Nissan Frontier engine price snapshot
- Low
- $300
- Average
- $2,412
- High
- $4,300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier engine ?
How much does a used Nissan Frontier engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Frontier engine costs $300 to $4,300, with a median asking price of $2,200. Based on 189 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,275
Grade B (good)$1,995
Grade C (fair)$1,000
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$900–$4,300155 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,295–$4,03115 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$1,6005 listings
Grade XUngraded$400–$4,29914 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $900–$4,300 | 155 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,295–$4,031 | 15 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$1,600 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $400–$4,299 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,275
Grade B$1,995
Grade C$1,000
Ungraded$2,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $300–$4,300 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,200
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,150–$5,200
- 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 (2017)
Other years2021
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Frontier engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier engine cost?
The going rate for a used Nissan Frontier engine is $2,200 at the median, with listings spanning $300 to $4,300. That figure comes from 189 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 127% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,275.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE), lists at a $1,888 median, while 2.5L (VIN B, 4th digit, QR25DE) commands $3,482, a 84% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $2,080, while 2017 tops the table at $2,275. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 12% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 137% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 12% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Frontier parts are priced?
01wide ±267%
Transmission
$750median
$150$4,154
02wide ±158%
Front Bumper
$225median
$25$736
03
Rear Bumper
Price data updating
04wide ±104%
Hood
$406median
$75$923
05spread ±55%
Fender
$150median
$100$265
06wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$165median
$50$364
07wide ±168%
Tail Light
$144median
$45$530
08wide ±96%
Alternator
$106median
$40$243
09wide ±279%
Starter
$50median
$20$299
10wide ±259%
Radiator
$122median
$44$675
11wide ±94%
AC Compressor
$150median
$41$323
12wide ±207%
Transfer Case
$226median
$65$1,000
13wide ±166%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$307
14wide ±465%
Strut
$85median
$35$825
15wide ±113%
Steering Rack
$170median
$65$450
16wide ±198%
Grille
$125median
$15$510
17wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$75median
$28$197
18
Turbocharger
Price data updating
19wide ±156%
AC Condenser
$120median
$30$405
20wide ±214%
Wheels
$204median
$25$900
21wide ±140%
Fuel Pump
$103median
$50$338
22wide ±89%
Water Pump
$46median
$20$102
23wide ±176%
Power Steering Pump
$85median
$25$325
24wide ±162%
ABS Module
$186median
$40$644
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$110median
$40$395
27wide ±145%
Throttle Body
$83median
$20$260
28wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$14$423
29wide ±120%
Drive Shaft
$177median
$75$500
30wide ±106%
Tailgate
$450median
$45$1,000
31wide ±70%
Intake Manifold
$161median
$52$276
32wide ±153%
Control Arm
$75median
$20$249
33wide ±191%
Blower Motor
$76median
$15$305
34wide ±647%
Exhaust Manifold
$75median
$29$1,000
35wide ±151%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$25$435
36wide ±124%
Steering Column
$161median
$52$450
37wide ±97%
Fuel Tank
$145median
$39$319
38wide ±173%
Window Regulator
$84median
$30$321
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40
Torque Converter
Price data updating
41wide ±93%
Steering Wheel
$170median
$35$352
42wide ±167%
Ignition Switch
$93median
$25$335
43wide ±218%
Car Radio
$165median
$40$760
44wide ±203%
Heater Core
$101median
$100$510
45wide ±124%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$275
46wide ±80%
Sunroof
$342median
$125$675
47wide ±138%
Master Cylinder
$245median
$25$699
48wide ±288%
Fog Light
$99median
$20$590
49wide ±140%
Center Console
$145median
$40$445
50wide ±350%
Air Bag
$261median
$25$1,850
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$863median
$117$1,444
52wide ±132%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$25$1,545
53wide ±255%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$556median
$25$2,862
54wide ±195%
Front Seat
$187median
$60$790
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Frontier engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsNissanFrontier
Elantra$2,494
Frontier$2,200
$294 diff4,364 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsNissanFrontier
Civic$928
Frontier$2,200
$1,272 diff3,174 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanFrontier
RAV4$2,500
Frontier$2,200
$300 diff2,794 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsNissanFrontier
Sonata$2,458
Frontier$2,200
$258 diff2,658 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$3,532
Frontier$2,200
$1,332 diff2,427 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$6,122
Frontier$2,200
$3,922 diff2,347 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Nissanwide ±1320%
Nissan Altima
$1,300median
$250$34,575
Nissanwide ±131%
Nissan Kicks
$375median
$121$1,100
Nissanwide ±187%
Nissan Murano
$1,299median
$110$4,968
Nissanwide ±81%
Nissan Pathfinder
$3,015median
$950$5,855
Nissanwide ±520%
Nissan Rogue
$500median
$100$5,299
Nissanwide ±226%
Nissan Sentra
$500median
$1$2,262
Nissanwide ±96%
Nissan Versa
$293median
$115$676
Common questions
Nissan Frontier engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Nissan Frontier?
Based on 189 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Frontier engine lists between $300 and $4,300, with a median asking price of $2,200.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier engine?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier engine replacement typically runs $3,150–$5,200 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,200, 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.
What affects the price of a used Nissan Frontier engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Nissan Frontier model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2021, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Frontier engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Frontier engine listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Nissan Frontier motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Nissan Frontier engine prices on this page apply — median $2,200, from 189 salvage yard listings.