Subaru Forester engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $154
- High
- $462
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester engine computer?
Asking prices from 487 salvage yards in 45 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 Forester 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 Forester engine computer costs $35 to $462, with a median asking price of $141. Based on 2,276 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$115
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$4621,968 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$395240 listings
Grade CVisible wear$95–$1094 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$24064 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$462 | 1,968 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$395 | 240 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $95–$109 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$240 | 64 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$146
Grade B$115
Grade C$100
Ungraded$56
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$462 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester engine computer is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester engine computer listings at 487 salvage yards across 45 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 242 listings (11% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $85, while Kentucky yards ask $237, 179% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 242 | 37 | $201+43% |
| Texas | 190 | 40 | $102-28% |
| Illinois | 179 | 25 | $166+18% |
| Wisconsin | 139 | 21 | $150+6% |
| California | 137 | 27 | $85-40% |
| Indiana | 131 | 16 | $120-15% |
| Ohio | 112 | 23 | $150+6% |
| Kentucky | 81 | 10 | $237+68% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $141 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $141
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $235–$590
- 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
Electronic Control Module, gasoline, Wilderness
1 listings$221$221 – $221Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester engine computer cost by year?
2025363 listings$227$100 – $4622024110 listings$190$45 – $3002023110 listings$175$65 – $4202022130 listings$156$50 – $345202150 listings$125$85 – $3952020100 listingsFits 2 years$102$35 – $3952019100 listingsFits 2 years$111$40 – $3102018337 listingsFits 2 years$154$50 – $3402017448 listingsFits 3 years$104$46 – $3952016539 listingsFits 3 years$127$35 – $3252015206 listingsFits 2 years$97$40 – $440
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester 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 46% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $146.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $221 median, while Electronic Control Module, hybrid commands $315, a 43% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $97, while 2025 tops the table at $227. Parts from 2015–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 26% above the Honda Accord ($112), 27% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 12% 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.
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Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±120%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$40$343
06wide ±150%
Grille
$190median
$49$618
07wide ±113%
Fender
$283median
$80$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
12wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsSubaruForester
Pilot$125
Forester$141
$16 diff7,389 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsSubaruForester
Tucson$156
Forester$141
$15 diff7,082 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsSubaruForester
F250$250
Forester$141
$109 diff6,441 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$161
Forester$141
$20 diff6,432 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruForester
Fe$156
Forester$141
$15 diff6,261 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsSubaruForester
Sportage$159
Forester$141
$18 diff6,230 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 Ascent
$153median
$40$475
Subaruwide ±142%
Subaru Crosstrek
$154median
$37$474
Subaruwide ±162%
Subaru Impreza
$134median
$40$475
Subaruwide ±176%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$35$475
Subaruwide ±140%
Subaru WRX
$189median
$50$579
Common questions
Subaru Forester engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $141 across 2,276 priced listings from 487 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $146. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $97.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester engine computer?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester engine computer replacement typically runs $235–$590 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $141, 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 Forester 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 Subaru Forester engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester 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.