Used 2016 Nissan Altima engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Nissan Altima Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Nissan Altima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Nissan Altima engine

A used 2016 Nissan Altima engine costs between $270 and $1,199, with a median of $560 from 47 salvage yard listings.

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

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Price summary

A used 2016 Nissan Altima engine costs $270 to $1,199, with a median asking price of $560. Based on 47 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$610
Grade B (good)$363

2016 Nissan Altima engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$270
Average
$592
High
$1,199
100 listings observed · 47 priced listings used · last updated Sep 21, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$325–$1,19929 listings
Grade BStandard used$270–$5259 listings
Grade XUngraded$433–$9509 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $270–$1,199 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Nissan Altima engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$560
2016 Nissan Altima median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,510–$3,560
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

3.5L (VIN B, 4th digit, VQ35DE)35 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$600$325 – $1,199
2.5L (VIN A, 4th digit, QR25DE)12 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$463$270 – $800

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Nissan Altima compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 47 with posted prices. Its $560 median is 44% below the Nissan Altima guide's $1,000 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Nissan Altima engine cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$113median
$40$457
02wide ±147%

ABS Module

$128median
$25$401
03wide ±181%

Air Bag

$190median
$33$720
04wide ±178%

Alternator

$106median
$25$402
05wide ±172%

Axle Shaft

$117median
$20$423
06wide ±215%

Blower Motor

$75median
$20$343
07wide ±268%

Brake Caliper

$60median
$20$342
08wide ±102%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$513median
$144$1,191
09wide ±74%

Front Bumper

$261median
$75$463
10wide ±96%

Rear Bumper

$225median
$69$500
11wide ±236%

Car Radio

$161median
$30$790
12wide ±191%

Center Console

$82median
$30$343
13wide ±130%

AC Condenser

$133median
$35$380
14wide ±168%

Control Arm

$85median
$35$321
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16wide ±77%

Door Assembly

$800median
$150$1,378
17wide ±149%

Drive Shaft

$150median
$60$506
18wide ±222%

Engine Computer

$106median
$30$500
19wide ±254%

Exhaust Manifold

$179median
$34$945
20wide ±94%

Fender

$250median
$60$532
21wide ±168%

Fog Light

$125median
$24$445
22wide ±191%

Front Seat

$165median
$45$675
23wide ±179%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$40$398
24wide ±194%

Fuel Tank

$170median
$40$699
25wide ±171%

Grille

$178median
$25$635
26wide ±272%

Headlight Assembly

$500median
$85$2,800
27tight ±2%

Heater Core

$116median
$115$120
28wide ±65%

Hood

$550median
$200$912
29wide ±159%

Ignition Switch

$99median
$25$339
30wide ±82%

Instrument Cluster

$65median
$44$150
31wide ±183%

Intake Manifold

$141median
$35$550
32wide ±209%

Master Cylinder

$76median
$25$343
33wide ±272%

Side Mirror

$125median
$25$705
34wide ±114%

Power Steering Pump

$90median
$45$250
35wide ±62%

Quarter Panel

$550median
$250$933
36wide ±162%

Radiator

$173median
$40$600
37wide ±193%

Rear View Mirror

$85median
$15$343
38wide ±212%

Starter

$75median
$25$343
39wide ±155%

Steering Column

$121median
$45$420
40wide ±157%

Steering Rack

$168median
$44$570
41wide ±109%

Steering Wheel

$150median
$45$373
42wide ±149%

Strut

$100median
$24$321
43wide ±129%

Sunroof

$229median
$70$660
44wide ±192%

Tail Light

$124median
$25$500
45wide ±101%

Tailgate

$750median
$150$1,659
46wide ±156%

Throttle Body

$80median
$25$275
47wide ±90%

Torque Converter

$130median
$75$308
48wide ±163%

Transfer Case

$250median
$87$900
49wide ±242%

Transmission

$600median
$190$3,100
50wide ±247%

Transmission Control Module

$101median
$20$518
51wide ±86%

Turbocharger

$330median
$153$719
52wide ±134%

Water Pump

$50median
$25$159
53wide ±234%

Wheels

$165median
$28$800
54wide ±246%

Window Regulator

$99median
$25$512

Common questions

2016 Nissan Altima engine FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Nissan Altima engine?

Based on 47 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Nissan Altima engine lists between $270 and $1,199, with a median asking price of $560.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Nissan Altima engine?

Using a used part, a 2016 Nissan Altima engine replacement typically runs $1,510–$3,560 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $560, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 Nissan Altima engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Nissan Altima engine also appear under model years 2015, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Nissan Altima motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Nissan Altima engine — median $560, from 47 listings.

2016 Nissan Altima Engine Cost — Used From $270 to $1,199