Used Hyundai Elantra engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Hyundai Elantra engine computer?

Asking prices from 804 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 20, 2026
Strong coverage7,596 priced of 9,185 observed9 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra engine computer costs $34 to $544, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 7,596 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$145
Grade C (fair)$90

Hyundai Elantra engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$34
Average
$149
High
$544
9,185 listings observed · 7,596 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$34–$5445,842 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$5251,333 listings
Grade CVisible wear$58–$20015 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$385406 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$544 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Hyundai Elantra engine computer is listed

We found priced Hyundai Elantra engine computer listings at 804 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 1,352 listings (18% of the total) from 88 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $90, while Missouri yards ask $173, 92% 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
California1,35288$93-26%
Texas1,28686$126
Arizona49331$100-21%
Missouri27327$173+37%
Georgia26521$171+36%
Oklahoma22020$125-1%
Colorado21613$131+4%
Utah21318$90-29%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $126 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Hyundai Elantra engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$126
Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra engine computer cost by year?

$81$111$141$171$20120152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Hyundai Elantra engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Hyundai Elantra 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 40% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $126.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, turbo, ID 391162G560, lists at a $150 median, while Electronic Control Module, 1.6L, turbo, ID 391312MCD1 commands $270, a 80% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2025 tops the table at $191. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra sits 13% above the Honda Accord ($112), 14% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 1% above the Honda Pilot ($125) 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 Hyundai Elantra?

The median asking price is $126 across 7,596 priced listings from 804 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $126. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.

How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Elantra engine computer?

Using a used part, a Hyundai Elantra engine computer replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $126, 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra Engine Computer Cost — From $34 to $544