Used 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Subaru Forester Engine Computer prices

Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2018 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 4, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer

A used 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer costs between $50 and $340, with a median of $154 from 321 salvage yard listings.

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 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer costs $50 to $340, with a median asking price of $154. Based on 321 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2018 (2 model years), updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$154
Grade B (good)$166
Grade C (fair)$109

2018 Subaru Forester engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$158
High
$340
337 listings observed · 321 priced listings used · last updated Sep 4, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$305276 listings
Grade BStandard used$85–$34041 listings
Grade CVisible wear$109–$1091 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1253 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$340 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$154
2018 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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Subaru Forester compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 337 observed listings, including 321 with posted prices. Its $154 median is 9% above the Subaru Forester guide's $141 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017. Shopping across all 2 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Subaru Forester engine computer cost in other years?

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$209median
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Rear Bumper

$220median
$64$645
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$215median
$56$824
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$105median
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$190median
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$120median
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$885median
$174$1,755
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$125median
$60$565
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Engine

$1,643median
$430$5,699
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$300median
$100$1,699
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Fender

$283median
$80$718
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$178median
$35$474
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Front Seat

$160median
$56$570
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Fuel Pump

$113median
$30$367
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Fuel Tank

$192median
$65$434
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Grille

$190median
$49$618
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Headlight Assembly

$625median
$105$1,600
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Heater Core

$116median
$65$460
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Hood

$625median
$150$1,094
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Ignition Switch

$99median
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$126median
$25$450
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$76median
$22$288
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Side Mirror

$186median
$40$626
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Power Steering Pump

$80median
$45$81
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$526median
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$182median
$50$545
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Rear View Mirror

$103median
$20$481
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$100median
$25$321
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$115median
$30$372
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$300median
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$217median
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$995median
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$86median
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$99median
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$700median
$125$800
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$1,275median
$250$4,394
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$110median
$30$521
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$85median
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$114median
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Common questions

2018 Subaru Forester engine computer FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer?

Based on 321 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer lists between $50 and $340, with a median asking price of $154.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer?

Using a used part, a 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $154, 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.

Will a 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer also appear under model years 2017, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Subaru Forester ecu?

A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Subaru Forester engine computer — median $154, from 321 listings.

2018 Subaru Forester Engine Computer Cost — Used From $50 to $340