Used 2016 Subaru Outback engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Subaru Outback Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Subaru Outback, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 8, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Subaru Outback engine

A used 2016 Subaru Outback engine costs between $420 and $2,600, with a median of $1,616 from 80 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2016 Subaru Outback engine costs $420 to $2,600, with a median asking price of $1,616. Based on 80 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2017 (3 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,616
Grade B (good)$875

2016 Subaru Outback engine price snapshot

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Low
$420
Average
$1,680
High
$2,600
100 listings observed · 80 priced listings used · last updated Sep 8, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$560–$2,60061 listings
Grade BStandard used$700–$8752 listings
Grade XUngraded$420–$2,49917 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $420–$2,600 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Subaru Outback engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,616
2016 Subaru Outback median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,565–$4,615
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(2.0L), (VIN A, 6th digit, PZEV), AT (CVT)40 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$1,750$700 – $2,600
(2.0L), (VIN A, 6th digit, PZEV), MT40 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$1,450$420 – $2,600

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Subaru Outback compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 80 with posted prices. Its $1,616 median is 8% above the Subaru Outback guide's $1,500 median.

Among the 12 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #10 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2017. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Subaru Outback engine FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Subaru Outback engine?

Based on 80 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Outback engine lists between $420 and $2,600, with a median asking price of $1,616.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Outback engine?

Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Outback engine replacement typically runs $2,565–$4,615 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,616, 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.

Will a 2016 Subaru Outback engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Subaru Outback engine also appear under model years 2015, 2017, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Subaru Outback motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Outback engine — median $1,616, from 80 listings.

2016 Subaru Outback Engine Cost — Used From $420 to $2,600