Used Honda Pilot engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Honda Pilot engine computer?

Asking prices from 839 salvage yards in 48 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage5,113 priced of 5,625 observed5 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot engine computer costs $29 to $544, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 5,113 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$130
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$100

Honda Pilot engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$29
Average
$146
High
$544
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$29–$5443,466 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$4201,399 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$15038 listings
Grade XUngraded$33–$533210 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$544 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Honda Pilot engine computer is listed

We found priced Honda Pilot engine computer listings at 839 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,052 listings (12% of the total) from 55 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $195, 160% 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
Texas1,05255$99-21%
California76852$75-40%
Florida73442$121-3%
North Carolina61448$122-2%
Georgia60426$122-2%
Michigan41651$195+56%
Illinois39636$162+30%
Missouri34126$168+34%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Honda Pilot engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$125
Honda Pilot median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$220–$575
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 (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Honda Pilot engine computer cost by year?

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Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Honda Pilot engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Honda Pilot 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 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $130.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, engine controller (RH front engine compartment), FWD, lists at a $185 median, while Electronic Control Module, engine controller (RH front engine compartment), AWD, torque vectoring system (TrailSport) commands $300, a 62% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2023 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Honda Pilot sits 12% above the Honda Accord ($112), 13% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 1% 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 Honda Pilot?

The median asking price is $125 across 5,113 priced listings from 839 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $130. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.

How much does it cost to replace a Honda Pilot engine computer?

Using a used part, a Honda Pilot engine computer replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $125, 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 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Honda Pilot engine computer fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Honda Pilot Engine Computer Cost — From $29 to $544