Used Nissan Kicks AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Nissan Kicks AC compressor?

Asking prices from 78 salvage yards in 14 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Nissan Kicks AC compressor

What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →

Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary

A used Nissan Kicks AC compressor costs $30 to $323, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 304 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$89

Nissan Kicks AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$117
High
$323
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$323203 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$32158 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$12543 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$323 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Kicks AC compressor is listed

We found priced Nissan Kicks AC compressor listings at 78 salvage yards across 14 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 94 listings (21% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $65, while Texas yards ask $190, 192% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois9411$99-1%
California6011$100
Texas5311$190+90%
Florida477$65-35%
Arizona4414$125+25%
Tennessee371$98-2%
PR301$150+50%
Indiana245$100

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Kicks AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Nissan Kicks median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$385–$1,000
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

new style30 listings$197$70 – $323
classic style23 listingsInterchange 2018–2024$89$50 – $166

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Kicks AC compressor cost by year?

$59$77$95$113$13120182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Kicks AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Kicks AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 24% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $110.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, classic style, lists at a $89 median, while new style commands $197, a 121% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2020 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2018–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Kicks sits 33% below the Ford F150 ($150), 50% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 60% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used AC compressor: what to check

  1. Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
  2. Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
  3. Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
  4. Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.

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How much is a used AC compressor for a Nissan Kicks?

The median asking price is $100 across 304 priced listings from 78 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $110. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Kicks AC compressor?

Using a used part, a Nissan Kicks AC compressor replacement typically runs $385–$1,000 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Nissan Kicks model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Nissan Kicks AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Kicks AC compressor fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Kicks AC Compressor Cost — From $30 to $323