Second Hand Nissan Terrano Headrest

The Nissan Terrano was sold in the UK across two main generations: the first generation (R20, roughly 1987–1996) and the second generation (R50, roughly 1993–2006 in some markets, though UK availability varied). Headrests are a genuine fitment on all variants of both generations, as all seat rows on the Terrano were fitted with them. Stick to the same generation as your vehicle, as the seat designs differ significantly between R20 and R50 and headrests will not interchange between them.

These two vehicles fall in different generations — the 1995 Terrano is R20 (first generation, up to 1996) and the 2000 model is R50 (second generation), and the seat and headrest designs are not the same between these generations. A headrest from a 1995 R20 is very unlikely to fit a 2000 R50, as the seat frames and post arrangements differ. Confirm with the breaker that the part they have is from an R50 model to match your 2000 vehicle.

Trim level can matter for the Nissan Terrano because seat upholstery and style varied across the range — for example, higher trims sometimes featured different seat designs or materials that may affect headrest style or guide sizing. While the basic headrest post fitment may be consistent within a generation, a headrest from a cloth-seat lower trim may look or feel different on a leather-seat higher-trim vehicle. Confirm with the breaker what trim the donor vehicle was, so you can match as closely as possible to your own.

Door count can affect which headrest you need if the rear seat configuration differed between body styles, as the Nissan Terrano was offered in both 3-door and 5-door versions within the same generation. Front headrests are generally consistent regardless of door count, but rear headrests may vary if the rear bench design differed between body styles. Tell the breaker your door count and whether you need a front or rear headrest to make sure you get the right part.

No, the engine has no bearing on headrest fitment — headrests are an interior trim part tied to the seat specification, not the drivetrain or engine. Whether your Terrano has a petrol or diesel engine, the headrest fitment is determined by the generation, trim level, and seat style. Focus on matching generation and trim rather than engine when searching for a used headrest.

For front seats, the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) headrests are typically interchangeable as the seats are usually mirror-image designs, but this is worth confirming as some seat styles differ slightly between sides. For rear seats, headrests are often shared across positions within a row, but centre rear headrests may differ from outer ones depending on the seat configuration. Check with the breaker which position the headrest came from to be sure it matches the one you need.