Used Nissan Versa differential from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Nissan Versa differential?

Salvage yard asking prices broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 23, 2026
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Part overview

About the Nissan Versa differential

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

Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary

A used Nissan Versa differential costs $370 to $380, with a median asking price of $380. Based on 8 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2022 (6 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$380
Grade B (good)$380

Nissan Versa differential price snapshot

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Low
$370
Average
$378
High
$380
20 listings observed · 8 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$370–$3804 listings
Grade BStandard used$380–$3804 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $370–$380 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Versa differential replacement cost?

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Used part
$380
Nissan Versa median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$570–$1,130
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

Non-Interchange search using Nissan Versa and similar models

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$380$380 – $380

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$380$380 – $380

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Versa differential cost by year?

$333$350$366$383$399201520172018
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Versa differential cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Versa differential sit in a fairly tight band around the $380 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $370, while 2017 tops the table at $380. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Versa sits 86% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 34% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 27% above the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used differential: what to check

  1. Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
  2. Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
  3. Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
  4. Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
  5. Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.

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How much is a used differential for a Nissan Versa?

The median asking price is $380 across 8 priced listings. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $380. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $370.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Versa differential?

Using a used part, a Nissan Versa differential replacement typically runs $570–$1,130 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $380, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Nissan Versa model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Nissan Versa differential years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Versa differential fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Versa Differential Cost — From $370 to $380