Subaru Forester engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $10
- Average
- $168
- High
- $462
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester engine computer ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester engine computer cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester engine computer costs $10 to $462, with a median asking price of $156. Based on 1,423 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$163
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$109
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$13–$4621,204 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$395186 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1092 listings
Grade XUngraded$10–$24031 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $13–$462 | 1,204 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$395 | 186 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$109 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $10–$240 | 31 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$163
Grade B$125
Grade C$109
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $10–$462 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $156
- Subaru Forester 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
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$15 – $3952020100 listingsFits 2 years$101$10 – $3952019100 listingsFits 2 years$111$13 – $3102018337 listingsFits 2 years$154$50 – $3402015206 listingsFits 2 years$97$40 – $440
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester engine computer cost?
Based on 1,423 listings, a used engine computer for the Subaru Forester runs $156 at the median, ranging $10–$462. That figure comes from 1,423 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $163.
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 42% above the Honda Accord ($110), 7% above the Hyundai Elantra ($146), and 25% above the Honda Civic ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
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Strut
$125median
$35$372
16wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
17wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
18wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
19wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
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AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
21wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
22wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
23wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
24wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
25wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
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Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
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Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
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Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
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Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
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Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
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Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
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Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
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Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
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Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
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Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
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Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
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Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
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Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
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Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
ToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$163
Forester$156
$7 diff5,414 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsSubaruForester
Tucson$170
Forester$156
$14 diff5,007 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruForester
Fe$156
Forester$156
$0 diff4,836 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSorentovsSubaruForester
Sorento$165
Forester$156
$9 diff4,212 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsSubaruForester
Sportage$178
Forester$156
$22 diff4,082 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsSubaruForester
Pilot$145
Forester$156
$11 diff4,072 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$125median
$30$1,129
Acurawide ±225%
Acura RDX
$167median
$23$775
BMWwide ±275%
BMW X3
$211median
$40$1,200
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X5
$271median
$40$1,200
Chevywide ±888%
Chevy Colorado
$100median
$25$1,800
Chevywide ±169%
Chevy Equinox
$94median
$25$343
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Malibu
$99median
$20$306
Chevywide ±130%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$40$457
Subaruwide ±135%
Subaru Ascent
$161median
$40$475
Subaruwide ±146%
Subaru Crosstrek
$156median
$20$474
Subaruwide ±264%
Subaru Impreza
$140median
$35$774
Subaruwide ±178%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$30$475
Common questions
Subaru Forester engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 1,423 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester engine computer lists between $10 and $462, with a median asking price of $156.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester engine computer?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $156, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester engine computer?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 10 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester engine computer listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Forester ecu?
A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The Subaru Forester engine computer prices on this page apply — median $156, from 1,423 salvage yard listings.