Nissan Sentra engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $131
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Sentra engine computer?
Asking prices from 263 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 Sentra 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 Sentra engine computer costs $35 to $405, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 722 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$121
Grade B (good)$131
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$405520 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$343143 listings
Grade CVisible wear$98–$1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$25057 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$405 | 520 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$343 | 143 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $98–$100 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$250 | 57 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$121
Grade B$131
Grade C$100
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Sentra engine computer is listed
We found priced Nissan Sentra engine computer listings at 263 salvage yards across 38 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 250 listings (22% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Nebraska yards ask $171, 71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 250 | 27 | $120 |
| California | 148 | 37 | $100-17% |
| Texas | 110 | 15 | $121+1% |
| Michigan | 88 | 29 | $158+32% |
| New York | 59 | 10 | $108-10% |
| Arizona | 56 | 9 | $120 |
| Nebraska | 43 | 9 | $171+43% |
| Pennsylvania | 43 | 5 | $105-12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Sentra engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Nissan Sentra median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $215–$570
- 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 Sentra engine computer cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 6 years$125$55 – $405202425 listingsFits 5 years$125$100 – $150202397 listingsFits 6 years$110$50 – $2002022150 listingsFits 7 years$131$41 – $2702021150 listingsFits 7 years$131$41 – $270202058 listingsFits 7 years$130$50 – $2492019100 listingsFits 3 years$100$40 – $2662018100 listingsFits 3 years$100$35 – $332201724 listingsFits 2 years$83$69 – $96201650 listingsFits 2 years$100$40 – $228201550 listingsFits 3 years$100$41 – $232
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Sentra engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra 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 21% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $121.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $83, while 2021 tops the table at $131. Parts from 2016–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 7% above the Honda Accord ($112), 8% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 5% 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 Sentra parts are priced?
01wide ±277%
Side Mirror
$125median
$25$717
02wide ±307%
Grille
$83median
$15$525
03wide ±201%
Wheels
$137median
$40$592
04wide ±129%
Fender
$166median
$50$477
05wide ±165%
Headlight Assembly
$510median
$85$1,770
06wide ±160%
Tail Light
$105median
$24$361
07wide ±191%
Axle Shaft
$115median
$30$470
08wide ±121%
Rear Bumper
$225median
$50$595
09wide ±221%
Transmission
$1,048median
$175$4,800
10wide ±218%
Engine
$478median
$95$2,175
11wide ±160%
Front Bumper
$212median
$54$732
12wide ±141%
Strut
$97median
$40$314
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Sentra engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsNissanSentra
Accord$112
Sentra$120
$8 diff8,927 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsNissanSentra
Civic$111
Sentra$120
$9 diff8,762 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsNissanSentra
Elantra$126
Sentra$120
$6 diff8,318 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsNissanSentra
F250$250
Sentra$120
$130 diff4,887 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsNissanSentra
Sportage$159
Sentra$120
$39 diff4,676 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordMustangvsNissanSentra
Mustang$172
Sentra$120
$52 diff4,556 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 ±140%
Nissan Pathfinder
$131median
$29$395
Nissanwide ±176%
Nissan Rogue
$161median
$35$603
Nissanwide ±78%
Nissan Titan
$171median
$41$308
Nissanwide ±184%
Nissan Versa
$99median
$30$395
Common questions
Nissan Sentra engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Nissan Sentra?
The median asking price is $120 across 722 priced listings from 263 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $121. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $83.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra engine computer?
Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra engine computer replacement typically runs $215–$570 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $120, 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 Sentra 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 Sentra engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra 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.