Used Nissan Sentra transmission control module from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Nissan Sentra transmission control module?

Asking prices from 773 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra transmission control module costs $25 to $501, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 4,651 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2004–2025 (22 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$100

Nissan Sentra transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$120
High
$501
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$5013,446 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$405915 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$14511 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$250279 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$501 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Sentra transmission control module is listed

We found priced Nissan Sentra transmission control module listings at 773 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 1,133 listings (15% of the total) from 75 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $193, 157% 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
California1,13375$91-9%
Illinois86633$99-1%
Texas73554$111+11%
Florida59738$105+5%
Wisconsin38424$75-25%
Michigan32036$193+93%
Georgia31622$109+9%
North Carolina31346$130+30%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Sentra transmission control module replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Nissan Sentra 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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Air Bag, under console, ID 98820-6LY9A50 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$121$81 – $322
Air Bag, under front RH seat49 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$81$65 – $334
Driver Assist, camera control42 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$261$85 – $420
Air Bag, under console, ID 98820-6MW9A30 listings$299$199 – $315
Communication, (LH dash)11 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$75$75 – $200
Theft-Locking, (keyless entry, RH dash), ID 28532-6LB0B11 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$50$41 – $176
Power Supply, (engine compartment power), (push button switch)10 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$127$75 – $200

Temperature, (center dash), ID 27760-6MW6A

1 listings
$131$131 – $131

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Sentra transmission control module cost by year?

$68$95$123$151$17920152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Sentra transmission control module cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Theft-Locking, (keyless entry, RH dash), ID 28532-6LB0B, lists at a $50 median, while Air Bag, under console, ID 98820-6MW9A commands $299, a 498% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2024 tops the table at $170. Parts from 2004–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 17 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 26% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 7% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 31% 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

  1. 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.
  2. Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
  3. 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.
  4. Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used transmission control module for a Nissan Sentra?

The median asking price is $100 across 4,651 priced listings from 773 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra transmission control module?

Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra transmission control module replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $100, 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 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 transmission control module years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra transmission control module fitments across 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 22 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 Transmission Control Module Cost — From $25 to $501