Nissan Qashqai Drive Shaft Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used Nissan Qashqai drive shaft
Used drive shafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Also known as: half shaft, driveshaft, prop shaft.
- State whether it's left or right
- State whether it's manual or automatic
- State if it's 2WD or 4WD
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Fitment questions
Will a drive shaft from a 2015 Nissan Qashqai fit my 2013 Qashqai?
These sit in different generations: the first-generation Qashqai ran from 2006 to 2013, while the second-generation (J11) started in 2014, so a 2015 shaft is very unlikely to fit a 2013 car. Confirm your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check, as that is the detail breakers need to cross-reference the part accurately. Always confirm fitment with the breaker against your exact registration before purchasing.
Does the drive shaft from a 2017 Qashqai fit a 2014 Qashqai?
Both sit within the second-generation J11 Qashqai (2014 onwards), which received a facelift in 2017, so there is a production boundary between these two years. Engine code and gearbox type are the key factors here — if both cars share the same engine code and transmission, fitment is more likely, but whether mounting or ancillary details changed at the 2017 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Never assume fitment across a facelift year without checking.
Does my trim level affect which drive shaft I need — for example, does an Acenta need a different shaft to an N-Connecta or Tekna?
Trim level does not affect drive shaft fitment on the Qashqai — Acenta, N-Connecta, and Tekna are equipment and cosmetic grades, not mechanical specifications. What matters is engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and whether the car is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (4WD models use a different rear shaft setup entirely). Confirm your engine code and drivetrain with the breaker to make sure you get the correct side (NS or OS) and the right shaft for your configuration.
What engine code do I need to give the breaker when asking about a Qashqai drive shaft?
The engine code is the single most useful detail you can supply, as drive shafts follow the engine specification rather than the model badge or year alone. You can find your engine code on your V5 registration document or via a VIN check, and common second-generation J11 engines include the 1.2 and 1.6 petrol and 1.5 and 1.6 diesel units — but always use the actual code rather than just the capacity. Providing your registration alongside the engine code gives the breaker everything they need to quote accurately.
Is the drive shaft the same for both petrol and diesel Qashqais of the same year?
No — petrol and diesel variants of the same year Qashqai can use different drive shafts, as torque characteristics and sometimes transmission specifications differ between fuel types. Engine code is the reliable way to distinguish them, and you should always quote it rather than relying on fuel type alone. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before agreeing a purchase.
I need a nearside front drive shaft for my Qashqai — does the NS shaft differ from the OS?
Yes, nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) front drive shafts are different parts and are not interchangeable, so make sure you specify the correct side when requesting quotes. On many Qashqai configurations the two shafts are also different lengths, which is an additional reason the side matters. Quote your engine code, gearbox type, and drivetrain (front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive) alongside the side required so breakers can quote the right part with confidence.