matches the pre-facelift donor, compatibility is more likely, but mid-production internal changes cannot be ruled out without the breaker confirming against both registrations. Name the engine code — not just the year — when you contact a breaker for a quote.

No, the trim level makes no difference to camshaft fitment on the Navara. Tekna, Aventura, Acenta, and Visia are all trim designations that relate to interior specification and equipment, not the engine. What matters is whether the engine code, fuel type (diesel or petrol), and year within the generation match between the donor and your vehicle.

The camshaft itself is driven by the engine, not the gearbox, so in principle the gearbox type does not affect which camshaft you need. That said, some markets received different engine tune variants paired with automatic gearboxes, so it is worth mentioning your gearbox type to the breaker alongside your engine code, just to rule out any specification differences on the donor vehicle. The engine code remains the most important detail to confirm.