Second Hand Nissan Note Suspension Leg

Yes, the Nissan Note uses MacPherson strut suspension at the front, and the suspension leg (strut assembly) is a genuine part on this model. At the rear the Note uses a torsion beam setup, so there is no rear suspension leg — if you need a rear suspension component, you are likely looking for a rear shock absorber or beam assembly instead. Always confirm which end you need with your breaker.

The Nissan Note ran in two generations in the UK: the first generation (E11) from 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) from 2013 onwards, so a 2007 car is first-gen E11 and a 2013 car could be either depending on build date. These generations use different platform dimensions and the struts are not the same, so a first-gen leg will not fit a second-gen car. Confirm your exact generation with your breaker using your registration before ordering.

On the Nissan Note, engine size can influence front suspension components because heavier or more powerful engines sometimes require different spring and damper rates within the same strut assembly. The basic strut design is shared across the range within a generation, but variant-specific differences in spring rates or damper tuning should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration number rather than assumed to be identical.

Trim level alone — whether your Note is a Visia, Acenta, or Tekna — does not determine suspension leg fitment, as these are cosmetic and equipment grades rather than different platforms. What matters is the generation (E11 or E12) and engine size, not the badge on the tailgate. You may find minor cosmetic differences on a used strut such as paint or brackets, but mechanically the trim grade is not a fitment factor.

Yes, absolutely — front suspension legs are handed, meaning the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS when requesting a quote from a breaker. Ordering the wrong side is one of the most common mistakes with strut assemblies, so double-check before confirming your order.

The E11 Nissan Note received a facelift in 2009 that was primarily cosmetic — front bumper, lights, and interior updates — and the underlying suspension geometry was not significantly changed. However, whether a specific strut from before or after the 2009 update interchanges exactly, particularly if there were any running changes to spring rates or damper specifications, is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume.