Acura MDX engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $154
- High
- $625
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX engine computer?
Asking prices from 365 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Acura MDX engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Acura MDX engine computer costs $35 to $625, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 1,653 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$83
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$5001,208 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$625339 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$15010 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$45096 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$500 | 1,208 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$625 | 339 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$150 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$450 | 96 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$150
Grade C$83
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$625 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX engine computer is listed
We found priced Acura MDX engine computer listings at 365 salvage yards across 42 states. Texas supplies the most, with 283 listings (16% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $76, while South Carolina yards ask $200, 163% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 283 | 41 | $110-19% |
| California | 185 | 35 | $76-44% |
| Florida | 174 | 30 | $144+7% |
| Georgia | 135 | 14 | $161+19% |
| Michigan | 109 | 21 | $160+19% |
| North Carolina | 95 | 18 | $135 |
| Illinois | 76 | 23 | $163+21% |
| South Carolina | 71 | 8 | $200+48% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $135 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$585
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, (engine control, RH engine compartment), 3.5L, AWD14 listings$401$211 – $452
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura MDX engine computer cost by year?
202567 listingsFits 4 years$175$45 – $490202472 listingsFits 3 years$187$45 – $330202383 listingsFits 3 years$238$50 – $3242022169 listingsFits 4 years$155$45 – $490202091 listingsFits 7 years$144$50 – $2712019279 listingsFits 8 years$166$45 – $625201838 listingsFits 8 years$85$40 – $2652017242 listingsFits 8 years$125$35 – $6172016559 listingsFits 8 years$135$35 – $3302015310 listingsFits 8 years$95$40 – $275
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX engine computer 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 63% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $135.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Power Supply, (voltage stabilizer unit, under dash), lists at a $99 median, while Electronic Control Module, (engine control, RH engine compartment), 3.5L, AWD commands $401, a 305% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2023 tops the table at $238. Parts from 2014–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 21% above the Honda Accord ($112), 22% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 7% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
11wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
12wide ±280%
Grille
$182median
$30$1,048
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsAcuraMDX
Accord$112
MDX$135
$23 diff9,858 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsAcuraMDX
Civic$111
MDX$135
$24 diff9,693 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraMDX
Elantra$126
MDX$135
$9 diff9,249 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsAcuraMDX
Pilot$125
MDX$135
$10 diff6,766 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsAcuraMDX
Tucson$156
MDX$135
$21 diff6,459 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsAcuraMDX
F250$250
MDX$135
$115 diff5,818 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Audiwide ±211%
Audi Q5
$192median
$39$850
Audiwide ±141%
Audi Q7
$249median
$48$748
BMWwide ±126%
BMW 330i
$220median
$63$617
BMWwide ±120%
BMW 530i
$221median
$65$595
BMWwide ±122%
BMW M3
$440median
$212$1,289
Common questions
Acura MDX engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $135 across 1,653 priced listings from 365 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $135. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX engine computer?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX engine computer replacement typically runs $230–$585 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $135, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura MDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura MDX engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX engine computer fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.