Toyota RAV4 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $276
- Average
- $2,327
- High
- $7,500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota RAV4 engine?
Asking prices from 580 salvage yards in 49 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 engine costs $276 to $7,500, with a median asking price of $2,000. Based on 2,749 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,000
Grade B (good)$2,247
Grade C (fair)$2,600
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$276–$7,5001,780 listings
Grade BStandard used$276–$6,100792 listings
Grade CVisible wear$285–$2,60014 listings
Grade XUngraded$295–$4,500163 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $276–$7,500 | 1,780 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $276–$6,100 | 792 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $285–$2,600 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $295–$4,500 | 163 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,000
Grade B$2,247
Grade C$2,600
Ungraded$1,499
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $276–$7,500 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota RAV4 engine is listed
We found priced Toyota RAV4 engine listings at 580 salvage yards across 49 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 841 listings (12% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $353, while New York yards ask $3,750, 962% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 841 | 27 | $1,438-28% |
| California | 710 | 68 | $1,750-12% |
| Texas | 691 | 46 | $1,100-45% |
| Michigan | 482 | 30 | $3,253+63% |
| New Jersey | 479 | 33 | $3,750+88% |
| Pennsylvania | 393 | 21 | $353-82% |
| New York | 344 | 28 | $3,750+88% |
| Indiana | 331 | 14 | $476-76% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,000 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota RAV4 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,000
- Toyota RAV4 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,950–$5,000
- 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
gasoline, (2.5L), VIN 1 (5th digit, A25AFKS engine)50 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$1,258$675 – $2,000
gasoline, (2.5L), VIN 6 (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, hybrid)50 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$4,050$1,900 – $7,240
gasoline, (2.5L), VIN B (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, plug-in)50 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$4,050$1,900 – $7,240
gasoline, (2.5L), VIN W (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, hybrid)50 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$4,050$1,900 – $7,240
electric, VIN 6 (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, hybrid), rear (AWD)25 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$388$276 – $600
electric, VIN B (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, plug-in), rear (AWD)25 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$388$276 – $600
electric, VIN W (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, hybrid), rear (AWD)25 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$388$276 – $600
Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota RAV4 engine cost by year?
2025350 listingsFits 7 years$2,599$276 – $7,2402024400 listingsFits 7 years$2,650$276 – $7,5002023400 listingsFits 7 years$2,675$276 – $7,5002022496 listingsFits 7 years$2,788$276 – $7,4982021496 listingsFits 7 years$2,650$276 – $7,4982020398 listingsFits 7 years$2,513$276 – $7,4982019350 listingsFits 7 years$2,451$295 – $7,2402018150 listingsFits 9 years$1,414$276 – $2,5002017150 listingsFits 8 years$1,488$276 – $4,3702016150 listingsFits 9 years$1,400$285 – $2,500201550 listingsFits 6 years$1,545$900 – $2,500
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota RAV4 engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota RAV4 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, electric, VIN 6 (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, hybrid), rear (AWD), lists at a $388 median, while gasoline, (2.5L), VIN W (5th digit, A25AFXS engine, hybrid) commands $4,050, a 944% 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 $1,400, while 2022 tops the table at $2,788. Parts from 2013–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota RAV4 sits 19% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 153% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 69% below the Mercedes C Class ($6,396) 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 Toyota RAV4 parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Headlight Assembly
$463median
$135$1,600
02wide ±204%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$35$648
03wide ±250%
Grille
$125median
$24$650
04wide ±134%
Wheels
$220median
$70$658
05wide ±191%
Steering Rack
$352median
$68$1,416
06wide ±198%
Side Mirror
$200median
$35$825
07wide ±149%
Front Bumper
$120median
$38$395
08wide ±95%
Transmission
$2,350median
$897$5,380
09wide ±176%
Tail Light
$115median
$25$430
10wide ±189%
Radiator
$175median
$50$710
11wide ±280%
Rear Bumper
$120median
$30$703
12wide ±168%
AC Compressor
$156median
$30$555
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota RAV4 engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsJeepGrandCherokee
RAV4$2,000
Cherokee$3,788
$1,788 diff5,053 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$2,000
Explorer$1,711
$289 diff5,043 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsRam3500
RAV4$2,000
3500$6,550
$4,550 diff4,841 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$2,000
Forester$1,643
$357 diff4,701 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsJeepCherokee
RAV4$2,000
Cherokee$1,500
$500 diff4,685 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyCamaro
RAV4$2,000
Camaro$2,854
$854 diff4,671 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
Toyotawide ±69%
Toyota 4Runner
$3,752median
$2,000$7,162
Toyotawide ±122%
Toyota Camry
$1,800median
$522$4,900
Toyotawide ±229%
Toyota Corolla
$1,350median
$278$6,450
Toyotawide ±159%
Toyota Highlander
$2,900median
$400$9,642
Toyotawide ±106%
Toyota Tacoma
$4,437median
$1,299$10,725
Common questions
Toyota RAV4 engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Toyota RAV4?
The median asking price is $2,000 across 2,749 priced listings from 580 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,000. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,400.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota RAV4 engine?
Using a used part, a Toyota RAV4 engine replacement typically runs $2,950–$5,000 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,000, 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 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota RAV4 engine fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.