Cheap Nissan NV300 Track Rod

Yes, the NV300 is a front-wheel-drive van and track rods are a standard part of its front steering rack assembly, so you will find them at breakers that specialise in Nissan light commercials. Each side has its own track rod end, so make sure you tell the breaker whether you need the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) unit. They are a wear item and commonly available in the used-parts market.

The Nissan NV300 was introduced in 2016 as a rebadged Renault Trafic third generation, and as far as is well established there has been no full model-generation change since then, only minor updates. Within that single generation, track rod fitment is likely to be consistent, but any facelift or running-change differences in the steering geometry should be confirmed with the breaker against your specific registration before ordering. Do not assume a part from a very early 2016 example is a guaranteed fit for a 2022 vehicle without that check.

The NV300 was offered in different GVW variants — typically a lower payload version around 1.0–1.2 tonne payload and a higher payload version — and heavier-rated vans can have uprated suspension and steering components to match. It is worth checking your vehicle identification plate inside the door aperture for the actual GVW figure and quoting this to the breaker, rather than just giving the model name. This reduces the risk of being supplied a steering component from a lighter or heavier variant that may not be correct for your van.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the NV300; the steering geometry is determined by the van's weight rating, wheelbase, and engine, not by interior or cosmetic specification. Tell the breaker your engine size (the NV300 was available with 1.6-litre dCi diesel engines in various power outputs), your wheelbase (L1 or L2), and your GVW rating, and trim name alone is not enough information. You may find a track rod from a lower-spec van looks slightly different in finish or hardware detail, but the functional specification is what matters.

On the NV300 the nearside and offside track rods are not necessarily interchangeable, as the rack geometry can differ left to right, and ordering the wrong side is a common and easily avoided mistake. Always confirm the side you need with the breaker and, if possible, measure or photograph your existing unit before ordering. A used-parts supplier will need to know the side in addition to engine size, wheelbase, and GVW to supply the right part.

The Nissan NV300 shares its platform with the third-generation Renault Trafic and the corresponding generation of the Vauxhall Vivaro (second-generation Vivaro, from around 2014), so there is a reasonable possibility of cross-compatibility on steering components. However, whether a specific used part from one of those platforms crosses over to your exact NV300 variant — accounting for GVW rating, wheelbase, and any regional specification differences — must be confirmed with the breaker against your registration number. Breakers experienced with this platform will often be able to cross-reference the part numbers to give you a reliable answer.