Used Subaru Impreza engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Subaru Impreza engine computer?

Asking prices from 642 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage1,943 priced of 2,114 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza engine computer costs $40 to $475, with a median asking price of $134. Based on 1,943 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$145
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$100

Subaru Impreza engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$145
High
$475
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$4401,496 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$335325 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$475120 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$475 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Subaru Impreza engine computer is listed

We found priced Subaru Impreza engine computer listings at 642 salvage yards across 49 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 302 listings (10% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $85, while Michigan yards ask $197, 132% 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
Michigan30244$197+47%
Indiana23622$95-29%
New York22338$106-21%
Ohio20133$131-2%
Pennsylvania19429$100-25%
Illinois14825$150+12%
California14431$85-37%
North Carolina12426$179+34%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $134 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Subaru Impreza engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$134
Subaru Impreza median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$230–$585
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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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Subaru Impreza engine computer cost by year?

$90$121$151$182$21220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Subaru Impreza engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Subaru Impreza 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 45% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $145.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using Subaru Impreza and similar models, lists at a $135 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Subaru Impreza commands $181, a 34% 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 $100, while 2024 tops the table at $202. 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 Impreza sits 20% above the Honda Accord ($112), 21% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 6% 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

  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 Subaru Impreza?

The median asking price is $134 across 1,943 priced listings from 642 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $145. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

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

Using a used part, a Subaru Impreza engine computer replacement typically runs $230–$585 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $134, 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 Impreza 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 Impreza engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Impreza 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.

Used Subaru Impreza Engine Computer Cost — From $40 to $475