Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $156
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor?
Asking prices from 225 salvage yards in 33 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder AC compressor costs $50 to $375, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 333 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$175
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$342194 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$30592 listings
Grade CVisible wear$68–$1754 listings
Grade XUngraded$59–$37543 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$342 | 194 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$305 | 92 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $68–$175 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $59–$375 | 43 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$162
Grade C$175
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$375 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor is listed
We found priced Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor listings at 225 salvage yards across 33 states. Florida supplies the most, with 88 listings (14% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Tennessee ask a median $85, while Arizona yards ask $165, 94% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 88 | 22 | $143 |
| Texas | 85 | 21 | $100-30% |
| Illinois | 83 | 14 | $162+13% |
| California | 75 | 33 | $125-13% |
| Tennessee | 48 | 5 | $85-41% |
| Georgia | 29 | 11 | $145+1% |
| Colorado | 25 | 9 | $124-13% |
| Arizona | 25 | 9 | $165+15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Nissan Pathfinder median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $430–$1,045
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$192$59 – $340202450 listingsFits 4 years$145$95 – $291202350 listingsFits 4 years$145$95 – $291202250 listingsFits 4 years$214$50 – $312202050 listingsFits 6 years$131$50 – $342201950 listingsFits 7 years$100$50 – $375201850 listingsFits 6 years$137$50 – $342201739 listingsFits 6 years$100$73 – $200201650 listingsFits 7 years$100$50 – $375201525 listingsFits 5 years$104$55 – $316
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L (6 cylinder), lists at a $104 median, while 2.5L (4 cylinder, Hybrid) commands $116, a 12% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2022 tops the table at $214. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Pathfinder sits 5% below the Ford F150 ($150), 28% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 43% 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
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Pathfinder parts are priced?
01wide ±244%
Side Mirror
$200median
$35$1,011
02wide ±123%
Transmission
$1,700median
$588$4,757
03wide ±197%
Wheels
$179median
$30$736
04wide ±154%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$27$450
05wide ±203%
Tail Light
$116median
$30$500
06wide ±110%
Strut
$175median
$45$429
07wide ±116%
Headlight Assembly
$475median
$80$1,180
08wide ±112%
Fender
$270median
$60$667
09wide ±141%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$94$800
10wide ±169%
Grille
$219median
$50$790
11wide ±308%
Radiator
$284median
$51$1,799
12wide ±146%
Front Bumper
$309median
$59$959
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsNissanPathfinder
F150$150
Pathfinder$143
$7 diff3,256 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanPathfinder
Class$250
Pathfinder$143
$107 diff2,619 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsNissanPathfinder
1500$133
Pathfinder$143
$10 diff2,592 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsNissanPathfinder
Explorer$148
Pathfinder$143
$5 diff2,396 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsNissanPathfinder
Escape$150
Pathfinder$143
$7 diff2,317 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsNissanPathfinder
Altima$113
Pathfinder$143
$30 diff2,183 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Nissanwide ±165%
Nissan Altima
$113median
$40$412
Nissanwide ±177%
Nissan Rogue
$130median
$35$494
Nissanwide ±166%
Nissan Sentra
$106median
$35$387
Common questions
Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Nissan Pathfinder?
The median asking price is $143 across 333 priced listings from 225 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $143, 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 Pathfinder model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Pathfinder AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.