Used Lexus RX engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lexus RX engine computer?

Asking prices from 229 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026
Strong coverage732 priced of 799 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX engine computer costs $85 to $962, with a median asking price of $285. Based on 732 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$275
Grade B (good)$569
Grade C (fair)$180

Lexus RX engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$85
Average
$323
High
$962
799 listings observed · 732 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$85–$962647 listings
Grade BStandard used$94–$69464 listings
Grade CVisible wear$180–$1801 listings
Grade XUngraded$120–$45020 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $85–$962 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lexus RX engine computer is listed

We found priced Lexus RX engine computer listings at 229 salvage yards across 37 states. North Carolina supplies the most, with 71 listings (10% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Virginia ask a median $195, while Michigan yards ask $430, 121% 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 Carolina7113$324+14%
Texas6123$227-20%
Michigan5313$430+51%
Florida4415$300+5%
South Carolina416$409+44%
Georgia407$307+8%
Virginia384$195-32%
Missouri3413$345+21%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $285 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lexus RX engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$285
Lexus RX median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$380–$735
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)

Non-Interchange search using Lexus RX350 and similar models

3 listings
$425$325 – $681

Non-Interchange search using only Lexus RX350

3 listings
$425$325 – $681

Model-year comparison

What does a Lexus RX engine computer cost by year?

$173$266$360$453$54720152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lexus RX engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Lexus RX 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 53% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $275.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $192, while 2022 tops the table at $521. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits 154% above the Honda Accord ($112), 157% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 126% 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 Lexus RX?

The median asking price is $285 across 732 priced listings from 229 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $275. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $192.

How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX engine computer?

Using a used part, a Lexus RX engine computer replacement typically runs $380–$735 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $285, 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 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX engine computer fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Lexus RX Engine Computer Cost — From $85 to $962