Used Nissan Qashqai Bonnet Strut

The Nissan Qashqai uses gas-charged bonnet struts rather than a traditional prop rod, so you are looking for the right part. There are two struts, one on each side, which hold the bonnet open automatically when raised. If your strut has lost its gas pressure and the bonnet no longer stays up on its own, a used replacement from a breaker is a straightforward fix.

No — the J10 and J11 are completely different platforms with different bonnet designs, so their struts are not interchangeable. You must source a strut that matches your specific generation: J10 for 2007–2013 cars and J11 for 2014-onwards cars. Always give the breaker your registration number so they can confirm the exact part.

The J11 Qashqai received a facelift in 2017, and while the bonnet itself may or may not have changed at that point, whether the strut crosses that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. The mounting points and strut length need to match exactly, and a good breaker can check this from your reg before sending the part.

Trim level makes no difference to bonnet strut fitment on the Qashqai — the bonnet and its struts are shared across all trim grades within the same generation. Whether your car is a base Visia or a top-spec Tekna, what matters is the generation (J10 or J11) and the model year. You can safely buy from any trim level as long as the generation matches yours.

Engine type and drivetrain (2WD or 4WD) do not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Qashqai — the same struts are used regardless of what is under the bonnet. The key factors are simply the generation and model year, not whether the donor car was a 1.2 petrol, 1.5 diesel, or all-wheel-drive variant. This makes finding a used strut straightforward, as there is a wide pool of compatible donor vehicles.

Always give the breaker your full registration number, as this lets them look up the exact specification of your car and match it to their salvage vehicle. Bonnet struts are identified by length and end-fitting type, and even within a generation there can be minor variations, so a reg check is the safest approach. A reputable UK breaker will be happy to confirm fitment before dispatch.