Used Nissan Primera Window Winder Motor

The Primera ran across three main generations: the P10 (1990–1996), the P11 (1996–2002), and the P12 (2002–2008). Generation is the single most important factor for fitment — a motor from one generation will not simply swap into another, so always quote the generation or year to your breaker. Confirm the exact generation against your registration when getting a quote.

A 1998 car is a P11 (1996–2002) and a 2003 car is a P12 (2002–2008), so these sit in different generations with different door structures. Parts from across that 2002 generation boundary are unlikely to interchange directly, and you should confirm compatibility with the breaker quoting against both registrations before purchasing.

Yes — front door window winder motors differ between 3-door and 5-door body styles because the door itself is a different shape and size. Always tell your breaker whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door hatchback, as well as whether you need the NS (nearside, passenger left) or OS (offside, driver right) motor. Rear motors on a 5-door are their own fitment again, so specify the exact door position when you get a quote.

Yes, this matters significantly — the NS (nearside, passenger left) and OS (offside, driver right) motors are not interchangeable, as the regulator mechanism and motor orientation differ between sides. Always state clearly which side you need when contacting a breaker, and double-check the part they have matches your side before agreeing to buy.

Trim level does not affect the physical fitment of the window winder motor — what matters is generation, body style (3-door or 5-door), and side (NS or OS). However, be aware that some higher trims may have had electric windows fitted as standard where lower trims had manual winders, so confirm the donor car also had electric windows if yours does. Your breaker can cross-reference this against both registrations.

The P11 Primera received a facelift around 1999, but both sit within the same P11 generation (1996–2002). Whether the motor itself interchanges across that facelift point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as subtle running changes can affect fitment even within a generation. Always provide your full registration and the donor car's details so the breaker can verify before you buy.