Nissan Qashqai Gearbox Replacement Parts

Both years sit within the second-generation Qashqai (J11, 2014–2021), so the generation boundary is not a concern here, but fitment still depends primarily on matching the engine code exactly — check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm it. Provide that engine code and your fuel type (petrol or diesel) and gearbox type (manual or automatic/CVT) when you request quotes from breakers. Never assume fitment from year alone.

The first-generation Qashqai (J10, 2006–2013) and the second-generation (J11, 2014–2021) are fundamentally different platforms with different engine families, so a gearbox from a J10 will not cross directly to a J11. Even if engine codes sound similar, mounting points, bellhousing, and ancillary connections changed between generations — confirm any cross-generation query with the breaker against your registration before purchasing. This boundary is one where caution is especially important.

Trim level does not affect gearbox fitment on the Qashqai — Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+ are equipment grades, not mechanical variants, so the gearbox from one trim will suit another provided the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type all match. You may find cosmetic or interior differences between a breaker's donor car and your own, but those are irrelevant to the mechanical part you are buying. Always match on engine code first.

The engine code is the single most important detail for gearbox fitment — it tells the breaker exactly which unit your car uses, going beyond just 'diesel' or 'petrol'. You can find your engine code on your V5C registration document or by running a free VIN check online. Supply this code alongside your fuel type and whether your car is manual or automatic/CVT when requesting quotes, and breakers will be able to check compatibility accurately.

The J11 Qashqai received a significant facelift in 2017, and while both sit within the same second-generation (2014–2021), there can be ancillary, mounting, and calibration differences introduced at or around that facelift point. Name the facelift boundary to your breaker and confirm compatibility against your specific registration, as this is not something we can state as fact without risk. Matching engine codes is still the essential starting point.

Yes, drivetrain configuration matters — a gearbox from a two-wheel-drive Qashqai is not the same unit as one from a four-wheel-drive model, even when the engine code matches, because the transfer case and output shaft arrangements differ. Always specify your drivetrain alongside your engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type when contacting breakers. Providing your registration number allows the breaker to cross-reference the full specification and confirm suitability.