Second Hand Nissan Navara Radiator Fan

The Navara does have a radiator fan, but whether it is an engine-driven viscous fan or an electric fan depends on the engine and generation. The D40 Navara (2004–2015) with the 2.5-litre diesel engine typically uses a mechanical viscous fan mounted on the engine, while some variants may use electric auxiliary fans as well. When searching for a used fan, make sure to specify whether you need the mechanical viscous fan assembly or an electric fan, as these are very different parts.

The D40 generation ran from 2004 to 2015 and received a facelift around 2010, so a 2008 and a 2012 unit are on different sides of that boundary. Within the D40 range, fitment is primarily driven by engine code rather than year alone, so if both vehicles share the same engine code the fan may well interchange, but mounting or ancillary changes around the facelift are possible. Confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as mid-production changes can affect whether the assembly fits without modification.

Trim level — whether Visia, Acenta, SE, or Tekna — does not affect which radiator fan you need, as this is a mechanical part governed by engine code and fuel type rather than the specification level of the vehicle. A Tekna and a Visia with the same engine code should use the same fan assembly. Bear in mind that higher trims may have additional electric cooling fans for air conditioning condensers, so check which specific fan you are replacing before ordering.

The D22 (roughly 1997–2004 in the UK) and the D40 (2004–2015) are entirely separate generations built on different platforms with different engines, so their radiator fans are not interchangeable. The D22 was available with both petrol and diesel engines, each with their own cooling setups, while the D40 is predominantly the 2.5-litre diesel in the UK market. Always supply your engine code and registration to the breaker so they can source the correct fan for your specific generation.

The 2.5-litre dCi diesel engine found in the D40 Navara typically uses a mechanical viscous fan clutch assembly driven directly off the engine, rather than a purely electric fan. There may also be a separate electric fan on the condenser side of the radiator for the air conditioning system, which is a different part entirely. When asking a breaker for a quote, specify whether you need the viscous fan and clutch assembly or the electric auxiliary fan, and provide your engine code to help them identify the right unit.

The D40 Navara and the third-generation R51 Pathfinder (2005–2014) share a platform and the same 2.5-litre dCi engine, so there is a reasonable chance some cooling components interchange between them. However, differences in engine bay layout, mounting points, and fan shroud design mean this is not guaranteed without checking. Put the question to the breaker with both registrations and let them confirm compatibility before you commit to buying.