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Used gear sticks vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
That depends on which variant you have. Manual-gearbox Pathfinders do have a conventional gear stick, and these were available on earlier UK models (particularly the R50 generation, 1996–2004, and some R51 models, 2005–2014). However, many Pathfinder variants sold in the UK came with an automatic gearbox, in which case there is a selector lever rather than a traditional gear stick — so confirm which gearbox type your vehicle has before searching, as the two are not interchangeable.
These are from two different generations — the R50 (1996–2004) and the R51 (2005–2014) — and the gear stick is very unlikely to be a direct swap between them due to changes in gearbox design and transmission tunnel layout. Within each generation, the engine code and gearbox type are the most important factors for fitment, so always supply those details to the breaker. Never assume cross-generation parts are interchangeable without confirming against your registration.
Trim level does not typically affect gear stick fitment on the Pathfinder — the mechanical part follows the gearbox type and engine code, not the badge on the tailgate. However, higher trim levels sometimes had different gear knob materials or finishes (such as leather-wrapped versus plain), so if cosmetic appearance matters to you, mention this to the breaker. The core fitment question is always: manual or automatic, and what is your engine code.
The most important details are your engine code (found on the V5C or via a VIN check), whether your vehicle has a manual or automatic gearbox, and the model year. For manual-gearbox Pathfinders the engine code is the single most reliable guide to ensuring the correct selector mechanism and linkage. Bring your registration to the breaker so they can confirm fitment against your exact build.
The R51 Pathfinder received a facelift around 2010, and while many mechanical components carried over, whether the gear stick or its mounting changed mid-production is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. The engine code and gearbox type remain your primary fitment guides across both pre- and post-facelift R51 vehicles. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference your VIN to make sure the part matches your exact build date.