Used Nissan Frontier window regulator from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Nissan Frontier window regulator?

Asking prices from 238 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Nissan Frontier window regulator

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

Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary

A used Nissan Frontier window regulator costs $21 to $321, with a median asking price of $94. Based on 1,144 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2025 (21 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$142
Grade C (fair)$50

Nissan Frontier window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$21
Average
$117
High
$321
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$21–$321899 listings
Grade BStandard used$39–$29298 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$7516 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$175131 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $21–$321 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Frontier window regulator is listed

We found priced Nissan Frontier window regulator listings at 238 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 208 listings (18% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $61, while Michigan yards ask $195, 220% 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
California20841$61-35%
Arizona19914$70-26%
Michigan12322$195+107%
Texas11635$99+5%
Indiana9613$130+38%
Illinois9416$166+77%
Nevada524$84-11%
Wisconsin5112$95+1%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $94 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Frontier window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$94
Nissan Frontier median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$190–$470
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

LH48 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$159$40 – $256
RH31 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$170$40 – $259

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Frontier window regulator cost by year?

$55$89$122$156$19020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Frontier window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Frontier window regulator 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $159 median, while RH commands $170, a 7% 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 $61, while 2022 tops the table at $181. Parts from 2005–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 16 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 36% below the Ford Transit ($148), 22% below the Ram 1500 ($120), and 43% below the Ram 2500 ($166) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used window regulator: what to check

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Nissan Frontier?

The median asking price is $94 across 1,144 priced listings from 238 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier window regulator?

Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier window regulator replacement typically runs $190–$470 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $94, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Frontier window regulator fitments across 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 21 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Frontier Window Regulator Cost — From $21 to $321