Trim-specific price guide

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

Pricing for the 4.0L, VIN D (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the Nissan Frontier engine, aggregated from 123 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.

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Last updatedSep 24, 2026

2017 Nissan Frontier · 4.0L, VIN D (4th digit, VQ40DE)

$2,150

median asking price

44 priced listings · $1,495–$4,299

Price summary

A used Nissan Frontier engine (4.0L, VIN D (4th digit, VQ40DE)) costs $1,450 to $4,299, with a median asking price of $2,300. Based on 123 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,383

Grade B (good)$1,895

Grade C (fair)$1,495

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

USD

Low: $1,450
Average: $2,345
High: $4,299

123 priced listings across 3 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,500–$4,10095 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,450–$2,68010 listings

Grade CVisible wear$1,495–$1,4951 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,450–$4,29917 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,500–$4,100	95
Grade BStandard used	$1,450–$2,680	10
Grade CVisible wear	$1,495–$1,495	1
Grade XUngraded	$1,450–$4,299	17

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,383

Grade B$1,895

Grade C$1,495

Ungraded$2,000

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,450–$4,299 overall range

Trim-specific context

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

This pricing covers the 4.0L, VIN D (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant of the Nissan Frontier engine, based on 123 priced listings across 3 model years (2017, 2018, 2019). Its $2,300 median is 0% above 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 D (4th digit, VQ40DE) cost by year?

201744 listings$2,150$1,495 – $4,299 201842 listings$2,454$1,625 – $4,299 201937 listings$2,300$1,450 – $3,193

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 A, 4th digit, VQ40DE)

5 yrs$2,000$1,000 – $3,300

Common questions

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

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

Based on 123 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Nissan Frontier engine in the 4.0L, VIN D (4th digit, VQ40DE) variant lists between $1,450 and $4,299, with a median asking price of $2,300.

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

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

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

Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,383, Grade B has a median of $1,895, Grade C has a median of $1,495. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.