Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $131
- High
- $331
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch?
Asking prices from 66 salvage yards in 24 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch costs $30 to $331, with a median asking price of $102. Based on 436 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$180
Grade C (fair)$63
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$331348 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$21973 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$632 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$15013 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$331 | 348 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$219 | 73 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$63 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$150 | 13 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$180
Grade C$63
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$331 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch is listed
We found priced Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch listings at 66 salvage yards across 24 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 129 listings (22% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while South Carolina yards ask $199, 155% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 129 | 5 | $183+79% |
| Texas | 105 | 7 | $78-24% |
| Indiana | 78 | 3 | $180+76% |
| Florida | 75 | 14 | $99-3% |
| California | 59 | 9 | $100-2% |
| South Carolina | 40 | 1 | $199+95% |
| Arizona | 26 | 5 | $78-24% |
| New York | 25 | 2 | $99-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $102 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $102
- Nissan Pathfinder median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(push button start and stop switch), 3.5L (6 cylinder)27 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$100$75 – $150
(push button start and stop switch), 2.5L (4 cylinder, Hybrid)22 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$78$35 – $100
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$102$35 – $200202450 listingsFits 4 years$78$45 – $331202350 listingsFits 5 years$190$78 – $190202250 listingsFits 4 years$193$78 – $219202050 listingsFits 9 years$180$71 – $219201950 listingsFits 9 years$180$66 – $21920188 listingsFits 3 years$219$219 – $219201750 listingsFits 9 years$180$66 – $219201650 listingsFits 6 years$99$30 – $99201584 listingsFits 8 years$100$35 – $150
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 59% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (push button start and stop switch), 2.5L (4 cylinder, Hybrid), lists at a $78 median, while (push button start and stop switch), 3.5L (6 cylinder) commands $100, a 28% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2018 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Pathfinder sits 2% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 2% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 3% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Pathfinder parts are priced?
01wide ±244%
Side Mirror
$200median
$35$1,011
02wide ±188%
Wheels
$186median
$35$736
03wide ±123%
Transmission
$1,699median
$583$4,757
04wide ±154%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$27$450
05wide ±203%
Tail Light
$116median
$30$500
06wide ±110%
Strut
$175median
$45$429
07wide ±116%
Headlight Assembly
$475median
$80$1,180
08wide ±119%
Fender
$260median
$50$667
09wide ±141%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$94$800
10wide ±174%
Grille
$213median
$50$790
11wide ±308%
Radiator
$284median
$51$1,799
12wide ±146%
Front Bumper
$309median
$59$959
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsNissanPathfinder
Class$100
Pathfinder$102
$2 diff2,467 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanPathfinder
Class$99
Pathfinder$102
$3 diff2,221 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanPathfinder
RAV4$99
Pathfinder$102
$3 diff1,974 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsNissanPathfinder
Rogue$99
Pathfinder$102
$3 diff1,849 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsNissanPathfinder
1500$99
Pathfinder$102
$3 diff1,845 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsNissanPathfinder
Crosstrek$78
Pathfinder$102
$24 diff1,751 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Nissanwide ±159%
Nissan Altima
$99median
$25$339
Nissanwide ±124%
Nissan Frontier
$78median
$35$229
Nissanwide ±118%
Nissan Kicks
$106median
$45$295
Nissanwide ±127%
Nissan Murano
$100median
$25$279
Nissanwide ±155%
Nissan Rogue
$99median
$24$331
Nissanwide ±99%
Nissan Sentra
$100median
$40$237
Nissanwide ±61%
Nissan Titan
$180median
$35$255
Nissanwide ±143%
Nissan Versa
$90median
$25$282
Common questions
Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Nissan Pathfinder?
The median asking price is $102 across 436 priced listings from 66 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $102, 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.
Which Nissan Pathfinder model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Pathfinder ignition switch fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.