Nissan Altima engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $133
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima engine computer?
Asking prices from 254 salvage yards in 38 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 Altima engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Nissan Altima engine computer costs $30 to $500, with a median asking price of $106. Based on 1,596 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$103
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$68
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$500952 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$440542 listings
Grade CVisible wear$68–$3507 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$38595 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$500 | 952 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$440 | 542 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $68–$350 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$385 | 95 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$103
Grade B$125
Grade C$68
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$500 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima engine computer is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima engine computer listings at 254 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 800 listings (42% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in Maryland ask a median $60, while Illinois yards ask $125, 108% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 800 | 50 | $106 |
| California | 209 | 56 | $75-29% |
| Arizona | 146 | 20 | $93-12% |
| New York | 142 | 6 | $100-6% |
| Illinois | 100 | 14 | $125+18% |
| Florida | 75 | 10 | $99-7% |
| Tennessee | 57 | 6 | $100-6% |
| Maryland | 54 | 1 | $60-43% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $106 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $106
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$555
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, (engine controller, LH engine room)31 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$86$68 – $200
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima engine computer cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 7 years$110$68 – $2502024249 listingsFits 7 years$100$35 – $4402023250 listingsFits 7 years$115$30 – $4402022250 listingsFits 7 years$115$30 – $4402021250 listingsFits 6 years$106$30 – $4402020300 listingsFits 6 years$100$50 – $4402019300 listingsFits 7 years$100$40 – $4402018100 listingsFits 3 years$100$40 – $3052017100 listingsFits 3 years$125$40 – $2402016100 listingsFits 3 years$87$57 – $500201566 listingsFits 5 years$50$30 – $125
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima engine computer 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 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $103.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (engine controller, LH engine room), lists at a $86 median, while Valve Control, (valve control timing) commands $201, a 134% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2017 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 5% below the Honda Accord ($112), 5% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 16% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±258%
Side Mirror
$132median
$25$705
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
03wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
04wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
05wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
06wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
07wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$412
08wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
09wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
10wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
12wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsNissanAltima
Accord$112
Altima$106
$6 diff9,801 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsNissanAltima
Civic$111
Altima$106
$5 diff9,636 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsNissanAltima
Elantra$126
Altima$106
$20 diff9,192 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsNissanAltima
F250$250
Altima$106
$144 diff5,761 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsNissanAltima
Sportage$159
Altima$106
$53 diff5,550 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordMustangvsNissanAltima
Mustang$172
Altima$106
$66 diff5,430 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Nissanwide ±178%
Nissan Frontier
$145median
$35$550
Nissanwide ±138%
Nissan Kicks
$107median
$30$326
Nissanwide ±233%
Nissan Murano
$114median
$25$557
Nissanwide ±140%
Nissan Pathfinder
$131median
$29$395
Nissanwide ±176%
Nissan Rogue
$161median
$35$603
Nissanwide ±154%
Nissan Sentra
$120median
$35$405
Nissanwide ±78%
Nissan Titan
$171median
$41$308
Nissanwide ±184%
Nissan Versa
$99median
$30$395
Common questions
Nissan Altima engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $106 across 1,596 priced listings from 254 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $103. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima engine computer?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima engine computer replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $106, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Nissan Altima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Altima engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.