Used Dodge Journey engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Dodge Journey engine computer?

Asking prices from 156 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
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Part overview

About the Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey engine computer costs $40 to $342, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 462 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2020 (6 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75

Dodge Journey engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$129
High
$342
700 listings observed · 462 priced12d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$342304 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$34181 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$752 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$17575 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$342 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Dodge Journey engine computer is listed

We found priced Dodge Journey engine computer listings at 156 salvage yards across 22 states. Florida supplies the most, with 157 listings (34% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $82, while California yards ask $166, 102% 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
Florida15740$99-1%
Illinois679$162+62%
Arizona5816$82-18%
Texas4312$93-7%
California3819$166+66%
Indiana185$100
Georgia1711$99-1%
North Carolina1411$110+10%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Dodge Journey engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Dodge Journey median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$550
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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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

Electronic Control Module, 2.4L (4 speed transmission)41 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$115$56 – $249
Electronic Control Module, 3.6L (6 speed transmission)41 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$162$46 – $249

Model-year comparison

What does a Dodge Journey engine computer cost by year?

$74$96$118$141$163201520162017201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Dodge Journey engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Dodge Journey engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 2.4L (4 speed transmission), lists at a $115 median, while Electronic Control Module, 3.6L (6 speed transmission) commands $162, a 41% 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 $82, while 2019 tops the table at $155. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Journey sits 11% below the Honda Accord ($112), 10% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 21% below 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 Dodge Journey?

The median asking price is $100 across 462 priced listings from 156 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $82.

How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Journey engine computer?

Using a used part, a Dodge Journey engine computer replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $100, 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 Dodge Journey model years does this price guide cover?

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

Which Dodge Journey engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Journey engine computer fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Dodge Journey Engine Computer Cost — From $40 to $342