Used Hyundai Elantra radiator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Hyundai Elantra radiator?

Asking prices from 471 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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Last updatedOct 31, 2026
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Part overview

About the Hyundai Elantra radiator

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

Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary

A used Hyundai Elantra radiator costs $35 to $893, with a median asking price of $173. Based on 2,187 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)$174
Grade B (good)$190
Grade C (fair)$100

Hyundai Elantra radiator price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$181
High
$893
2,573 listings observed · 2,187 pricedUpdated 17h ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$8931,529 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$608498 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1004 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$450156 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$893 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Hyundai Elantra radiator is listed

We found priced Hyundai Elantra radiator listings at 471 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 409 listings (14% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $132, while Florida yards ask $253, 92% 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
Texas40937$190+10%
California34445$133-23%
Illinois31930$162-6%
Indiana22318$132-24%
Michigan16932$250+45%
Georgia14014$243+40%
Florida12816$253+46%
Missouri12518$218+26%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $173 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Hyundai Elantra radiator replacement cost?

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Used part
$173
Hyundai Elantra median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$365–$775
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

2.0L, naturally aspirated46 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$213$85 – $415
1.6L, naturally aspirated, rear44 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$274$109 – $425
1.6L, turbo43 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$175$59 – $430
1.6L, naturally aspirated, front42 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$250$106 – $608
2.0L, turbo8 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$248$150 – $420

Model-year comparison

What does a Hyundai Elantra radiator cost by year?

$81$120$158$197$23520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Hyundai Elantra radiator cost?

Asking prices for a used Hyundai Elantra radiator 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 74% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $174.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L, turbo, lists at a $175 median, while 1.6L, naturally aspirated, rear commands $274, a 57% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2021 tops the table at $224. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra sits 42% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 13% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 15% above the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used radiator: what to check

  1. Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
  2. Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
  3. Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
  4. Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.

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How much is a used radiator for a Hyundai Elantra?

The median asking price is $173 across 2,187 priced listings from 471 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $174. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.

How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Elantra radiator?

Using a used part, a Hyundai Elantra radiator replacement typically runs $365–$775 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $173, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra radiator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Elantra radiator 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.

Used Hyundai Elantra Radiator Cost — From $35 to $893