Honda CRV heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $48
- Average
- $145
- High
- $445

Vehicle-specific price guide
A used Honda CRV heater core costs $48 to $445, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 449 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$445 | 380 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $81–$422 | 65 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $48–$48 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$50 | 3 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $48–$445 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
Market analysis
A used Honda CRV heater core costs between $48 and $445, with a median asking price of $116. That figure comes from 449 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 142% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $116.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear, lists at a $81 median, while front commands $333, a 311% 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 $83, while 2024 tops the table at $333. Parts from 2012–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Honda CRV sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
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Common questions
Based on 449 priced salvage yard listings, a used Honda CRV heater core lists between $48 and $445, with a median asking price of $116.
Using a used part, a Honda CRV heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Honda CRV heater core listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.