Nissan Pathfinder engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $141
- High
- $395
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Pathfinder engine computer?
Asking prices from 322 salvage yards in 40 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 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 Pathfinder engine computer costs $29 to $395, with a median asking price of $131. Based on 841 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$127
Grade C (fair)$105
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$395557 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$324214 listings
Grade CVisible wear$63–$1052 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$16568 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$395 | 557 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$324 | 214 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $63–$105 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$165 | 68 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$127
Grade C$105
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$395 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Pathfinder engine computer is listed
We found priced Nissan Pathfinder engine computer listings at 322 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 195 listings (17% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $161, 115% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 195 | 34 | $75-43% |
| Florida | 145 | 42 | $125-5% |
| Illinois | 118 | 21 | $155+18% |
| North Carolina | 69 | 23 | $161+23% |
| Texas | 63 | 22 | $95-27% |
| Indiana | 42 | 13 | $100-24% |
| New York | 41 | 5 | $150+15% |
| Missouri | 37 | 7 | $158+21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $131 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Pathfinder engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $131
- Nissan Pathfinder median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$580
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Pathfinder engine computer cost by year?
202593 listingsFits 3 years$187$98 – $3812024100 listingsFits 3 years$137$40 – $3952023100 listingsFits 3 years$198$70 – $3242022100 listingsFits 3 years$163$60 – $2622020100 listingsFits 3 years$100$30 – $2402019100 listingsFits 3 years$75$42 – $2072018100 listingsFits 3 years$75$29 – $2072017100 listings$162$35 – $253201640 listingsFits 3 years$131$45 – $1752015150 listingsFits 4 years$105$30 – $277
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Pathfinder engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Pathfinder 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 43% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Valve Control, (LH engine compartment), lists at a $180 median, while Electronic Control Module, (3.5L, 6 cylinder) commands $187, a 4% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $198. Parts from 2018–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Pathfinder sits 17% above the Honda Accord ($112), 18% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 4% above 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 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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsNissanPathfinder
Pilot$125
Pathfinder$131
$6 diff5,954 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsNissanPathfinder
Tucson$156
Pathfinder$131
$25 diff5,647 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsNissanPathfinder
F250$250
Pathfinder$131
$119 diff5,006 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanPathfinder
RAV4$161
Pathfinder$131
$30 diff4,997 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiSantaFevsNissanPathfinder
Fe$156
Pathfinder$131
$25 diff4,826 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsNissanPathfinder
Sportage$159
Pathfinder$131
$28 diff4,795 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 ±222%
Nissan Altima
$106median
$30$500
Nissanwide ±178%
Nissan Frontier
$145median
$35$550
Nissanwide ±138%
Nissan Kicks
$107median
$30$326
Nissanwide ±233%
Nissan Murano
$114median
$25$557
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 Pathfinder engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Nissan Pathfinder?
The median asking price is $131 across 841 priced listings from 322 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Pathfinder engine computer?
Using a used part, a Nissan Pathfinder engine computer replacement typically runs $225–$580 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $131, 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 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Pathfinder engine computer 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.