Nissan Pathfinder Intercooler Replacement Parts

Only the diesel-engined Pathfinder variants have an intercooler — specifically those fitted with the 2.5 dCi turbodiesel engine (engine code YD25DDTi), which was the primary engine offered in the UK market R51 generation (2005–2014). The petrol-engined Pathfinders, including the earlier R50 generation sold in the UK, use naturally aspirated or non-intercooled petrol engines and have no intercooler at all. If you have a petrol Pathfinder and think something is wrong with your intake or cooling system, it is worth checking with a mechanic what component you are actually looking for.

Both a 2006 and a 2010 Pathfinder fall within the R51 generation (2005–2014) and both should be 2.5 dCi YD25DDTi diesels if they are UK-spec, so on paper they share the same basic engine family. However, the R51 did receive running production changes during its life, and mounting brackets or ancillary connections can vary mid-production, so you should confirm the exact fitment against your registration with the breaker before buying. Supplying your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check will give the breaker the best chance of matching the right unit.

The R51 Pathfinder received a facelift in 2010, which updated the exterior styling and some interior details. The 2.5 dCi engine carried over, so the core intercooler is closely related across the pre-facelift (2005–2010) and post-facelift (2010–2014) cars, but whether ancillary fittings and mounting points are identical across that 2010 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Giving the breaker your engine code and registration together is the safest approach when sourcing across that facelift year.

Trim level does not affect intercooler fitment on the Pathfinder — the Aventura, SE, and S all used the same 2.5 dCi YD25DDTi engine and the same intercooler unit. Trim differences on the Pathfinder relate to equipment levels, interior finish, and features like leather or sat-nav, not to the engine or its components. You may find cosmetic differences in the engine bay surroundings, but the intercooler itself is determined by the engine code, not the badge on the tailgate.

The Nissan Navara D40 does share the 2.5 dCi YD25DDTi engine family with the R51 Pathfinder, and there is a known relationship between the two platforms, so some parts do cross over. However, the intercooler mounting, pipework routing, and exact dimensions can differ due to the different vehicle packaging, so you should not assume a straight swap without checking with the breaker against both registrations. A good breaker familiar with Nissan diesels will be able to tell you quickly whether the specific unit they have will suit your Pathfinder.

The most important detail is your engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check — for a UK diesel Pathfinder this should be YD25DDTi, but confirming it directly avoids any risk of mismatch. You should also give your year of registration, as the R51 generation ran from 2005 to 2014 with a facelift in 2010, and production changes mean the breaker may need to cross-reference your specific car. Trim level and body colour are not relevant for this part, so there is no need to mention them.