Used Mazda CX5 engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Mazda CX5 engine computer?

Asking prices from 429 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 23, 2026
Strong coverage1,543 priced of 1,808 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Mazda CX5 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 Mazda CX5 engine computer costs $25 to $543, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 1,543 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$121
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$85

Mazda CX5 engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$133
High
$543
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$5431,321 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$30580 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$1109 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$250133 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$543 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mazda CX5 engine computer is listed

We found priced Mazda CX5 engine computer listings at 429 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 275 listings (18% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $71, while Michigan yards ask $203, 186% 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
California27539$71-35%
Texas19838$99-10%
Illinois15631$165+50%
Michigan12435$203+85%
Arizona12012$100-9%
Indiana9621$93-15%
Wisconsin7822$141+28%
Ohio5027$113+3%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mazda CX5 engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$110
Mazda CX5 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$205–$560
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)

Model-year comparison

What does a Mazda CX5 engine computer cost by year?

$68$111$155$198$24220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mazda CX5 engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Mazda CX5 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 42% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $121.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $230. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda CX5 sits 2% below the Honda Accord ($112), 1% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 13% 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 Mazda CX5?

The median asking price is $110 across 1,543 priced listings from 429 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $121. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Mazda CX5 engine computer?

Using a used part, a Mazda CX5 engine computer replacement typically runs $205–$560 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $110, 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 Mazda CX5 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 Mazda CX5 engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda CX5 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 Mazda CX5 Engine Computer Cost — From $25 to $543