Second Hand Nissan Note Radio

Both years fall within the first-generation Nissan Note (E11), which ran from 2006 to 2013, so there is a reasonable chance the head unit will be compatible. However, Nissan updated the Note's infotainment options during this generation, so the wiring connector and fascia aperture may differ depending on the exact specification — confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration before buying. Never assume fitment without that check.

The first-generation Note (E11) received a facelift around 2009, which brought changes to the interior including the dashboard layout, and these can affect whether a head unit and its surrounding trim panel will drop straight in. The radio unit itself may share connectors across the facelift boundary, but this is not guaranteed — ask the breaker to compare the part numbers against both registrations before you commit. Fitment across that 2009 boundary should always be confirmed rather than assumed.

The second-generation Note (E12) launched in 2013 and is a substantially different car from the first-generation E11, with a redesigned dashboard and different wiring architecture, so these head units are very unlikely to interchange. Confirm with the breaker against both registrations if you have any doubt, but in most cases you will need a unit sourced from the same generation as your car. Mixing generations is not recommended.

Trim level — whether Visia, Acenta, or Tekna — does not determine whether a radio will physically fit or connect up, as the underlying wiring and aperture are the same across the range for a given generation. What you may notice is a cosmetic difference, such as a different fascia colour or button finish, because higher trims like Tekna sometimes had a more premium-looking surround. The unit should function correctly regardless of which trim it came from, but confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The most reliable approach is to give the breaker your full registration number so they can cross-reference it against the donor vehicle's details and confirm the part numbers match. Pay attention to whether your car has steering wheel audio controls or a display screen, as these features affect which head unit and wiring loom you need. A straightforward like-for-like swap from the same generation and specification is the safest route.

Nissan did use shared infotainment systems across several models in a given period, so a unit from a Micra, Juke, or Qashqai of a similar age might be compatible with a Note of the same generation, but this varies depending on screen size, connector type, and software. This is not something to assume — ask the breaker to check the part number from the donor vehicle against your Note's registration before purchasing. Cross-model fitment is possible but must be verified case by case.