Used Nissan Navara Gearbox

The Navara has run across distinct generations in the UK: the D22 ran roughly 1997–2004, the D40 from 2005–2015, and the current NP300 (D23) from 2016 onwards. Gearboxes follow the engine code rather than the model year alone, so a D40 with a YD25DDTi diesel engine will generally share a gearbox with other YD25DDTi-powered D40s, but you should confirm the exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before ordering and verify the match with the breaker against your registration.

Both a 2008 and a 2013 Navara sit within the D40 generation (2005–2015), so there is a reasonable basis for compatibility if they share the same engine code — most UK D40s used the 2.5-litre YD25DDTi diesel. However, the D40 ran for a long time and ancillary or mounting details can change mid-production, so confirm with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing to be sure.

This question crosses a generation boundary: the 2015 truck is a late D40, while the 2017 is an NP300 (D23, launched in the UK from 2016), and these generations use different platforms and engine configurations. The likelihood of a straightforward swap is low, but the definitive answer on interchangeability should be confirmed with the breaker against both registrations and engine codes, as they are the best-placed people to verify what they have in stock.

Trim levels on the Nissan Navara — including Visia, Acenta, and Tekna — do not affect gearbox fitment; trim describes equipment and comfort features, not the drivetrain. What matters is the engine code, fuel type (all mainstream UK Navaras are diesel), and whether the vehicle is manual or automatic — so a Tekna and a Visia with the same engine code and gearbox type should accept the same unit. You may find cosmetic differences in the interior when a gearbox arrives from a different spec vehicle, but mechanically the box itself is trim-neutral; always confirm with the breaker against your registration.

Yes, gearbox type is a critical fitment factor: a manual and an automatic gearbox are entirely different units and are not interchangeable. UK-market Navaras were available in both manual and automatic versions depending on generation and specification, so tell the breaker clearly which type your vehicle has, along with your engine code and registration, to avoid being quoted the wrong unit.

On some modern vehicles the gearbox control unit can be paired or coded to the car's ECU, which may require attention when fitting a used unit. This is not something we can confirm or rule out for your specific vehicle here, so raise it directly with the breaker and your fitting garage before you buy, as they are best placed to advise on what, if any, coding work will be needed for your registration.