Used Toyota Highlander engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Toyota Highlander engine computer?

Asking prices from 527 salvage yards in 48 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 21, 2026
Strong coverage2,082 priced of 2,222 observed4 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander engine computer costs $45 to $587, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 2,082 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$182
Grade B (good)$171
Grade C (fair)$100

Toyota Highlander engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$182
High
$587
2,222 listings observed · 2,082 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$5871,606 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$405405 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1753 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$55568 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$587 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Toyota Highlander engine computer is listed

We found priced Toyota Highlander engine computer listings at 527 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 238 listings (9% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $110, while North Carolina yards ask $215, 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.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas23840$151-14%
California22535$130-26%
North Carolina21126$215+23%
Florida18428$186+6%
Georgia15517$197+13%
Michigan13122$200+14%
New York10930$110-37%
Virginia9817$126-28%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota Highlander engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$175
Toyota Highlander median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$270–$625
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, (LH engine), 2.5L6 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$191$186 – $200
Start-Stop Module, (LH dash)5 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$150$127 – $259

Electronic Control Module, (LH engine), 2.4L, ID 89661-0ES70

2 listings
$171$171 – $171

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota Highlander engine computer cost by year?

$118$145$172$199$22620152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota Highlander engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota Highlander 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 82% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $182.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Start-Stop Module, (LH dash), lists at a $150 median, while Electronic Control Module, (LH engine), 2.4L, ID 89661-0ES50 commands $196, a 31% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $131, while 2023 tops the table at $215. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 56% above the Honda Accord ($112), 58% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 39% 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 Highlander?

The median asking price is $175 across 2,082 priced listings from 527 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $182. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $131.

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

Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander engine computer replacement typically runs $270–$625 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $175, 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 Highlander 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 Highlander engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Highlander engine computer fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Toyota Highlander Engine Computer Cost — From $45 to $587