Used Nissan Sentra tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Nissan Sentra tailgate?

Asking prices from 434 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026
Strong coverage2,107 priced of 3,024 observed7 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Nissan Sentra tailgate

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

Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary

A used Nissan Sentra tailgate costs $75 to $1,100, with a median asking price of $355. Based on 2,107 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Nissan Sentra tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$75
Average
$421
High
$1,100
3,024 listings observed · 2,107 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Where the Nissan Sentra tailgate is listed

We found priced Nissan Sentra tailgate listings at 434 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 555 listings (26% of the total) from 71 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $200, while Arizona yards ask $700, 250% 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
California55571$570+61%
Illinois28232$219-38%
Florida19247$222-37%
Texas17333$574+62%
Indiana16923$226-36%
Arizona13518$700+97%
Michigan9429$295-17%
Wisconsin8324$200-44%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $355 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Sentra tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$355
Nissan Sentra median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$500–$880
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

SV, w/o surround view camera; w/o spoiler45 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$760$300 – $880
S model, w/o spoiler41 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$750$350 – $1,100
SR (spoiler), surround view camera37 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$600$250 – $1,036
SR (spoiler), w/o surround view camera37 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$625$190 – $934
SV, surround view camera37 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$600$250 – $1,036
SV, w/o surround view camera; spoiler37 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$625$190 – $934
S model, spoiler24 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$540$341 – $775

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Sentra tailgate cost by year?

$165$297$429$561$69320152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Sentra tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra tailgate 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, S model, spoiler, lists at a $540 median, while SV, w/o surround view camera; w/o spoiler commands $760, a 41% 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 $183, while 2023 tops the table at $660. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 68% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 18% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 52% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used tailgate: what to check

  1. Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
  2. Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
  3. Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
  4. Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
  5. Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.

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How much is a used tailgate for a Nissan Sentra?

The median asking price is $355 across 2,107 priced listings from 434 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $183.

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

Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra tailgate replacement typically runs $500–$880 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $355, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra tailgate 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.

Used Nissan Sentra Tailgate Cost — From $75 to $1,100