Used 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Subaru Outback Engine Computer prices

Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2018 Subaru Outback, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 31, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer

A used 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer costs between $50 and $271, with a median of $102 from 227 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 Outback engine computer costs $50 to $271, with a median asking price of $102. Based on 227 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2018 (2 model years), updated Aug 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$100

2018 Subaru Outback engine computer price snapshot

USD
Low
$50
Average
$126
High
$271
250 listings observed · 227 priced listings used · last updated Aug 31, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$271175 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$20946 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$2506 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$271 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$102
2018 Subaru Outback median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$550
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 Outback compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 250 observed listings, including 227 with posted prices. Its $102 median is 18% below the Subaru Outback guide's $125 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #3 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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Common questions

2018 Subaru Outback engine computer FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer?

Based on 227 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer lists between $50 and $271, with a median asking price of $102.

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

Using a used part, a 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $102, 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 Outback engine computer fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 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 Outback ecu?

A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Subaru Outback engine computer — median $102, from 227 listings.

2018 Subaru Outback Engine Computer Cost — Used From $50 to $271