Dodge Challenger engine price snapshot
- Low
- $610
- Average
- $4,483
- High
- $17,869
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Challenger engine?
Asking prices from 456 salvage yards in 42 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 Dodge Challenger engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Dodge Challenger engine costs $610 to $17,869, with a median asking price of $3,000. Based on 2,175 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2023 (11 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,199
Grade B (good)$2,449
Grade C (fair)$1,600
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$925–$17,8691,508 listings
Grade BStandard used$890–$11,000336 listings
Grade CVisible wear$610–$6,50014 listings
Grade XUngraded$900–$16,500317 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $925–$17,869 | 1,508 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $890–$11,000 | 336 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $610–$6,500 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $900–$16,500 | 317 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,199
Grade B$2,449
Grade C$1,600
Ungraded$3,400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $610–$17,869 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Dodge Challenger engine is listed
We found priced Dodge Challenger engine listings at 456 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 656 listings (29% of the total) from 77 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $2,300, while Michigan yards ask $4,000, 74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 656 | 77 | $2,300-23% |
| Texas | 201 | 51 | $2,806-6% |
| Michigan | 191 | 40 | $4,000+33% |
| Illinois | 188 | 30 | $2,995 |
| Arizona | 125 | 16 | $3,025+1% |
| Indiana | 105 | 15 | $2,925-2% |
| Missouri | 103 | 15 | $2,900-3% |
| Tennessee | 51 | 18 | $2,785-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $3,000 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Challenger engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $3,000
- Dodge Challenger median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,950–$6,000
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
6.2L (VIN 9, 8th digit), engine ID ESJ
3 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$12,900$7,000 – $13,500Model-year comparison
What does a Dodge Challenger engine cost by year?
2023330 listingsFits 6 years$2,965$610 – $15,0732022316 listingsFits 6 years$2,893$610 – $15,0732021328 listingsFits 6 years$3,050$610 – $15,0732020360 listingsFits 6 years$3,200$610 – $17,8692019356 listingsFits 10 years$2,999$610 – $17,8692018341 listingsFits 10 years$2,893$610 – $17,8692017302 listingsFits 6 years$2,700$890 – $17,5452016235 listingsFits 6 years$2,855$1,200 – $12,7502015259 listingsFits 7 years$3,500$1,300 – $17,000
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Challenger engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Challenger engine 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $3,199.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), RWD, lists at a $2,213 median, while 6.2L (VIN 9, 8th digit), engine ID ESD commands $14,394, a 550% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $2,700, while 2015 tops the table at $3,500. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Challenger sits 21% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 279% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 50% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Dodge Challenger parts are priced?
01wide ±230%
Wheels
$279median
$51$1,335
02wide ±237%
Axle Shaft
$190median
$35$937
03wide ±214%
Strut
$154median
$30$690
04wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$705median
$180$1,800
05wide ±288%
Transmission
$1,798median
$303$10,666
06wide ±215%
Starter
$85median
$25$390
07wide ±132%
Side Mirror
$150median
$35$431
08wide ±230%
Grille
$155median
$25$737
09wide ±159%
Steering Rack
$675median
$171$2,324
10wide ±188%
Alternator
$85median
$30$350
11wide ±329%
Radiator
$130median
$44$900
12wide ±142%
AC Compressor
$103median
$40$333
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Challenger engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsDodgeChallenger
Elantra$2,483
Challenger$3,000
$517 diff6,609 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsDodgeChallenger
Civic$792
Challenger$3,000
$2,208 diff5,901 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$6,396
Challenger$3,000
$3,396 diff4,832 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$5,038
Challenger$3,000
$2,038 diff4,641 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsDodgeChallenger
Sonata$2,443
Challenger$3,000
$557 diff4,569 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChallengervsRam3500
Challenger$3,000
3500$6,550
$3,550 diff4,267 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Fordwide ±245%
Ford Explorer
$1,711median
$299$8,674
Common questions
Dodge Challenger engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Dodge Challenger?
The median asking price is $3,000 across 2,175 priced listings from 456 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $3,199. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,700.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Challenger engine?
Using a used part, a Dodge Challenger engine replacement typically runs $3,950–$6,000 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $3,000, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Dodge Challenger model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Dodge Challenger engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Challenger engine fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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.