Used Lexus RX exhaust manifold from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lexus RX exhaust manifold?

Asking prices from 50 salvage yards in 15 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Lexus RX exhaust manifold

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Price summary

A used Lexus RX exhaust manifold costs $146 to $635, with a median asking price of $275. Based on 367 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$275
Grade B (good)$275
Grade C (fair)$205

Lexus RX exhaust manifold price snapshot

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Low
$146
Average
$311
High
$635
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$146–$635299 listings
Grade BStandard used$200–$37434 listings
Grade CVisible wear$165–$2656 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$47628 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $146–$635 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lexus RX exhaust manifold is listed

We found priced Lexus RX exhaust manifold listings at 50 salvage yards across 15 states. California supplies the most, with 208 listings (46% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $175, while Wisconsin yards ask $415, 137% 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
California20821$299+9%
Minnesota702$225-18%
Wisconsin404$415+51%
Texas342$260-5%
New Mexico121$296+8%
Florida111$175-36%
Colorado101$401+46%
Georgia101$175-36%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $275 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lexus RX exhaust manifold replacement cost?

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Used part
$275
Lexus RX median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$465–$1,025
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

RH (rear)35 listingsInterchange 2016–2021$275$200 – $476
LH (front)32 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$299$150 – $400

Model-year comparison

What does a Lexus RX exhaust manifold cost by year?

$213$238$264$289$31420152016201720182019202020212022
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lexus RX exhaust manifold cost?

Asking prices for a used Lexus RX exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 34% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $275.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, RH (rear), lists at a $275 median, while LH (front) commands $299, a 9% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $237, while 2021 tops the table at $299. Parts from 2012–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits 287% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 267% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 120% above the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check

  1. Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
  2. Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
  3. Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
  4. Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
  5. Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.

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How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Lexus RX?

The median asking price is $275 across 367 priced listings from 50 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $275. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $237.

How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX exhaust manifold?

Using a used part, a Lexus RX exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $465–$1,025 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $275, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. 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 2024, 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 exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX exhaust manifold fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024. 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 Lexus RX Exhaust Manifold Cost — From $146 to $635