Second Hand Nissan Pathfinder Track Rod

The Nissan Pathfinder changed generation in 2005, moving from the second-generation R50 (1996–2004) to the third-generation R51 (2005–2014), and the steering geometry changed significantly between these two generations. A track rod from an R50 will not reliably interchange with an R51, so you need to match the generation to your vehicle. Confirm the exact year of your Pathfinder with your breaker and quote your registration to be certain.

For the R51 Pathfinder (2005–2014), which was sold in the UK with both 2.5-litre diesel and 4.0-litre V6 petrol engines, the track rod is primarily determined by the generation and steering configuration rather than engine size. That said, subtle differences between variants are possible, so when contacting a breaker it is always worth confirming your engine size alongside your registration to rule out any differences.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the Nissan Pathfinder – the steering components are determined by generation and drivetrain, not whether your vehicle is an S, SE, or SVE grade. A used track rod from a lower-spec Pathfinder of the same generation will fit a higher-spec model, though minor cosmetic differences in finish or protective coating may be present. Confirm the generation and drivetrain with your breaker rather than worrying about trim.

Yes, all generations of the Nissan Pathfinder use a conventional front suspension setup with track rods (also called tie rods) connecting the steering rack to the front hubs, so the part definitely exists on this vehicle. The Pathfinder is a four-wheel-drive model but this does not eliminate track rods – they are present on both 4WD and rear-wheel-drive configurations. You will need to specify NS (nearside, left) or OS (offside, right) when requesting a quote from a breaker.

Both the 2009 and 2013 Pathfinder fall within the R51 third-generation range (2005–2014), so there is a reasonable chance the track rod is compatible, but there were running production changes across this generation that could affect fitment. You should not assume a direct swap without checking – quote both the donor and recipient registrations to your breaker so they can verify against the actual parts.

On most Pathfinder variants the nearside (NS, left) and offside (OS, right) track rods are mirror-image parts and are not interchangeable with each other, so it is important to specify which side you need when approaching a breaker. Double-check which side is worn or damaged before requesting a quote, as ordering the wrong side is a common and easily avoided mistake.