Used Toyota 4Runner engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Toyota 4Runner engine computer?

Asking prices from 368 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage1,121 priced of 1,285 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner engine computer costs $56 to $656, with a median asking price of $201. Based on 1,121 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$204
Grade B (good)$220
Grade C (fair)$100

Toyota 4Runner engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$56
Average
$224
High
$656
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$56–$656855 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$500203 listings
Grade CVisible wear$82–$2057 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$65056 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $56–$656 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Toyota 4Runner engine computer is listed

We found priced Toyota 4Runner engine computer listings at 368 salvage yards across 40 states. Florida supplies the most, with 267 listings (20% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $225, 200% 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
Florida26735$150-25%
Michigan14327$200
Illinois9217$207+3%
California8729$75-63%
Texas7929$201
Mississippi707$200
North Carolina6625$225+12%
Indiana6012$190-5%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $201 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota 4Runner engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$201
Toyota 4Runner median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$295–$650
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)

Electronic Control Module, (engine mounted), hybrid

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$401$401 – $401

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota 4Runner engine computer cost by year?

$122$235$347$460$57220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota 4Runner engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota 4Runner 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 104% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $204.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (engine mounted), hybrid, lists at a $401 median, while Electronic Control Module, (engine mounted), gasoline commands $545, a 36% 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 $136, while 2025 tops the table at $545. Parts from 2012–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota 4Runner sits 79% above the Honda Accord ($112), 81% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 60% 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 Toyota 4Runner?

The median asking price is $201 across 1,121 priced listings from 368 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $204. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota 4Runner engine computer?

Using a used part, a Toyota 4Runner engine computer replacement typically runs $295–$650 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $201, 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota 4Runner engine computer fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Toyota 4Runner Engine Computer Cost — From $56 to $656