Nissan Frontier ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $105
- High
- $335
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier ignition switch ?
How much does a used Nissan Frontier ignition switch cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Frontier ignition switch costs $25 to $335, with a median asking price of $93. Based on 177 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2004–2021 (18 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$118
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$239109 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$33557 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$8011 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$239 | 109 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$335 | 57 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$80 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$118
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$335 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $93
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $190–$470
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Frontier ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier ignition switch cost?
Based on 177 listings, a used ignition switch for the Nissan Frontier runs $93 at the median, ranging $25–$335. That figure comes from 177 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, AT, lists at a $61 median, while MT commands $71, a 16% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $61, while 2020 tops the table at $110. Parts from 2004–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 16 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 6% below the Mercedes C Class ($99), 12% below the Hyundai Elantra ($106), and 6% below the Ram 1500 ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: 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 ±218%
Car Radio
$165median
$40$760
44wide ±203%
Heater Core
$101median
$100$510
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 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesCClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$99
Frontier$93
$6 diff1,544 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanFrontier
Elantra$106
Frontier$93
$13 diff1,505 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$99
Frontier$93
$6 diff1,432 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsNissanFrontier
Corolla$78
Frontier$93
$15 diff1,418 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanFrontier
RAV4$100
Frontier$93
$7 diff1,417 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsNissanFrontier
Rogue$99
Frontier$93
$6 diff1,371 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±134%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$295
Acurawide ±154%
Acura RDX
$99median
$20$325
BMWwide ±179%
BMW X3
$78median
$35$315
BMWwide ±170%
BMW X5
$78median
$35$300
Chevywide ±269%
Chevy Colorado
$78median
$25$445
Nissanwide ±99%
Nissan Altima
$99median
$35$232
Nissanspread ±55%
Nissan Kicks
$177median
$25$218
Nissanwide ±94%
Nissan Murano
$100median
$25$213
Nissanwide ±156%
Nissan Pathfinder
$100median
$20$331
Nissanwide ±13329%
Nissan Rogue
$99median
$24$26,415
Nissanwide ±152%
Nissan Sentra
$100median
$30$333
Nissanwide ±152%
Nissan Versa
$100median
$30$333
Common questions
Nissan Frontier ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Nissan Frontier?
Based on 177 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Frontier ignition switch lists between $25 and $335, with a median asking price of $93.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier ignition switch replacement typically runs $190–$470 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $93, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Nissan Frontier ignition switch?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. 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 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Frontier ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Frontier ignition switch listings appear across model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 18 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.
How much is a used Nissan Frontier key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The Nissan Frontier ignition switch prices on this page apply — median $93, from 177 salvage yard listings.