Lexus RX engine price snapshot
- Low
- $833
- Average
- $2,920
- High
- $7,644
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lexus RX engine?
Asking prices from 172 salvage yards in 27 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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Last updatedSep 23, 2026AS
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 Lexus RX engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Lexus RX engine costs $833 to $7,644, with a median asking price of $2,563. Based on 760 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,643
Grade B (good)$2,210
Grade C (fair)$1,828
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$833–$7,644580 listings
Grade BStandard used$991–$5,724111 listings
Grade CVisible wear$950–$1,8283 listings
Grade XUngraded$950–$5,23866 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $833–$7,644 | 580 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $991–$5,724 | 111 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $950–$1,828 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $950–$5,238 | 66 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,643
Grade B$2,210
Grade C$1,828
Ungraded$2,800
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $833–$7,644 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lexus RX engine is listed
We found priced Lexus RX engine listings at 172 salvage yards across 27 states. California supplies the most, with 238 listings (31% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $2,104, while Georgia yards ask $4,340, 106% 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 | 238 | 32 | $2,366-8% |
| Texas | 210 | 48 | $2,104-18% |
| Florida | 118 | 26 | $2,574 |
| Georgia | 33 | 6 | $4,340+69% |
| Mississippi | 24 | 3 | $2,345-9% |
| Utah | 23 | 3 | $2,690+5% |
| Arizona | 21 | 5 | $2,645+3% |
| Colorado | 21 | 3 | $2,631+3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,563 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lexus RX engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,563
- Lexus RX median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,515–$5,565
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Lexus RX engine cost by year?
202532 listings$4,824$3,999 – $5,962202449 listingsFits 4 years$4,858$3,500 – $7,644202384 listingsFits 4 years$4,987$3,650 – $7,2702022100 listingsFits 7 years$2,250$1,145 – $4,1752021100 listingsFits 7 years$2,500$1,240 – $3,8002020100 listingsFits 6 years$2,250$1,145 – $4,175201962 listingsFits 7 years$2,500$1,240 – $3,8002018100 listingsFits 7 years$2,510$1,425 – $5,2602017100 listingsFits 7 years$2,458$1,240 – $3,8002016100 listingsFits 7 years$2,500$1,240 – $3,8002015100 listingsFits 7 years$1,233$833 – $2,500
Market analysis
How much does a used Lexus RX engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Lexus RX engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 45% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,643.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $1,233, while 2023 tops the table at $4,987. Parts from 2010–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits 3% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 224% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 28% 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 Lexus RX parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$30$675
02wide ±226%
Air Bag
$306median
$65$1,450
03wide ±131%
Headlight Assembly
$1,100median
$342$3,220
04wide ±90%
Front Seat
$294median
$120$650
05wide ±136%
Brake Caliper
$170median
$30$493
06wide ±140%
Axle Shaft
$205median
$55$630
07wide ±114%
Center Console
$166median
$65$445
08wide ±155%
Wheels
$275median
$50$900
09wide ±161%
Tail Light
$255median
$60$880
10wide ±252%
Car Radio
$577median
$95$3,000
11wide ±79%
Steering Wheel
$480median
$113$868
12wide ±245%
Grille
$385median
$62$1,950
Price comparisons
Compare Lexus RX engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsLexusRX
Elantra$2,483
RX$2,563
$80 diff5,194 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsLexusRX
Civic$792
RX$2,563
$1,771 diff4,486 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsLexusRX
RAV4$2,000
RX$2,563
$563 diff3,509 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsLexusRX
Class$6,396
RX$2,563
$3,833 diff3,417 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsLexusRX
F150$3,270
RX$2,563
$707 diff3,279 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsLexusRX
Class$5,038
RX$2,563
$2,475 diff3,226 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 ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
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
Common questions
Lexus RX engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Lexus RX?
The median asking price is $2,563 across 760 priced listings from 172 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,643. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,233.
How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX engine?
Using a used part, a Lexus RX engine replacement typically runs $3,515–$5,565 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,563, 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 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX engine fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.