Used Nissan NV400 Gearbox Mount

Yes, the NV400 is a front-wheel-drive van and uses a transversely mounted engine, so it does have a gearbox mount (sometimes called a transmission mount) that secures the gearbox to the subframe or body. This is a genuine wear item on these vans, particularly on higher-mileage examples used for heavy work. You will find it listed by breakers, so it is worth searching with your engine code to get the right unit.

The engine code is the single most important detail for matching a gearbox mount on the NV400, because different engine variants can use different mounting arrangements. Your engine code will be on your V5C or can be confirmed via a VIN check, and it is worth having it to hand before you contact any breaker. Giving your registration alone is helpful but the engine code removes any guesswork.

The NV400 ran from around 2011 in the UK, with a facelift arriving in 2016 that brought updates across the range. Whether the gearbox mount crosses that boundary depends on whether the mounting points and engine configuration changed at that point, and this is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration and engine code rather than assume interchangeability. Name both the donor and recipient engine codes when you contact the breaker and they can check against the actual part.

Trim level makes no difference to gearbox mount fitment on the NV400 — SE, Sport, Tekna and other trim grades share the same mechanical underpinnings, so the mount is determined by engine code and gearbox type, not by badge or specification level. You may find cosmetic or comfort differences between a higher-spec donor van and your own, but none of that affects whether the mount itself is correct. Focus your search on matching the engine code and confirming the gearbox type with the breaker.

Yes, gearbox type is relevant because a manual and an automatic gearbox have different units with potentially different mounting configurations and weight distributions, so the mount designed for one may not suit the other. Always tell the breaker whether your van is manual or automatic alongside the engine code. This is a straightforward detail that will help them pull the right part quickly.

The NV400, Renault Master and Vauxhall Movano are all built on the same platform and share significant mechanical components, so there is a reasonable chance parts can cross over — but whether a specific gearbox mount from a donor vehicle of one of those badges fits your NV400 depends on the engine code, production year and any mid-run changes. Confirm the donor vehicle's engine code and year against your own with the breaker before buying, as mounting details can vary even within the shared platform. A good breaker familiar with this generation of panel vans will be able to cross-reference this for you.