Here are some things you must always check before buying Nissan used parts:
- Make sure to do your homework about Nissan used parts and used auto parts in general before you buy one.
- Make sure that the Nissan used part that you’re going to buy matches with your vehicle by cross-referencing the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
- Bring a mechanic with you while purchasing Nissan secondhand parts to inspect the condition of the car component.
- When purchasing a used engine, try to find out the mileage of the car from which the auto part was taken. You may also choose to purchase auto parts from a low mileage car, which minimizes the likelihood of the auto part being worn out and damaged.
- Check to see if the Nissan used part comes with a standard warranty.
- Check for any leakages, spills, broken parts, cracks, etc. on the used auto parts.
Most Requested Nissan Used Parts
Four components make up most of what we ship for Nissan owners each month. Here’s what’s actually driving those numbers, and why each one fails when it does.
Nissan CVT transmissions
The Xtronic CVT is the single most requested Nissan part in our inventory, mostly from Altima, Sentra, and Rogue owners somewhere between 80,000 and 130,000 miles. Symptoms usually start as hesitation or shudder under light acceleration before progressing to overheating and, eventually, failure to engage. Because Nissan’s CVT design carried across so many model years with only minor revisions, a used Nissan CVT transmission pulled from a compatible year and trim is a straightforward swap for most independent shops, and it costs well under what a new unit runs through a dealership.
Nissan QR25DE and VQ-series engines
On the engine side, the QR25DE 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the VQ35DE/VQ40DE V6 family cover most of what we sell. The QR25DE shows up in Altima, Sentra, and Rogue requests; the VQ engines come from Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, and Frontier owners dealing with timing chain wear or oil consumption past the 150,000-mile mark. We check compression on every used Nissan engine before it’s listed, since a bad compression reading is the one thing a visual inspection alone won’t catch.
Nissan ABS control modules
ABS module failures tend to show up as a warning light with no obvious symptom, which is part of why they catch people off guard, especially on Altima and Maxima models built between 2002 and 2012, where the module’s internal circuit board is a known weak point. A used Nissan ABS module needs to match your VIN exactly, since the calibration is tied to your specific vehicle, not just the part number.
Nissan transfer cases
Transfer case requests come almost entirely from AWD and 4×4 owners — Murano, Pathfinder, and Titan mostly — and the failure pattern here has less to do with mileage than with sitting unused. A transfer case that goes months without engaging four-wheel drive develops corrosion and seal problems faster than one that’s used regularly. If yours is grinding, leaking, or refusing to engage, a used Nissan transfer case tested under load beats gambling on a rebuild kit.
Every part above ships with the same 30-day warranty and a pre-shipment inspection, whether it’s a $150 ABS module or a $2,000 engine. If you don’t see your exact year or trim listed, call 1-800-608-3868 and one of our parts specialists will check availability.
Benefits of Buying Used Nissan Parts
- Buying used Nissan parts is cost-effective
The most important and appealing reason for buying used Nissan parts is the cost factor. Purchasing OEM used Nissan auto parts is much more economical than getting brand-new OEM Nissan parts as used parts usually come at less than half or one-third of the price of brand-new auto parts. You simply have to check and make sure that the OEM used Nissan parts that you buy are in good working condition before carrying out the purchase.
- Buying used Nissan parts is eco-friendly
Repairing your Nissan vehicle or replacing the defective part with OEM used Nissan parts will greatly decrease your carbon footprint and will prove to be a big help to the environment. This prevents excess waste from being dumped in the landfill by increasing the lifespan of the auto parts from the salvaged vehicle. Using recycled parts is extremely eco-friendly and helps decrease your carbon footprint.
- The used Nissan parts are all inspected and verified
All used Nissan parts for sale by BackToRoad Auto Parts are genuine and reliable auto parts. It will restore your vehicle to working condition and also extend the life cycle of your vehicle. Our Auto Specialists at BackToRoad Auto Parts check every used part for quality and verify that they’re in perfect condition before adding them to our used Nissan parts online catalog.
