Second Hand Nissan Primera Seat

The Primera ran across three main generations: the P10 (1990–1996), the P11 (1996–2002), and the P12 (2002–2008), and seats are not interchangeable between these generations due to differences in mounting points, seat design, and interior architecture. Within the same generation you have the best chance of a match, but trim level and door count can also affect which seat will drop straight in. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

A 2001 Primera is a P11 (1996–2002) and a 2003 Primera is a P12 (2002–2008), so these are different generations and the seats are very unlikely to be a direct fit due to changes in floor mounting points and seat runner design across that boundary. You should source a seat from within the P12 generation for your 2003 car. Confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration to be certain.

Trim level does matter for Primera seats because higher trims such as SE and SVE often featured different seat styles – for example, sports or contoured seats versus the plainer seats found in entry-level S models – so the physical seat shape and sometimes the mounting bracket arrangement can differ. If you fit a seat from a different trim you may get a cosmetic mismatch with your remaining interior, and in some cases the seat may not locate correctly. Confirm with the breaker that the donor seat came from the same trim level as your car for the cleanest result.

Yes, front seats are handed – the driver's seat (OS, offside, right-hand side in a UK car) and the passenger's seat (NS, nearside, left-hand side) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Make sure you tell the breaker clearly which side you need, using OS for driver's or NS for passenger's, to avoid receiving the wrong seat. Rear seat sections are often less strictly handed but still confirm with the breaker for your specific car.

Seat-mounted side airbags are safety-critical components, and a used airbag that has already deployed is single-use and must not be reused; always ensure any replacement seat contains an undeployed airbag unit. Whether a donor seat's airbag module is fully compatible with your car's specific SRS system is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration, as variants exist. Professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended for any seat containing an airbag or pretensioner seatbelt mechanism.

Within the same P11 or P12 generation, front seats are generally shared across door counts as the front cabin structure is essentially the same, but rear seats can differ because door aperture size and seat squab shape may vary between 4-door and 5-door body styles. It is worth specifying your door count to the breaker when requesting a rear seat to make sure you get the right piece. Never assume fitment without the breaker confirming against your registration.