Trim-specific price guide

Nissan Frontier Engine — 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) prices

Pricing for the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the Nissan Frontier engine, aggregated from 179 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

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Last updatedSep 24, 2026

2015 Nissan Frontier · 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)

$1,920

median asking price

44 priced listings · $1,000–$2,920

Price summary

A used Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)) costs $1,000 to $3,300, with a median asking price of $2,000. Based on 179 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,000

Grade B (good)$1,500

Grade C (fair)$1,000

Nissan Frontier engine — 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,000
Average: $2,061
High: $3,300

179 priced listings across 5 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,048–$3,300139 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,295–$2,35711 listings

Grade CVisible wear$1,000–$1,6005 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,000–$2,90024 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,048–$3,300	139
Grade BStandard used	$1,295–$2,357	11
Grade CVisible wear	$1,000–$1,600	5
Grade XUngraded	$1,000–$2,900	24

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,000

Grade B$1,500

Grade C$1,000

Ungraded$2,200

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,000–$3,300 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the Nissan Frontier engine, based on 179 priced listings across 5 model years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Its $2,000 median is 13% below the Nissan Frontier engine overall median of $2,305.

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

Price by model year

What does a 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) cost by year?

201544 listings$1,920$1,000 – $2,920 201642 listings$2,000$1,500 – $2,800 201743 listings$1,920$1,000 – $2,920 201822 listings$2,499$1,800 – $3,300 201928 listings$2,393$1,499 – $3,262

Other trims

Other Nissan Frontier engine variants

Full Frontier guide

2.5L (VIN B, 4th digit, QR25DE)

5 yrs$3,800$1,600 – $4,300

4.0L, VIN D (4th digit, VQ40DE)

3 yrs$2,300$1,450 – $4,299

Common questions

Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)) FAQ

How much is a used Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE))?

Based on 179 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Nissan Frontier engine in the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) variant lists between $1,000 and $3,300, with a median asking price of $2,000.

Which Nissan Frontier years use the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) engine?

The 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) variant appears in model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,000, Grade B has a median of $1,500, Grade C has a median of $1,000. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.