Subaru WRX engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $59
- Average
- $196
- High
- $579
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX engine computer?
Asking prices from 625 salvage yards in 49 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 WRX 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 WRX engine computer costs $59 to $579, with a median asking price of $189. Based on 1,112 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$190
Grade B (good)$187
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$59–$579966 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$452121 listings
Grade XUngraded$79–$55525 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $59–$579 | 966 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$452 | 121 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $79–$555 | 25 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$190
Grade B$187
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $59–$579 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX engine computer is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX engine computer listings at 625 salvage yards across 49 states. Pennsylvania supplies the most, with 185 listings (7% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $195, 95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 185 | 26 | $150-21% |
| Michigan | 175 | 42 | $195+3% |
| Ohio | 141 | 33 | $147-22% |
| North Carolina | 130 | 22 | $186-2% |
| California | 123 | 39 | $100-47% |
| New York | 112 | 37 | $188-1% |
| Illinois | 100 | 21 | $194+3% |
| Texas | 93 | 28 | $151-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $189 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $189
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $285–$640
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 2% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $190.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2025 tops the table at $276. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 69% above the Honda Accord ($112), 70% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 50% 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsSubaruWRX
Accord$112
WRX$189
$77 diff9,317 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsSubaruWRX
Civic$111
WRX$189
$78 diff9,152 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruWRX
Elantra$126
WRX$189
$63 diff8,708 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsSubaruWRX
Pilot$125
WRX$189
$64 diff6,225 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsSubaruWRX
Tucson$156
WRX$189
$33 diff5,918 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruWRX
RAV4$161
WRX$189
$28 diff5,268 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 ±151%
Subaru Forester
$141median
$35$462
Subaruwide ±162%
Subaru Impreza
$134median
$40$475
Subaruwide ±176%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$35$475
Common questions
Subaru WRX engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $189 across 1,112 priced listings from 625 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $190. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX engine computer?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX engine computer replacement typically runs $285–$640 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $189, 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 WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX engine computer fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.