Nissan Altima transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $133
- High
- $518
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima transmission control module?
Asking prices from 579 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Nissan Altima transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Nissan Altima transmission control module costs $20 to $518, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 5,023 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$111
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$5003,102 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$5181,683 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$12512 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$150226 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$500 | 3,102 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$518 | 1,683 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$125 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$150 | 226 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$111
Grade C$75
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$518 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima transmission control module is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima transmission control module listings at 579 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 838 listings (13% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $79, while Michigan yards ask $195, 147% 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 | 838 | 43 | $111+10% |
| Illinois | 634 | 27 | $125+24% |
| Florida | 610 | 50 | $99-2% |
| California | 579 | 48 | $96-5% |
| Arizona | 496 | 24 | $79-22% |
| Michigan | 239 | 27 | $195+93% |
| Georgia | 228 | 24 | $106+5% |
| Missouri | 214 | 16 | $162+60% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$400
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Temperature, (AC control amplifier, behind radio), w/o dual zone automatic temperature control; w/o heated front seats49 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$100$61 – $270
Temperature, (AC control amplifier, behind radio), w/o dual zone automatic temperature control; heated front seats47 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$204$88 – $405
Driver Assist, Advanced Driver Assist control module (RH dash)46 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$286$67 – $518
Temperature, (AC control amplifier, behind radio), dual zone automatic temperature control10 listings$91$76 – $150
Parking Brake, (rear brake), ID 36033-6CA8D
2 listings$81$81 – $81Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima transmission control module cost by year?
2025574 listingsFits 7 years$181$30 – $5182024667 listingsFits 7 years$139$30 – $4152023698 listingsFits 7 years$150$30 – $4952022742 listingsFits 8 years$110$27 – $4052021648 listingsFits 8 years$101$30 – $4052020509 listingsFits 8 years$101$25 – $5002019806 listingsFits 8 years$100$24 – $4052018274 listingsFits 8 years$86$35 – $2952017500 listingsFits 7 years$65$20 – $3312016500 listingsFits 7 years$99$25 – $2722015206 listingsFits 7 years$75$35 – $232
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima transmission control module 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 35% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $101.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Parking Brake, (rear brake), ID 36033-6CA8B, lists at a $81 median, while Air Bag, (front with side, center console) commands $297, a 267% 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 $65, while 2025 tops the table at $181. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 6% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 30% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±258%
Side Mirror
$132median
$25$705
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
03wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
04wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
05wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
06wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
07wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$412
08wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
09wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
10wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
12wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsNissanAltima
Class$135
Altima$101
$34 diff37,235 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$107
Altima$101
$6 diff32,726 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$145
Altima$101
$44 diff29,745 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsNissanAltima
Class$100
Altima$101
$1 diff22,351 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaCorollavsNissanAltima
Corolla$123
Altima$101
$22 diff19,541 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsNissanAltima
F250$190
Altima$101
$89 diff18,982 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Nissanwide ±173%
Nissan Frontier
$126median
$35$470
Nissanwide ±209%
Nissan Kicks
$126median
$35$562
Nissanwide ±261%
Nissan Murano
$105median
$25$573
Nissanwide ±211%
Nissan Pathfinder
$129median
$30$575
Nissanwide ±187%
Nissan Rogue
$125median
$39$506
Nissanwide ±238%
Nissan Sentra
$100median
$25$501
Nissanwide ±119%
Nissan Titan
$165median
$38$431
Nissanwide ±223%
Nissan Versa
$100median
$25$470
Common questions
Nissan Altima transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $101 across 5,023 priced listings from 579 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $101. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima transmission control module replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Nissan Altima 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 Altima transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima transmission control module 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.