Nissan Key Fob Programming

About half the Nissan model years we cover can be programmed at home, 125 of 245. The dividing line is the key. A remote-head key, with the buttons built into the key, can be programmed by cycling the ignition. A smart key or push-button start can't be done at home and needs a locksmith or dealer. The 370Z, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Cube and Versa Note need a pro on every year we list. Nissan fobs take a CR2025, CR2032 or CR1620 depending on the year.

Choose your Nissan model for programming steps, the battery it uses, and the correct replacement fob with FCC ID and part number — 245 model years across 20 models.

A brass dot marks models with verified replacement-fob data (FCC ID + part number).

Can you program a Nissan key fob yourself?

On 125 of the 245 model years we cover (51%). The rest need a locksmith or dealer. Nissan uses 2 different onboard procedures:

Nissan Remote-Head Key Programming by Ignition Cycling
125 model years · 350Z (2003–2008); Altima (2002–2006); Armada (2004–2015); Frontier (2002–2016); Maxima (2002–2006); Murano (2003–2008); NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 (2012–2016); Pathfinder (2002–2006, 2008–2013); Quest (2004–2010); Rogue (2008–2015); Sentra (2007–2017); Titan (2004–2015); Versa (2008–2015); Xterra (2002–2015)
Chrysler and Dodge Add a Key With Two Working Keys
4 model years · Versa (2008–2011)

Locksmith or dealer only: 370Z (2009–2015); Cube (2009–2014); GT-R (2009–2019); Juke (2011–2017); Kicks (2018–2020); Versa Note (2014–2019).

What battery does a Nissan key fob take?

Mostly the CR2025, which covers 117 of 245 model years. Nissan also uses the CR2032 and CR1620, so check your model and year before you buy.

Key fob battery by Nissan model and year
Battery	Model years	Models
CR2025 battery on Amazon	117	350Z (2003–2009); Altima (2002–2006); Armada (2004–2015); Cube (2010–2014); Frontier (2002–2004); Juke (2011–2017); Maxima (2000–2006); Murano (2003–2008); Pathfinder (1999–2012); Quest (2004–2011); Sentra (2000–2017, 2019); Titan (2004–2006); Versa (2008–2019); Versa Note (2014–2019); Xterra (2002–2004)
CR2032 battery on Amazon	88	370Z (2009–2015); Altima (2000–2001, 2007–2008, 2010–2020); Frontier (2020); GT-R (2009–2019); Kicks (2018–2020); Maxima (2009–2015, 2019–2021); Murano (2009–2021); NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 (2012–2016); Pathfinder (2013–2020); Rogue (2014–2020); Sentra (2020); Titan (2016–2021); Versa (2020)
CR1620 battery on Amazon	40	Altima (2009); Cube (2009); Frontier (2005–2016); Rogue (2008–2013); Titan (2007–2015); Xterra (2005–2015)

Nissan key types

The replacement keys we've matched to Nissan models fall into 4 types. A model year can take more than one, which is why the model pages list each option with its FCC ID.

Remote 1999–2020: A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
Transponder Key 1999–2021: A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Remote Head Key 2003–2020: One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
Proximity Key 2005–2021: Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.

What Nissan key programming costs

US price ranges for the key types above, with a working key on hand. Losing every key costs more, $200–$500 at a locksmith for a basic fob or transponder key.

Nissan key programming cost, locksmith vs dealer
Key	Locksmith	Dealer
Basic remote, working key on hand	$50–$150	$100–$250
Transponder or remote-head key	$75–$200	$150–$350
Smart / push-to-start key	$150–$400	$250–$600

Full breakdown and sources: key fob programming cost .

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