Nissan Sentra ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $116
- High
- $237
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Sentra ignition switch?
Asking prices from 57 salvage yards in 10 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
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Part overview
About the Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra ignition switch costs $40 to $237, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 571 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$106
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$237406 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$219145 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$21220 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$237 | 406 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$219 | 145 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$212 | 20 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$106
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$237 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Sentra ignition switch is listed
We found priced Nissan Sentra ignition switch listings at 57 salvage yards across 10 states. Florida supplies the most, with 167 listings (28% of the total) from 4 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $46, while Indiana yards ask $180, 291% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 167 | 4 | $99-1% |
| Illinois | 134 | 8 | $99-1% |
| Texas | 78 | 5 | $177+77% |
| Arizona | 70 | 9 | $78-22% |
| California | 68 | 16 | $100 |
| Indiana | 35 | 5 | $180+80% |
| Wisconsin | 34 | 6 | $46-54% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Sentra ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Nissan Sentra 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Sentra ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 6 years$177$60 – $218202450 listingsFits 6 years$177$60 – $218202350 listingsFits 6 years$106$50 – $219202250 listingsFits 6 years$110$80 – $110202150 listingsFits 6 years$110$80 – $110202050 listingsFits 6 years$78$40 – $1502019100 listingsFits 13 years$99$45 – $2372018100 listingsFits 10 years$99$50 – $992017100 listingsFits 10 years$100$45 – $212201673 listingsFits 10 years$99$41 – $237201584 listingsFits 12 years$100$40 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Sentra ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2024 tops the table at $177. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% 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 Sentra parts are priced?
01wide ±277%
Side Mirror
$125median
$25$717
02wide ±307%
Grille
$83median
$15$525
03wide ±201%
Wheels
$137median
$40$592
04wide ±129%
Fender
$166median
$50$477
05wide ±165%
Headlight Assembly
$510median
$85$1,770
06wide ±160%
Tail Light
$105median
$24$361
07wide ±191%
Axle Shaft
$115median
$30$470
08wide ±121%
Rear Bumper
$225median
$50$595
09wide ±221%
Transmission
$1,048median
$175$4,800
10wide ±218%
Engine
$478median
$95$2,175
11wide ±160%
Front Bumper
$212median
$54$732
12wide ±141%
Strut
$97median
$40$314
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Sentra ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsNissanSentra
Class$100
Sentra$100
$0 diff2,602 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanSentra
Elantra$100
Sentra$100
$0 diff2,440 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanSentra
Class$99
Sentra$100
$1 diff2,356 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsNissanSentra
Camry$100
Sentra$100
$0 diff2,105 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsNissanSentra
Rogue$99
Sentra$100
$1 diff1,984 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsNissanSentra
Corolla$78
Sentra$100
$22 diff1,919 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 ±148%
Nissan Pathfinder
$102median
$30$331
Nissanwide ±155%
Nissan Rogue
$99median
$24$331
Nissanwide ±61%
Nissan Titan
$180median
$35$255
Nissanwide ±143%
Nissan Versa
$90median
$25$282
Common questions
Nissan Sentra ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Nissan Sentra?
The median asking price is $100 across 571 priced listings from 57 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $100, 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 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra ignition switch fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.