Cheap Nissan Pathfinder Wheel Hub

The Pathfinder runs in two distinct generations sold in the UK: the third generation (R50) ran roughly 2000–2004, and the fourth generation (R51) ran from 2005 to 2014, and these are substantially different vehicles with different suspension and braking setups. A hub from the R50 is very unlikely to cross over to the R51, so always quote your exact registration to the breaker rather than assuming year proximity is enough. Never guarantee fitment across a generation boundary without confirmation.

Engine size can influence the brake package fitted, and the 4.0 V6 R51 models were sometimes paired with larger brake assemblies than the 2.5 dCi variants, meaning the hub design may differ to match. Always tell the breaker both your registration and your engine size so they can pull the correct hub from a matching donor vehicle. Quoting your reg is the safest route as the DVLA record will confirm your exact spec.

On the Pathfinder R51, trim levels such as SE, Tekna, and Aventura do not in themselves change the wheel hub, as trim is a cosmetic and equipment distinction rather than a running-gear one. That said, if different trim lines were optioned with different brake packages at any point, the hub could differ, so confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain the donor vehicle matches your spec. In practice you should not expect a trim mismatch to cause a problem, but confirmation costs nothing.

Both years sit within the R51 generation (2005–2014), so the basic hub architecture should be the same, but mid-generation brake or suspension upgrades are not something we can rule out as fact here. Route this one to the breaker with both registrations so they can compare part numbers from their stock before committing. This is a straightforward check for any good breaker and takes only a moment.

For the front axle in particular, the hub can be handed on some applications due to ABS sensor orientation or bearing flange design, so always specify nearside (passenger side, NS) or offside (driver side, OS) when contacting a breaker. Rear hubs are sometimes common across sides but this varies by exact spec, so state the side regardless to avoid any delay. Your breaker will confirm from the donor vehicle's records.

Visual similarity is not a reliable guide with wheel hubs, as subtle differences in bolt pattern, bearing size, or ABS ring tooth count can make an apparently identical part incompatible or unsafe. Always give the breaker your full registration and, where possible, the registration of the donor vehicle so they can cross-reference against original part numbers. Do not fit a hub solely on the basis of appearance.