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2018 Used Nissan Engines For Sale

46 verified 2018 Nissan engines, compression-tested and matched to your VIN. 2018 is the Altima's last year on the QR25DE and its last year with a V6 at all, and the year the Rogue's single 2.5L split four ways across three build plants. Text your VIN and we will tell you which 3.5L V6, which 2.0L four, or which Rogue plant you need.

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2018 Nissan Engine Families

Which engine sits under which 2018 Nissan, and how many of each we hold today.

Engine family Fits (2018) In stock
VK56VD 5.6L DOHC V8 - gasoline Titan, Titan XD (gasoline), Armada, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD - VIN A, 4th digit. Includes the two mis-keyed 5.6L V8 rows below. 7
HR16DE 1.6L DOHC four Versa, Versa Note, Micra, Kicks - VIN C, 4th digit. The Kicks' first model year; the two Micra units split by engine ID part number, not by VIN. 7
QR25DE 2.5L DOHC four Rogue (all three build plants), Altima, Frontier - VIN A on the Rogue and Altima, VIN B on the Frontier. 2018 is the Altima's last year on this engine. 7
VQ40DE 4.0L DOHC V6 NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD, Frontier - VIN B on the vans, VIN A and VIN D on the Frontier. 6
MR20DD 2.0L direct-injected four Rogue Sport (VIN B), Rogue Hybrid (VIN E), Qashqai (VIN B, Canada market). Direct injected - not the NV200's MR20DE. 5
VQ35DE 3.5L port-injected V6 Murano and Maxima at VIN A, Altima at VIN B - one engine, two different 4th-digit letters in the same model year. 3
MRA8DE 1.8L DOHC four Sentra, VIN A, 4th digit - manual and CVT listed separately. 2
MR16DDT 1.6L turbo four Sentra SR Turbo, VIN C, 4th digit. VIN C on a Sentra is this turbo 1.6, not the Versa's naturally aspirated HR16DE. 2
MR20DE 2.0L port-injected four NV200 taxi and cargo vans, VIN C, 4th digit. Port injected - not the Rogue Sport's MR20DD. 2
VQ37VHR 3.7L DOHC V6 370Z, VIN A, 4th digit - manual and automatic listed separately. 2
VQ35DD 3.5L direct-injected V6 Pathfinder only, VIN D, 4th digit. Direct injected and not interchangeable with the VQ35DE. 1
Cummins 5.0L V8 turbo-diesel Titan XD diesel only, VIN B, 4th digit - the same truck body as the 5.6L gasoline V8 and sharing nothing with it. 1
EM57 electric traction motor Leaf 40kWh - an electric drive unit, not a combustion engine; listed honestly where the supplier files it. 1
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Every model year we hold Nissan engines for. Years without a link are in stock but have no year page yet — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a 2018 Nissan Engine from Auto Power Source

2018 is the year to check the letter rather than the badge, because on a 2018 Nissan the same 4th-digit letter means different engines on different nameplates. VIN A is the 1.8L MRA8DE on a Sentra, the 2.5L QR25DE on a Rogue or Altima, the 3.5L VQ35DE on a Murano or Maxima and the 5.6L V8 on a Titan. VIN B is the 2.0L MR20DD on a Rogue Sport, the 4.0L VQ40DE on an NV van, the 2.5L QR25DE on a Frontier, the 3.5L VQ35DE on an Altima and the 5.0L Cummins diesel on a Titan XD. The letter is only meaningful alongside the model.

The Altima's 2018 lineup is the one most people get wrong. It is the final year the Altima used the 2.5L QR25DE, and the final year an Altima could be had with a V6 at all - the 3.5L VQ35DE at VIN B. From 2019 the redesigned car dropped both for the PR25DD and the KR20DDET VC-Turbo, so a 2018 and a 2019 Altima badged 2.5 share no engine hardware.

The Rogue is where one engine code splits four ways. All four Rogue QR25DE units carry the same code at the 4th digit and are separated at the FIRST digit of the VIN - J Japan-built, K Korea-built, 5 USA-built - and the Japan-built pair splits again on a 03/31/18 build date. Brackets, sensor connectors and emissions hardware follow the plant and the build date, so both are part of the match.

The two 3.5L V6s and the two 2.0L fours ran side by side and are not interchangeable. VQ35DD in the Pathfinder (VIN D) is direct injected; VQ35DE in the Murano, Maxima and Altima is port injected. MR20DD in the Rogue Sport, Rogue Hybrid and Canada-market Qashqai is direct injected; MR20DE in the NV200 taxi and cargo vans (VIN C) is port injected. Same displacement, different fuel system, different wiring.

Every 2018 Nissan engine here is a used OEM unit from a low-mileage donor vehicle, compression-tested and leak-down checked before listing. The direct-injected MR16DDT and MR20DD units get an extra pass on the high-pressure fuel pump and oil-control circuit; VQ and VK engines get a timing-chain review. 2018 also holds a diesel - the Titan XD's 5.0L Cummins V8, given its own family row rather than folded into the 5.6L gasoline V8. Photographs go to you for approval before anything ships.

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Your 2018 Nissan Engine Options: Compared

Most 2018 Nissan owners face four real choices when the engine fails:

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Option Cost Reliability Warranty Fitment Match
Used OEM (this collection) $$$ Best Value High — tested Included VIN-matched
New OEM (dealer) $$$$$ 2-4× more High Manufacturer Exact
Aftermarket / Reman $$$$ Varies 6-12 mo May adapt
Junkyard $ Cheapest Unknown None DIY

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

2018 Nissan Engine Buying Guide

5 things to verify before buying a used 2018 Nissan engine:

  1. Read the 4th digit of the VIN together with the model. On a 2018 Nissan the 4th digit is the engine code, but the same letter means different engines on different cars. VIN B is the 2.0L MR20DD on a Rogue Sport, the 4.0L VQ40DE on an NV van, the 2.5L QR25DE on a Frontier, the 3.5L VQ35DE on an Altima and the 5.0L Cummins diesel on a Titan XD. Derive it per model, never per letter.
  2. On a Rogue, check the FIRST digit and the build date too. All four Rogue QR25DE units are coded alike at the 4th digit and differ at the 1st - J Japan, K Korea, 5 USA - and the Japan-built pair splits again thru 03/31/18 versus from 04/01/18. Plant and build date are part of the match.
  3. Separate the two 3.5L V6s and the two 2.0L fours. VQ35DD (Pathfinder, VIN D) is direct injected, VQ35DE (Murano and Maxima at VIN A, Altima at VIN B) port injected. MR20DD (Rogue Sport VIN B, Rogue Hybrid VIN E, Qashqai) is direct injected, MR20DE (NV200, VIN C) port injected. Displacement alone is not a match.
  4. On a Titan XD, confirm gasoline or diesel first. The 2018 Titan XD was sold with the 5.6L VK56VD gasoline V8 at VIN A and the 5.0L Cummins V8 turbo-diesel at VIN B in the same body. Nothing is shared - not the block, mounts or fuel system.
  5. Confirm the match with your own VIN before you order. Your VIN settles the engine code, drivetrain and build split in one step. Text it to +1-307-441-5554 and we will confirm in writing exactly which unit fits your vehicle before you pay.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any unit ships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a 2018 Nissan Altima take a QR25DE?
Yes - 2018 is its last year. The 2018 Altima came with the 2.5L QR25DE at VIN A or the 3.5L VQ35DE V6 at VIN B. On the 2019 redesign both were dropped for the PR25DD and the KR20DDET VC-Turbo, so a 2018 Altima engine will not serve a 2019 car.
Was the 2018 Altima available with a V6?
Yes, and it is the last Altima year that was. The 3.5L VQ35DE sits at VIN B on the Altima - the same engine that is VIN A in the Murano and Maxima.
What is the difference between the VQ35DD and the VQ35DE in 2018?
Injection. The VQ35DD in the Pathfinder (VIN D) is direct injected; the VQ35DE in the Murano, Maxima and Altima is port injected.
Why are your 2018 Rogue engines listed by country and build date?
Because the 4th digit does not separate them. All four Rogue QR25DE units share the engine code and differ at the FIRST digit - J Japan, K Korea, 5 USA - and the two Japan-built units split again thru 03/31/18 versus from 04/01/18. Brackets, connectors and emissions hardware follow both.
Do you have the 5.0L Cummins diesel for the Titan XD?
Yes - one 2018 Titan XD 5.0L Cummins V8 turbo-diesel (VIN B), given its own family row rather than folded into the 5.6L V8. The same truck also came with the 5.6L VK56VD gasoline V8 at VIN A; the two share nothing.
Is the Sentra's VIN C the same 1.6L as the Versa's VIN C?
No, and this is the easiest 2018 mistake to make. VIN C on a Sentra is the 1.6L MR16DDT turbo; VIN C on a Versa, Versa Note, Micra or Kicks is the naturally aspirated 1.6L HR16DE. Same displacement, same letter, different engine.
Why are 540d xDrive, Avanza and Kona Electric listed under Nissan?
They are supplier catalogue mis-keys, and we show them rather than hide them. Four of the 46 rows carry another maker's nameplate: one 540d xDrive, one Avanza and two Kona Electric. All four carry genuine Nissan specs - 5.6L V8, 2.5L QR25DE and 4.0L VQ40DE - so they are counted in the family table and kept out of the model tiles. Text the VIN and we will say what a unit is.
Is the 2018 Leaf motor an engine?
No. The 2018 Leaf unit is a 40kWh EM57 electric traction motor, not a combustion engine; it sits here because that is where the supplier files it. Text +1-307-441-5554 to confirm the exact unit.
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Our 6-Step Inspection & Shipping Process

Every 2018 Nissan engine we ship has been through these six steps:

1. VIN-Matching
We match the donor VIN to your VIN to confirm the engine code (4th VIN digit), California vs federal emissions calibration, and drivetrain fit.
2. Tested & Verified
ASE-certified technicians compression-test every cylinder and run leak-down evaluation. VQ and VK engines get a timing-chain review; the direct-injected MR16DDT and MR20DD units are checked on the high-pressure fuel pump and oil-control circuit.
3. Noise & Smoke Verification
Units are run to verify normal mechanical sound and clean operation — catches internal wear static tests miss.
4. Visual Inspection
Every accessible component is inspected: turbos, manifolds, valve covers, housings, accessories, sensor harnesses.
5. Photograph & Catalog
Multi-angle photos sent to you BEFORE we ship for your approval.
6. Palletize & Ship
Strapped on a heavy-duty wooden pallet, shipped via freight at no charge.

Our Photos-Before-Shipment Guarantee

Before any engine leaves our warehouse, we send you multi-angle photographs. You approve. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no questions, no restocking fees, no return freight charges. On top of 30-day money-back and the warranty included with every unit. Browse all 46 2018 Nissan engines below.

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