Second Hand Nissan Pathfinder Bonnet Strut
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Fitment questions
Does a Nissan Pathfinder bonnet strut actually exist, or does the bonnet use a prop rod?
Yes, bonnet struts (gas struts) do exist on the Nissan Pathfinder — the bonnet is supported by a pair of gas struts rather than a prop rod, so this is a genuine part to source from a breaker.
Which generation of Nissan Pathfinder does my bonnet strut fit — and does the year matter?
The Pathfinder has gone through distinct generations: the R50 (1996–2004), the R51 (2005–2014), and the R52 (2014 onwards in some markets, though UK sales were limited by that point). Generation is the key fitment factor, as the bonnet and its struts are platform-specific, so you must match your generation first. Within a generation there can also be a facelift that alters front-end panels, so the year of your car matters too — confirm the exact generation and facelift period with the breaker against your registration.
Will a bonnet strut from a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder R51 fit my 2012 R51?
The R51 Pathfinder ran from 2005 to 2014 and received a facelift around 2010 that updated the front-end styling including the bonnet area. Struts from within the same pre- or post-facelift period are most likely to be a direct match, but whether a pre-facelift strut from a 2006 car crosses over to a 2012 post-facelift car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume.
Does the trim level affect which bonnet strut I need — for example, does an SVE or Aventura model use a different strut?
Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Pathfinder — whether your car is a base S, mid-range SE, or a higher-spec Aventura or SVE, the bonnet and its struts are the same across trims within a generation and facelift period. You may find minor cosmetic differences around the bonnet area between trims, but the struts themselves interchange freely, so there is no need to seek a trim-specific part.
Does the engine make a difference — will a strut from a diesel R51 fit my petrol R51?
Engine type has no effect on bonnet strut fitment — the bonnet and its gas struts are shared across petrol and diesel variants within the same generation and facelift period. Simply match the generation and year range with the breaker and the engine under the bonnet is irrelevant to this part.
How many bonnet struts does a Nissan Pathfinder have, and do I need to replace both?
The Pathfinder uses two bonnet gas struts, one on each side of the bonnet. If one has failed it is good practice to replace both at the same time, as the other is likely of similar age and condition — your breaker can usually supply a pair from the same donor vehicle.