Nissan Frontier transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $978
- High
- $4,154
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier transmission ?
How much does a used Nissan Frontier transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Frontier transmission costs $150 to $4,154, with a median asking price of $750. Based on 528 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2025 (17 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$715
Grade B (good)$400
Grade C (fair)$485
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$180–$3,765360 listings
Grade BStandard used$200–$1,94819 listings
Grade CVisible wear$250–$65015 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$4,154134 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $180–$3,765 | 360 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $200–$1,948 | 19 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $250–$650 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$4,154 | 134 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$715
Grade B$400
Grade C$485
Ungraded$908
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$4,154 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $750
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,320–$2,550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Frontier transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier transmission cost?
Expect to pay $150–$4,154 for a used Nissan Frontier transmission; the median listing asks $750. That figure comes from 528 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $715.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT, 9 speed), 4x4, lists at a $1,545 median, while (AT, 9 speed), 4x2 commands $2,298, a 49% 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 $508, while 2024 tops the table at $1,955. Parts from 2005–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 3% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 63% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 70% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Frontier parts are priced?
01wide ±91%
Engine
$2,200median
$300$4,300
02wide ±158%
Front Bumper
$225median
$25$736
03
Rear Bumper
Price data updating
04wide ±104%
Hood
$406median
$75$923
05spread ±55%
Fender
$150median
$100$265
06wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$165median
$50$364
07wide ±168%
Tail Light
$144median
$45$530
08wide ±96%
Alternator
$106median
$40$243
09wide ±279%
Starter
$50median
$20$299
10wide ±259%
Radiator
$122median
$44$675
11wide ±94%
AC Compressor
$150median
$41$323
12wide ±207%
Transfer Case
$226median
$65$1,000
13wide ±166%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$307
14wide ±465%
Strut
$85median
$35$825
15wide ±113%
Steering Rack
$170median
$65$450
16wide ±198%
Grille
$125median
$15$510
17wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$75median
$28$197
18
Turbocharger
Price data updating
19wide ±156%
AC Condenser
$120median
$30$405
20wide ±214%
Wheels
$204median
$25$900
21wide ±140%
Fuel Pump
$103median
$50$338
22wide ±89%
Water Pump
$46median
$20$102
23wide ±176%
Power Steering Pump
$85median
$25$325
24wide ±162%
ABS Module
$186median
$40$644
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$110median
$40$395
27wide ±145%
Throttle Body
$83median
$20$260
28wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$14$423
29wide ±120%
Drive Shaft
$177median
$75$500
30wide ±106%
Tailgate
$450median
$45$1,000
31wide ±70%
Intake Manifold
$161median
$52$276
32wide ±153%
Control Arm
$75median
$20$249
33wide ±191%
Blower Motor
$76median
$15$305
34wide ±647%
Exhaust Manifold
$75median
$29$1,000
35wide ±151%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$25$435
36wide ±124%
Steering Column
$161median
$52$450
37wide ±97%
Fuel Tank
$145median
$39$319
38wide ±173%
Window Regulator
$84median
$30$321
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40
Torque Converter
Price data updating
41wide ±93%
Steering Wheel
$170median
$35$352
42wide ±167%
Ignition Switch
$93median
$25$335
43wide ±218%
Car Radio
$165median
$40$760
44wide ±203%
Heater Core
$101median
$100$510
45wide ±124%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$275
46wide ±80%
Sunroof
$342median
$125$675
47wide ±138%
Master Cylinder
$245median
$25$699
48wide ±288%
Fog Light
$99median
$20$590
49wide ±140%
Center Console
$145median
$40$445
50wide ±350%
Air Bag
$261median
$25$1,850
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$863median
$117$1,444
52wide ±132%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$25$1,545
53wide ±255%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$556median
$25$2,862
54wide ±195%
Front Seat
$187median
$60$790
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Frontier transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$725
Frontier$750
$25 diff6,214 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsNissanFrontier
F150$2,025
Frontier$750
$1,275 diff6,088 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$2,510
Frontier$750
$1,760 diff5,513 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$2,528
Frontier$750
$1,778 diff4,896 listings
TransmissioncompareJeepCherokeevsNissanFrontier
Cherokee$665
Frontier$750
$85 diff3,994 listings
TransmissioncompareToyotaRAV4vsNissanFrontier
RAV4$2,276
Frontier$750
$1,526 diff3,501 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$2,040median
$150$5,300
Nissanwide ±266%
Nissan Altima
$572median
$55$3,100
Nissanwide ±63%
Nissan Kicks
$1,800median
$650$2,915
Nissanwide ±161%
Nissan Murano
$1,617median
$350$5,569
Nissanwide ±671%
Nissan Pathfinder
$1,630median
$50$21,928
Nissanwide ±411%
Nissan Rogue
$1,400median
$75$11,573
Nissanwide ±218%
Nissan Sentra
$1,048median
$40$4,610
Nissanwide ±125%
Nissan Versa
$1,165median
$150$3,070
Common questions
Nissan Frontier transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Nissan Frontier?
Based on 528 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Frontier transmission lists between $150 and $4,154, with a median asking price of $750.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier transmission?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier transmission replacement typically runs $1,320–$2,550 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $750, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Nissan Frontier transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Nissan Frontier model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Frontier transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Frontier transmission listings appear across model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 17 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Nissan Frontier gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Nissan Frontier transmission prices on this page apply — median $750, from 528 salvage yard listings.