Used 2017 Nissan Frontier engine – 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2017 Nissan Frontier Engine4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the 2017 Nissan Frontier engine, built from 46 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
Price summary

A used 2017 Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE)) costs $300 to $2,920, with a median asking price of $1,888. Based on 46 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,971
Grade B (good)$1,295
Grade C (fair)$1,000

2017 Nissan Frontier engine — 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) price snapshot

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Low
$300
Average
$1,799
High
$2,920
46 priced listings used · last updated Sep 13, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$900$2,92038 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,295$1,2951 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300$1,0003 listings
Grade XUngraded$400$2,9004 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $300$2,920 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) compare?

This pricing covers the 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the 2017 Nissan Frontier engine, based on 46 priced listings. Its $1,888 median is 17% below the 2017 Nissan Frontier engine overall median of $2,275.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2017 Nissan Frontier.

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 other 2017 Nissan Frontier engine variants are available?

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2017 Nissan Frontier engine — all trims

Common questions

2017 Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE)) FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE))?

Based on 46 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Nissan Frontier engine in the 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant lists between $300 and $2,920, with a median asking price of $1,888.

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

In our current dataset, the 4.0L, VIN A (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant appears only for the 2017 model year.