Subaru Ascent engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $160
- High
- $475
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Ascent engine computer?
Asking prices from 169 salvage yards in 34 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Ascent 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 Subaru Ascent engine computer costs $40 to $475, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 310 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$156
Grade B (good)$151
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$475205 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$39599 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$1296 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$475 | 205 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$395 | 99 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$129 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$156
Grade B$151
Ungraded$128
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$475 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Ascent engine computer is listed
We found priced Subaru Ascent engine computer listings at 169 salvage yards across 34 states. Texas supplies the most, with 72 listings (23% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $225, 200% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 72 | 25 | $111-27% |
| Missouri | 23 | 11 | $203+33% |
| California | 19 | 13 | $75-51% |
| North Carolina | 16 | 11 | $211+38% |
| Utah | 16 | 5 | $152-1% |
| Colorado | 15 | 5 | $135-12% |
| Florida | 12 | 10 | $159+4% |
| Illinois | 11 | 8 | $225+47% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Ascent engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Subaru Ascent median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $250–$605
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Ascent engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Ascent engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Ascent 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 3% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $156.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $111, while 2025 tops the table at $204. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Ascent sits 37% above the Honda Accord ($112), 38% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 21% 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
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru Ascent parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$21$410
02wide ±131%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$35$305
03wide ±123%
Air Bag
$320median
$65$850
04wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$300median
$99$840
05wide ±177%
Center Console
$125median
$50$493
06wide ±90%
Front Seat
$226median
$93$500
07wide ±159%
Car Radio
$235median
$64$812
08wide ±149%
Wheels
$204median
$52$658
09wide ±105%
Tail Light
$170median
$55$413
10wide ±151%
Steering Column
$143median
$60$493
11wide ±93%
Strut
$139median
$40$299
12wide ±153%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$255
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Ascent engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsSubaruAscent
Accord$112
Ascent$153
$41 diff8,515 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsSubaruAscent
Civic$111
Ascent$153
$42 diff8,350 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruAscent
Elantra$126
Ascent$153
$27 diff7,906 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsSubaruAscent
Pilot$125
Ascent$153
$28 diff5,423 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsSubaruAscent
Tucson$156
Ascent$153
$3 diff5,116 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsSubaruAscent
F250$250
Ascent$153
$97 diff4,475 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Subaruwide ±142%
Subaru Crosstrek
$154median
$37$474
Subaruwide ±151%
Subaru Forester
$141median
$35$462
Subaruwide ±162%
Subaru Impreza
$134median
$40$475
Subaruwide ±176%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$35$475
Subaruwide ±140%
Subaru WRX
$189median
$50$579
Common questions
Subaru Ascent engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Subaru Ascent?
The median asking price is $153 across 310 priced listings from 169 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $156. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $111.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Ascent engine computer?
Using a used part, a Subaru Ascent engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $153, 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 Subaru Ascent model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Ascent engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Ascent engine computer fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.