Second Hand Nissan Qashqai CV Joints

Yes, all Nissan Qashqai models have CV joints — they are a fundamental part of the front driveshafts on every variant, transferring drive from the gearbox to the front wheels while allowing the suspension to move. Four-wheel-drive versions also have rear CV joints as part of the rear driveshaft assembly. So whether you have a front-wheel-drive or 4WD Qashqai, CV joints are present and are a genuine used part worth sourcing from a breaker.

The first-generation Qashqai ran from 2006 to 2013, with a facelift in 2010, while the second generation launched in 2014 — and these are substantially different platforms, so the CV joints and driveshafts are not expected to be interchangeable between them. Even within the first generation, shaft dimensions can vary by engine and drivetrain, so crossing that 2013–2014 generational boundary is a definite no. Always confirm the part against your exact registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification on the Qashqai, as higher-torque engines may use heavier-duty shafts, and the front-wheel-drive and 4WD variants use different setups. A 1.2-litre or 1.5 dCi model may not share the same CV joint as a 1.6 dCi or 2.0-litre version even within the same generation. Give the breaker your full registration so they can match the part to your exact drivetrain rather than just the model name.

Yes, CV joints are side-specific — the nearside (NS, left-hand side) and offside (OS, right-hand side) driveshafts are different lengths on the Qashqai, so you must specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. The intermediate shaft on one side means the two are not interchangeable. Always state NS or OS clearly in your enquiry to avoid receiving the wrong part.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Qashqai — the joints are determined by the generation, engine, and drivetrain layout, not by whether the car is an Acenta, N-Connecta, or Tekna. A Tekna is not mechanically different from an Acenta in terms of driveshafts, so a matching part from any trim should be suitable provided the engine and drivetrain match. Confirm the details against your registration with the breaker to be sure.

Yes, four-wheel-drive Qashqai models have both front and rear CV joints as part of their driveshaft system, while front-wheel-drive versions only have front CV joints. The rear driveshafts on 4WD variants are unique to that drivetrain and will not be found on or interchangeable with a standard front-wheel-drive car. Make sure you specify whether your Qashqai is 2WD or 4WD when requesting a quote from a breaker, and confirm front or rear as well.