Nissan catalytic converters run about $30 to $450 for one original unit in 2026. Altima and Rogue units bring $75 to $275, Murano units $125 to $375, Pathfinder and Titan units up to $450, and Micra units $30 to $125. Which figures apply depends on which market your car was built for.
Most brand price pages assume one fleet. Nissan has two, and they barely overlap.
Two columns, one badge
Ask what a Nissan converter is worth and the honest first question back is: which Nissan?
The US fleet is V6-heavy. Altima, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Frontier, Xterra, Titan. Bigger engines, two units on most models, and the VQ V6 running through a lot of it.
The international fleet is small and diesel-heavy. Qashqai, X-Trail, Micra, Note, Juke, Navara. Smaller petrol units, and a large share of diesels that price on an entirely different line.
Same badge on the bonnet. Different hardware, different classes, different money. The table below labels every row by market so you can find your column immediately.
Nissan catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact Pathfinder V8, Armada and Titan 2004 to 2018 US market; largest Nissan units, two fitted $150 to $450 Murano (V6) 2003 to 2018 US market; V6 crossover, often two units $125 to $375 Frontier and Xterra 1998 to 2018 US market; mid-size truck and SUV $125 to $350 Pathfinder V6 1996 to 2018 US market; two units on most years $125 to $325 Maxima (V6) 1995 to 2018 US market; two units $100 to $300 350Z and 370Z 2003 to 2018 US market; VQ V6, two units $100 to $300 Altima 1998 to 2018 US market; V6 years lead the range $75 to $275 Rogue 2008 to 2018 US market; compact crossover $75 to $275 Navara and NP300 1998 to 2018 International; petrol years, diesel far lower $75 to $250 X-Trail (petrol) 2001 to 2018 International; compact SUV $75 to $250 Qashqai (petrol) 2007 to 2018 International; shares codes with Renault $60 to $225 Juke (petrol) 2010 to 2018 International; small crossover $60 to $200 Sentra 1995 to 2018 US market; compact saloon $50 to $200 Versa, Cube and Tiida 2004 to 2018 Small hatchback, both markets $40 to $150 Micra, March and Note 1998 to 2018 International; smallest Nissan units $30 to $125 Diesel particulate filter (dCi and YD) 2007 onward International; platinum-bearing, priced separately $50 to $250 dCi diesel oxidation catalyst 2000 to 2018 International; Renault-shared, almost no rhodium $25 to $125 Manifold pre-cat, any model Various Small unit cast into the exhaust manifold $20 to $100 Aftermarket replacement, any model All years Universal unit, trace metal $5 to $50
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists, catalyst exchange transaction data and current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are per unit, and most V6 models carry two.
Column one: the US fleet
This is the higher column, and the reason is engine size rather than anything Nissan-specific.
| Model | Units fitted | Range per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | Converters on the vehicle | Indicative buyer range |
| Pathfinder V8, Armada, Titan | Two | $150 to $450 |
| Murano V6 | Often two | $125 to $375 |
| Frontier, Xterra | One or two by engine | $125 to $350 |
| Maxima, 350Z, 370Z | Two | $100 to $300 |
| Altima, Rogue | One main, plus pre-cat | $75 to $275 |
| Sentra | One main | $50 to $200 |
The VQ V6 is worth naming separately. It runs two exhaust banks with a converter on each, and it sits under the Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, 350Z and a great many Altimas. If your Nissan has that engine, you are selling a pair — and quoting one unit is the most common way sellers on this brand lose money.
Column two: the international fleet, and the Renault fact
This column is lower, smaller and more diesel. It also has a detail that changes how you should quote it.
Nissan and Renault have shared platforms for decades, and catalyst databases show that sharing at part-number level. A single reference covers a Qashqai 1.5 dCi alongside a Renault Laguna, a Clio, a Mégane III 1.5 dCi and a Scénic III. Nissan units also turn up carrying Renault-format part numbers.
So two practical consequences. First, if you are selling a Qashqai, X-Trail or Micra unit, a buyer pricing it against Renault comparables is not making a mistake. Second, quote the stamped code rather than the model name, because the code is what spans both marques.
The diesel split matters more here than in the US column. A dCi oxidation catalyst brings $25 to $125 — mostly platinum, very little palladium, essentially no rhodium. The particulate filter downstream on 2007 and later cars is a separate part worth $50 to $250, frequently more than the catalyst ahead of it. Ask which one a buyer is quoting.
Nissan prices around the world
Platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars, so a Nissan code holds the same metal value in every market. Currency and local buyer depth are what differ. The table converts the full Nissan span into each market's money at today's rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $30.00 to 450.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £22.19 to 332.87 Canada CAD per unit C$41.49 to 622.39 Australia AUD per unit A$41.63 to 624.46 Germany EUR per unit €25.83 to 387.48 India INR per unit ₹2,836 to 42,546 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳3,688 to 55,318 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED110.18 to 1,653 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR112.50 to 1,688 Turkey TRY per unit ₺1,454 to 21,807 South Africa ZAR per unit R478.72 to 7,181 China CNY per unit CN¥201.58 to 3,024
This brand rewards checking your own column more than most. Nissan sells strongly in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Africa and Australia, so a large share of readers here are not selling US hardware and should be reading the international rows above.
Working out which column you are in
Three checks settle it without guesswork.
Start with the model name. Qashqai, X-Trail, Micra, Note, Juke, Almera, Primera, Tiida and NP300 were never sold as US-market Nissans. Altima, Xterra, Titan, Armada, Rogue and Frontier are the reverse.
Then the fuel. A diesel Nissan is almost certainly an international car, and the diesel rows apply regardless of what the model name suggests.
Then the code. Send the stamped number and a photograph rather than the model name, and the buyer's own database resolves the market for you. Nissan codes appear in several formats — short numeric strings, alphanumerics such as SAM1228 or C221, and Renault-style long numbers on the alliance cars.
Questions people actually ask
How much is a Nissan Altima catalytic converter worth?
Roughly $75 to $275 for one original unit, with V6 years toward the top and four-cylinder years lower. Many Altimas also carry a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 that is easy to overlook when selling.
Which Nissan catalytic converter is worth the most?
Pathfinder V8, Armada and Titan units at $150 to $450 each, followed by the Murano at $125 to $375. All of these carry two units, so the whole-vehicle total is roughly double the per-unit figure.
Do Nissan and Renault converters price the same?
On the shared alliance cars, frequently yes. Catalyst references list a Qashqai 1.5 dCi against several Renault models under one code. Compare by the stamped number rather than the badge if you are selling into a European market.
How does a Nissan compare with a Toyota or Honda unit?
An Altima sits close to a Toyota Camry unit and slightly above a Honda Accord unit. The Nissan advantage is at the top: a Pathfinder V8 pair exceeds anything on the Honda list, though not a Prius unit.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Converter types, codes and selling rules are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Nissan catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $30 and $450 for one original unit in 2026. Micra units bring $30 to $125, Sentra $50 to $200, Altima and Rogue $75 to $275, Frontier and Xterra $125 to $350, Murano $125 to $375, and Pathfinder V8, Armada or Titan units $150 to $450.
Which Nissan catalytic converter is worth the most?
Pathfinder V8, Armada and Titan units at $150 to $450 each, then the Murano V6 at $125 to $375. All of these carry two units, one per exhaust bank, so the whole-vehicle total is roughly double the per-unit range.
Why do Nissan converter prices vary so much between countries?
Because Nissan sells two largely separate fleets. The US market runs V6-heavy models such as the Altima, Murano and Pathfinder, while international markets run smaller and more diesel-oriented models such as the Qashqai, X-Trail and Micra, which price on different lines.
Do Nissan and Renault catalytic converters price the same?
On the shared alliance models, frequently yes. Catalyst references list a single code covering a Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi alongside Renault Laguna, Clio, Mégane and Scénic models, and Nissan units sometimes carry Renault-format part numbers. Quote the stamped code rather than the badge.
How many catalytic converters does a Nissan have?
Models with the VQ V6 engine, including the Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, 350Z and many Altimas, run two units, one per exhaust bank. Four-cylinder models usually carry one main unit plus a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 on its own.
Are Nissan dCi diesel converters worth anything?
Less than petrol units. The dCi oxidation catalyst brings $25 to $125 because it uses mostly platinum with almost no rhodium. The diesel particulate filter fitted to 2007 and later cars is a separate part worth $50 to $250, often more than the catalyst ahead of it.