Used Acura RDX engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Acura RDX engine computer?

Asking prices from 477 salvage yards in 45 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
Strong coverage3,049 priced of 3,224 observed5 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Acura RDX 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 RDX engine computer costs $42 to $543, with a median asking price of $155. Based on 3,049 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$155
Grade B (good)$154
Grade C (fair)$90

Acura RDX engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$42
Average
$164
High
$543
3,224 listings observed · 3,049 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$48–$5432,399 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$395527 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$12010 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$523113 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $42–$543 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Acura RDX engine computer is listed

We found priced Acura RDX engine computer listings at 477 salvage yards across 45 states. North Carolina supplies the most, with 332 listings (9% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $101, while Wisconsin yards ask $202, 100% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
North Carolina33230$187+21%
Texas23938$105-32%
New York23035$148-5%
Illinois21323$187+21%
Florida19528$141-9%
Georgia19416$153-1%
Wisconsin19113$202+30%
Indiana15119$101-35%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $155 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Acura RDX engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$155
Acura RDX median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$250–$605
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Electronic Control Module, (LH engine bay), Canada market, A-Spec

2 listings
$543$250 – $543

Electronic Control Module, (LH engine bay), US market, A-Spec

2 listings
$543$250 – $543

Model-year comparison

What does a Acura RDX engine computer cost by year?

$77$140$202$264$32720152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Acura RDX engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Acura RDX 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 72% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $155.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (LH engine bay), Canada market, Base, lists at a $311 median, while Electronic Control Module, (LH engine bay), US market, A-Spec commands $543, a 75% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $86, while 2025 tops the table at $311. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits 38% above the Honda Accord ($112), 40% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 23% 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

  1. Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
  2. Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
  3. Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
  4. Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
  5. Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.

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How much is a used engine computer for a Acura RDX?

The median asking price is $155 across 3,049 priced listings from 477 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $155. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.

How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX engine computer?

Using a used part, a Acura RDX engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $155, 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 RDX model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Acura RDX engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura RDX engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Acura RDX Engine Computer Cost — From $42 to $543