Nissan Frontier transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $139
- High
- $470
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier transmission control module?
Asking prices from 523 salvage yards in 44 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 Frontier 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 Frontier transmission control module costs $35 to $470, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 4,837 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2003–2026 (24 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$86
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$4703,966 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$405622 listings
Grade CVisible wear$51–$12544 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$295205 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$470 | 3,966 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$405 | 622 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $51–$125 | 44 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$295 | 205 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$120
Grade C$86
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$470 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Frontier transmission control module is listed
We found priced Nissan Frontier transmission control module listings at 523 salvage yards across 44 states. Texas supplies the most, with 942 listings (19% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $99, while Georgia yards ask $166, 68% 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 | 942 | 50 | $120-5% |
| California | 493 | 34 | $100-21% |
| Florida | 376 | 42 | $110-13% |
| Arizona | 282 | 15 | $99-21% |
| Georgia | 208 | 17 | $166+32% |
| Colorado | 201 | 10 | $135+7% |
| North Carolina | 182 | 27 | $100-21% |
| Missouri | 153 | 17 | $160+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $126 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $126
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$425
- 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
Driver Assist, collision warning (speaker control, RH engine compartment), ID 284P1-9BV4B15 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$205$75 – $435
Driver Assist, camera control (roof mounted)
1 listings$100$100 – $100Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Frontier transmission control module cost by year?
2025618 listingsFits 22 years$147$35 – $4352024717 listingsFits 17 years$145$40 – $4702023808 listingsFits 16 years$136$50 – $4202022339 listingsFits 11 years$131$50 – $3352021348 listingsFits 16 years$126$40 – $3352020345 listingsFits 12 years$146$40 – $3352019515 listingsFits 20 years$101$35 – $3352018513 listingsFits 21 years$101$40 – $3322017616 listingsFits 23 years$110$40 – $4052016513 listingsFits 21 years$106$40 – $4052015478 listingsFits 21 years$101$40 – $405
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Frontier 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 53% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $132.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Theft-Locking, (keyless entry control, LH dash), lists at a $72 median, while Driver Assist, collision warning (speaker control, RH engine compartment), ID 284P1-9BV4B commands $205, a 185% 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 $101, while 2025 tops the table at $147. Parts from 2004–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 21 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 7% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 18% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 13% 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 Frontier parts are priced?
01wide ±120%
Front Seat
$196median
$70$541
02wide ±277%
Side Mirror
$115median
$20$657
03wide ±255%
Air Bag
$253median
$50$1,340
04wide ±165%
ABS Module
$180median
$50$644
05wide ±97%
Quarter Panel
$550median
$231$1,300
06wide ±252%
Wheels
$153median
$30$800
07wide ±156%
Drive Shaft
$182median
$59$627
08wide ±148%
Center Console
$155median
$40$500
09wide ±217%
Transmission
$915median
$180$4,154
10wide ±274%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$14$315
11wide ±104%
Steering Column
$187median
$50$440
12wide ±261%
Car Radio
$200median
$35$1,080
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Frontier transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$135
Frontier$126
$9 diff37,049 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$107
Frontier$126
$19 diff32,540 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$145
Frontier$126
$19 diff29,559 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsNissanFrontier
F150$156
Frontier$126
$30 diff25,923 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$100
Frontier$126
$26 diff22,165 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanFrontier
RAV4$125
Frontier$126
$1 diff20,570 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 ±247%
Nissan Altima
$101median
$20$518
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 Frontier transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Nissan Frontier?
The median asking price is $126 across 4,837 priced listings from 523 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $132. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier transmission control module replacement typically runs $220–$425 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $126, 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 Frontier 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 Frontier transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Frontier transmission control module fitments across 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 24 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.