Second Hand Nissan NP300 Steering Column

The Nissan NP300 Navara runs across two well-established generations: the D22 (roughly 1997–2015) and the D23 (2015 onwards), and these two generations use fundamentally different platforms, so a steering column from a D22 will not cross over to a D23. Within the same generation, columns are generally more likely to be compatible, but there can be differences between early and late build dates, so always confirm the exact year and build of the donor vehicle with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The steering column itself is not directly dependent on engine size, but 4WD variants of the NP300 may differ from 2WD (rear-wheel-drive) variants due to differences in the steering and chassis setup – both drivetrain types do carry a steering column, so this is a genuine fitment consideration rather than a matter of the part not existing. Let the breaker know whether your vehicle is 2WD or 4WD when requesting a quote, as this can affect compatibility.

Trim level does not typically affect steering column fitment on the NP300 Navara – the column is a mechanical part tied to generation and drivetrain layout rather than the spec of the interior. Bear in mind that higher trims may have been fitted with steering wheel controls or a different stalks assembly attached to the column, so you may see cosmetic or minor electrical differences, but the core column itself should be the same across trims within the same generation and drivetrain type.

2015 is the changeover year between the D22 and the D23 Navara, so your exact build date is critical – early 2015 vehicles may be D22, while later 2015 vehicles are D23. A 2014 column is D22, so if your 2015 vehicle is in fact a D23, it will not be compatible; if it is also a D22, fitment is more likely but should still be confirmed with the breaker against your registration to account for any late-build changes.

In the UK, the NP300 Navara (D23, from 2015) is the model sold as the Navara, and parts sourced from a UK-market Navara of the same D23 generation should in principle be the same vehicle – so references to 'Navara' and 'NP300 Navara' in breaker listings generally refer to the same thing for the D23 era. However, always cross-reference the year range and drivetrain with the breaker, as the earlier D22 was sold under different names in different markets and those parts will not cross over to the D23.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can confirm the exact generation (D22 or D23), model year, and drivetrain (2WD or 4WD), as these are the key factors affecting which column will fit your vehicle. It is also worth mentioning whether your column has stalks or controls attached that you need to retain, so the breaker can ensure the donor part is a close match.