Nissan Frontier heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $156
- High
- $510
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier heater core ?
How much does a used Nissan Frontier heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Frontier heater core costs $100 to $510, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 285 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$101
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$510238 listings
Grade BStandard used$101–$51047 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$510 | 238 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $101–$510 | 47 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$101
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$510 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $575–$1,600
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Frontier heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier heater core cost?
Based on 285 listings, a used heater core for the Nissan Frontier runs $101 at the median, ranging $100–$510. That figure comes from 285 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $101, while 2025 tops the table at $223. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 13% below the Nissan Sentra ($116), 13% below the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 1% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Frontier parts are priced?
01wide ±91%
Engine
$2,200median
$300$4,300
02wide ±267%
Transmission
$750median
$150$4,154
03wide ±158%
Front Bumper
$225median
$25$736
04
Rear Bumper
Price data updating
05wide ±104%
Hood
$406median
$75$923
06spread ±55%
Fender
$150median
$100$265
07wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$165median
$50$364
08wide ±168%
Tail Light
$144median
$45$530
09wide ±96%
Alternator
$106median
$40$243
10wide ±279%
Starter
$50median
$20$299
11wide ±259%
Radiator
$122median
$44$675
12wide ±94%
AC Compressor
$150median
$41$323
13wide ±207%
Transfer Case
$226median
$65$1,000
14wide ±166%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$307
15wide ±465%
Strut
$85median
$35$825
16wide ±113%
Steering Rack
$170median
$65$450
17wide ±198%
Grille
$125median
$15$510
18wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$75median
$28$197
19
Turbocharger
Price data updating
20wide ±156%
AC Condenser
$120median
$30$405
21wide ±214%
Wheels
$204median
$25$900
22wide ±140%
Fuel Pump
$103median
$50$338
23wide ±89%
Water Pump
$46median
$20$102
24wide ±176%
Power Steering Pump
$85median
$25$325
25wide ±162%
ABS Module
$186median
$40$644
26
Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$110median
$40$395
28wide ±145%
Throttle Body
$83median
$20$260
29wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$14$423
30wide ±120%
Drive Shaft
$177median
$75$500
31wide ±106%
Tailgate
$450median
$45$1,000
32wide ±70%
Intake Manifold
$161median
$52$276
33wide ±153%
Control Arm
$75median
$20$249
34wide ±191%
Blower Motor
$76median
$15$305
35wide ±647%
Exhaust Manifold
$75median
$29$1,000
36wide ±151%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$25$435
37wide ±124%
Steering Column
$161median
$52$450
38wide ±97%
Fuel Tank
$145median
$39$319
39wide ±173%
Window Regulator
$84median
$30$321
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41
Torque Converter
Price data updating
42wide ±93%
Steering Wheel
$170median
$35$352
43wide ±167%
Ignition Switch
$93median
$25$335
44wide ±218%
Car Radio
$165median
$40$760
45wide ±124%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$275
46wide ±80%
Sunroof
$342median
$125$675
47wide ±138%
Master Cylinder
$245median
$25$699
48wide ±288%
Fog Light
$99median
$20$590
49wide ±140%
Center Console
$145median
$40$445
50wide ±350%
Air Bag
$261median
$25$1,850
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$863median
$117$1,444
52wide ±132%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$25$1,545
53wide ±255%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$556median
$25$2,862
54wide ±195%
Front Seat
$187median
$60$790
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Frontier heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsNissanFrontier
Sentra$116
Frontier$101
$15 diff1,334 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanRoguevsNissanFrontier
Rogue$116
Frontier$101
$15 diff1,310 listings
Heater CorecompareHyundaiSonatavsNissanFrontier
Sonata$100
Frontier$101
$1 diff1,241 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsNissanFrontier
Telluride$116
Frontier$101
$15 diff1,186 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsNissanFrontier
Yukon$116
Frontier$101
$15 diff1,156 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsNissanFrontier
Highlander$116
Frontier$101
$15 diff1,096 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Acurawide ±148%
Acura RDX
$101median
$101$400
BMWwide ±116%
BMW X3
$266median
$31$650
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X5
$116median
$35$500
Chevywide ±360%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$35$510
Nissanwide ±205%
Nissan Altima
$116median
$35$510
Nissanwide ±127%
Nissan Kicks
$116median
$116$411
Nissanwide ±188%
Nissan Murano
$116median
$75$510
Nissanwide ±200%
Nissan Pathfinder
$116median
$50$515
Nissanwide ±197%
Nissan Rogue
$116median
$54$510
Nissanwide ±209%
Nissan Sentra
$116median
$30$515
Nissanwide ±150%
Nissan Versa
$116median
$75$422
Common questions
Nissan Frontier heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Nissan Frontier?
Based on 285 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Frontier heater core lists between $100 and $510, with a median asking price of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier heater core?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier heater core replacement typically runs $575–$1,600 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Nissan Frontier heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Nissan Frontier model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Frontier heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Frontier heater core listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.