Nissan key types by model and year
Nissan has used different key systems across its model generations. The year and model of your Nissan tells us what key type you need.
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- Older Nissans often use a basic transponder key, a metal key with a chip that matches the immobiliser.
- Many Navara and X-Trail models from the mid-era use a remote key or flip key, with the remote and transponder coded together.
- Newer Nissan Qashqai, Patrol and recent X-Trail generations use a smart key or proximity fob for keyless entry and push-button start.
- The latest Nissan platforms can sometimes be dealer-only for key programming, and we will tell you honestly if that is the case.