Used Nissan Sentra radiator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Nissan Sentra radiator?

Asking prices from 341 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedNov 1, 2026
Strong coverage567 priced of 849 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Nissan Sentra radiator

What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →

Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary

A used Nissan Sentra radiator costs $25 to $473, with a median asking price of $108. Based on 567 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$115
Grade B (good)$140

Nissan Sentra radiator price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$143
High
$473
849 listings observed · 567 pricedUpdated 3h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$473347 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$473120 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$440100 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$473 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Sentra radiator is listed

We found priced Nissan Sentra radiator listings at 341 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 189 listings (14% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $80, while New Jersey yards ask $215, 169% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas18932$163+51%
Illinois17520$80-26%
Florida13920$123+14%
Nebraska1069$188+74%
Tennessee5110$90-17%
Indiana4611$120+11%
North Carolina4415$155+44%
New Jersey4311$215+99%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $108 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Sentra radiator replacement cost?

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Used part
$108
Nissan Sentra median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$300–$710
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

1.6L (turbo)43 listingsInterchange 2015–2019$136$49 – $310
1.8L19 listingsInterchange 2013–2019$75$58 – $80

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Sentra radiator cost by year?

$72$134$196$258$32020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Sentra radiator cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra radiator 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, 1.8L, lists at a $75 median, while 1.6L (turbo) commands $136, a 81% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $80, while 2021 tops the table at $305. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 64% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 46% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 28% below the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used radiator: what to check

  1. Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
  2. Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
  3. Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
  4. Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.

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How much is a used radiator for a Nissan Sentra?

The median asking price is $108 across 567 priced listings from 341 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $115. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $80.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra radiator?

Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra radiator replacement typically runs $300–$710 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $108, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. 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 radiator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra radiator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Sentra Radiator Cost — From $25 to $473