Used Nissan Sentra fuel tank from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Nissan Sentra fuel tank?

Asking prices from 89 salvage yards in 10 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 20, 2026
Strong coverage481 priced of 717 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Nissan Sentra fuel tank

What the fuel tank does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used fuel tank price guide →

Also known asGas Tank
Price summary

A used Nissan Sentra fuel tank costs $35 to $415, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 481 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Nissan Sentra fuel tank price snapshot

USD
Low
$35
Average
$139
High
$415
717 listings observed · 481 priced1mo ago· How we price·

Report incorrect price

Reporting price for Nissan Sentra Fuel Tank

Reason

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Sentra fuel tank is listed

We found priced Nissan Sentra fuel tank listings at 89 salvage yards across 10 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 140 listings (29% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $60, while Michigan yards ask $229, 282% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois14015$94-18%
Arizona8616$100-13%
Texas6621$97-16%
California6310$150+30%
Florida504$175+52%
Indiana468$178+55%
Wisconsin134$60-48%
Michigan107$229+99%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $115 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Sentra fuel tank replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$115
Nissan Sentra median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$305–$715
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for fuel tank replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fuel pump transfer if reusing the old pump assembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full fuel tank replacement cost breakdown

Sources
  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

Set price alert

Alert for Nissan Sentra Fuel Tank

$

Current avg: $139 — we suggest $118 (15% below)

Condition grade (optional)

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

1.8L25 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$93$75 – $346
1.6L19 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$75$75 – $327

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Sentra fuel tank cost by year?

$78$105$131$157$18420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Sentra fuel tank cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra fuel tank are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L, lists at a $75 median, while 1.8L commands $93, a 24% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $87, while 2021 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2016–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 42% below the Ram 1500 ($200), 39% below the Ford F150 ($190), and 52% below the Ram 3500 ($241) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used fuel tank: what to check

  1. Inspect lower shell for scrapes and rust: Examine bottom sumps for deep skid scrape gouges, puncture repairs, or heavy rust scale on metal tanks.
  2. Shake tank to detect loose internal baffles: Shake the empty tank to verify internal fuel slosh baffles have not broken away from internal spot welds.
  3. Verify filler neck and vent port integrity: Check that the filler neck opening, check-valve flap, and evaporative emission vent ports are undamaged.
  4. Confirm mounting strap isolators and heat shields: Check plastic heat shield attachment points and strap rubber isolator pad locations against your chassis layout.
  5. Flush internal stale fuel before installation: Rinse old fuel residue and dirt particles from inside the tank cavity before installing the fuel pump assembly.

Keep browsing this vehicle

What other Nissan Sentra parts are priced?

Price comparisons

Compare Nissan Sentra fuel tank prices

Compare fitments

What do similar vehicles charge for this part?

Common questions

Nissan Sentra fuel tank FAQ

How much is a used fuel tank for a Nissan Sentra?

The median asking price is $115 across 481 priced listings from 89 yards. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $87.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra fuel tank?

Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra fuel tank replacement typically runs $305–$715 all-in: the median used fuel tank for this model lists at $115, and independent-shop labor for fuel tank replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include fuel pump transfer if reusing the old pump assembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Nissan Sentra model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Nissan Sentra fuel tank years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra fuel tank fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Sentra Fuel Tank Cost — From $35 to $415