Nissan Qashqai Starter Motor: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

How to tell a failing starter motor from a flat battery, and what actually fits your specific engine.

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Nissan Qashqai Starter Motor reference plate

OEM Part Number: 233003359R

Accuracy note: confirmed below for the J11 Qashqai (2013–2021), 1.6 petrol manual, via a UK-listed genuine part cross-reference. Other engines, the automatic gearbox, and the newer J12 (2021–) generation weren't independently confirmed — check via VIN before ordering.

J11 (2013–2021), 1.6 petrol, manual	Nissan OEM: 233003359R (also referenced as 0001170607 / 6055151)
Other engines, automatic, or J12 (2021–)	Not independently confirmed — check via VIN

Often Confused With a Battery Problem

A Nissan Qashqai that won't start gets blamed on the battery first, more often than not correctly — but a healthy battery paired with a failing starter motor produces some genuinely similar symptoms, which leads plenty of people to replace the wrong part first.

Before you buy: starter motor specification varies by engine size and, on some versions, whether the car has stop-start technology. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Nissan Qashqai Starter Motor: What It Does

On the Nissan Qashqai, the starter motor uses electrical power from the battery to physically turn the engine over, initiating the combustion cycle. On cars with stop-start systems, this component works considerably harder than on older designs, since the engine restarts far more frequently — which is why stop-start cars often use a reinforced starter motor rather than a standard unit.

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Nissan Qashqai Starter Motor: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Starter Motor Guide for symptoms to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and aftermarket advice.