Used Nissan Pathfinder throttle body from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Nissan Pathfinder throttle body?

Asking prices from 195 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Nissan Pathfinder throttle body

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

Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary

A used Nissan Pathfinder throttle body costs $29 to $371, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 470 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$127
Grade C (fair)$50

Nissan Pathfinder throttle body price snapshot

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Low
$29
Average
$116
High
$371
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$29–$371315 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$320103 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$1256 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$27546 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$371 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Pathfinder throttle body is listed

We found priced Nissan Pathfinder throttle body listings at 195 salvage yards across 32 states. Texas supplies the most, with 116 listings (19% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $55, while Wisconsin yards ask $187, 240% 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
Texas11619$55-35%
Florida8221$75-12%
California6722$75-12%
New Jersey3510$56-34%
Indiana299$80-6%
Michigan258$130+53%
Illinois1910$75-12%
Wisconsin174$187+120%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $85 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Pathfinder throttle body replacement cost?

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Used part
$85
Nissan Pathfinder median asking price
Labor
$50–$225
0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$135–$310
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body 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 (2015)

2.5L (4 cylinder, Hybrid), rear (by air cleaner)45 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$133$30 – $311
2.5L (4 cylinder, Hybrid), front (by intake)43 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$154$40 – $371
3.5L (6 cylinder)39 listingsInterchange 2015–2022$80$45 – $187

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Pathfinder throttle body cost by year?

$45$70$95$120$1452015201620172018201920202022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Pathfinder throttle body cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Pathfinder throttle body 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 62% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $81.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L (6 cylinder), lists at a $80 median, while 2.5L (4 cylinder, Hybrid), front (by intake) commands $154, a 93% 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 $50, while 2022 tops the table at $138. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Pathfinder sits 29% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 15% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 7% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used throttle body: what to check

  1. Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
  2. Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
  3. Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
  4. Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
  5. Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.

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How much is a used throttle body for a Nissan Pathfinder?

The median asking price is $85 across 470 priced listings from 195 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $81. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Pathfinder throttle body?

Using a used part, a Nissan Pathfinder throttle body replacement typically runs $135–$310 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $85, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Pathfinder throttle body fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Pathfinder Throttle Body Cost — From $29 to $371