Used Vauxhall Vivaro Track Rod

Yes, the Vivaro has track rods as part of its front steering system — they connect the steering rack to the front hub assemblies and are essential to how the van steers. The Vivaro is front-wheel drive, so all steering is handled at the front axle, making the track rod a genuine and common wear item on this model. You'll need one for the nearside (NS, left) or offside (OS, right) depending on which side has failed.

These two vans fall across a generation boundary — the first-generation Vivaro (X83) ran from 2001 to 2014, while the second-generation Vivaro (X82) ran from 2014 onwards, so a 2012 and a 2018 are different generations with different steering geometry and components. Track rods from the X83 and X82 generations are not interchangeable, so you should only be looking at parts from the matching generation. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

For the Vivaro, the track rod fitment is primarily determined by the generation (X83 2001–2014 or X82 2014 onwards) rather than engine size, as the front steering geometry doesn't change significantly between the 1.6, 2.0, or 2.5-litre variants. However, GVW and payload rating can affect suspension and steering component specifications on vans, so always check the plate on your vehicle and confirm the payload rating matches with the breaker. Never assume a part is correct purely on engine size alone.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the Vivaro — Sportive, Edition, Combi, and other trim variants all share the same fundamental steering geometry within a given generation. The track rod is a running-gear component, not a cosmetic one, so trim differences in appearance or spec don't change which part you need. What matters is the generation (X83 or X82), the payload rating, and which side (NS or OS) you need.

The Combi (passenger-carrying) variant of the Vivaro shares the same platform and front steering setup as the panel van, so track rods are generally common across van and Combi body styles within the same generation. The key things to match are still the generation and GVW/payload rating, as heavier-rated variants can differ in their steering and suspension components. Confirm the part against your specific registration with the breaker to be certain.

Both a 2006 and a 2013 Vivaro sit within the first-generation X83, which ran from 2001 to 2014, so there's a reasonable chance of compatibility within that generation. However, there were component updates across the X83's long production run, and payload or GVW variants can also affect specifications, so you shouldn't assume any X83 track rod will fit without checking. Give the breaker both registration numbers and your van's GVW plate details so they can confirm the match before you commit.