Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Nissan Frontier Engine — 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the 2018 Nissan Frontier engine, built from 22 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

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Last updatedSep 23, 2026

2018 Nissan Frontier · 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)

$2,499

median asking price

22 priced listings · $1,800–$3,300

Price summary

A used 2018 Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)) costs $1,800 to $3,300, with a median asking price of $2,499. Based on 22 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$3,000

Grade B (good)$1,825

2018 Nissan Frontier engine — 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,800
Average: $2,492
High: $3,300

22 priced listings used · last updated Sep 23, 2026· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,804–$3,30013 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,825–$1,8251 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,800–$2,8008 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,804–$3,300	13
Grade BStandard used	$1,825–$1,825	1
Grade XUngraded	$1,800–$2,800	8

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$3,000

Grade B$1,825

Ungraded$2,249

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,800–$3,300 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 2018 Nissan Frontier engine, based on 22 priced listings. Its $2,499 median is 4% below the 2018 Nissan Frontier engine overall median of $2,600.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2018 Nissan Frontier.

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

Same trim, other years

4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) in other model years

All years

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

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Nissan Frontier engine variants are available?

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

42 listings$2,454$1,625 – $4,299

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

27 listings$3,800$2,500 – $4,300

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2018 Nissan Frontier engine — all trims

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Common questions

2018 Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE))?

Based on 22 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Nissan Frontier engine in the 4.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, VQ40DE) variant lists between $1,800 and $3,300, with a median asking price of $2,499.

Which 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 may differ by year.