Nissan Versa ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $97
- High
- $282
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Versa ignition switch?
Asking prices from 111 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Nissan Versa 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 Versa ignition switch costs $25 to $282, with a median asking price of $90. Based on 674 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$110
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$282528 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$219115 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$10031 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$282 | 528 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$219 | 115 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$100 | 31 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$110
Ungraded$61
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$282 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Versa ignition switch is listed
We found priced Nissan Versa ignition switch listings at 111 salvage yards across 27 states. Texas supplies the most, with 178 listings (26% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Virginia ask a median $50, while Texas yards ask $177, 254% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 178 | 16 | $177+97% |
| California | 156 | 18 | $99+10% |
| Arizona | 144 | 10 | $56-38% |
| Illinois | 30 | 7 | $99+10% |
| Wisconsin | 21 | 3 | $78-13% |
| Georgia | 21 | 4 | $110+22% |
| Virginia | 15 | 5 | $50-44% |
| Nevada | 13 | 3 | $78-13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $90 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Versa ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $90
- Nissan Versa median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $185–$465
- 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 Versa ignition switch cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 7 years$99$30 – $2192024100 listingsFits 8 years$78$25 – $202202349 listingsFits 7 years$100$25 – $2012022100 listingsFits 8 years$177$49 – $218202150 listingsFits 7 years$190$85 – $218202050 listingsFits 8 years$78$30 – $2822019136 listingsFits 8 years$88$30 – $1882018136 listingsFits 8 years$51$30 – $100201757 listingsFits 8 years$90$35 – $1002016146 listingsFits 8 years$56$35 – $2012015136 listingsFits 8 years$51$30 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Versa ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Versa 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, keyless ignition, lists at a $99 median, while conventional ignition commands $110, a 11% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2021 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Versa sits 10% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 10% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 9% below 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 Versa parts are priced?
01wide ±223%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$470
02wide ±132%
Front Seat
$135median
$45$401
03wide ±206%
Side Mirror
$119median
$20$510
04wide ±244%
Air Bag
$125median
$39$650
05wide ±149%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$318
06wide ±145%
Headlight Assembly
$299median
$50$917
07wide ±211%
Car Radio
$136median
$30$604
08wide ±120%
Tailgate
$350median
$80$920
09wide ±225%
Wheels
$110median
$25$520
10wide ±108%
Steering Wheel
$118median
$25$281
11wide ±256%
Steering Column
$120median
$30$644
12wide ±195%
Door Assembly
$300median
$59$1,231
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Versa ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsNissanVersa
Class$100
Versa$90
$10 diff2,705 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanVersa
Elantra$100
Versa$90
$10 diff2,543 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanVersa
Class$99
Versa$90
$9 diff2,459 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanVersa
RAV4$99
Versa$90
$9 diff2,212 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsNissanVersa
Camry$100
Versa$90
$10 diff2,208 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsNissanVersa
Rogue$99
Versa$90
$9 diff2,087 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 ±99%
Nissan Sentra
$100median
$40$237
Nissanwide ±61%
Nissan Titan
$180median
$35$255
Common questions
Nissan Versa ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Nissan Versa?
The median asking price is $90 across 674 priced listings from 111 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Versa ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Nissan Versa ignition switch replacement typically runs $185–$465 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $90, 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 Versa 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 Versa ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Versa ignition switch fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.