Subaru Forester radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $202
- High
- $850
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester radiator?
Asking prices from 267 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
SK
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.
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester radiator costs $50 to $850, with a median asking price of $187. Based on 844 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$195
Grade B (good)$170
Grade C (fair)$105
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$850709 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$38594 listings
Grade CVisible wear$105–$1703 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$54538 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$850 | 709 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$385 | 94 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $105–$170 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$545 | 38 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$195
Grade B$170
Grade C$105
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$850 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester radiator is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester radiator listings at 267 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 147 listings (12% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $118, while Michigan yards ask $200, 69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 147 | 32 | $118-37% |
| Michigan | 111 | 26 | $200+7% |
| California | 90 | 18 | $138-26% |
| Illinois | 80 | 20 | $173-7% |
| Georgia | 79 | 16 | $175-6% |
| Wisconsin | 66 | 11 | $153-18% |
| North Carolina | 65 | 14 | $192+3% |
| Indiana | 52 | 11 | $144-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $187 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $187
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $375–$785
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
inverter (hybrid)
2 listings$295$198 – $295Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester radiator cost by year?
2025412 listingsFits 8 years$248$75 – $850202450 listingsFits 6 years$190$75 – $310202350 listingsFits 5 years$139$65 – $545202250 listingsFits 6 years$142$60 – $251202150 listingsFits 5 years$133$65 – $545202050 listingsFits 6 years$190$75 – $310201950 listingsFits 5 years$133$65 – $5452018100 listingsFits 5 years$132$60 – $2432017100 listingsFits 5 years$125$50 – $300201614 listingsFits 5 years$112$100 – $327201550 listingsFits 5 years$105$50 – $327
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester 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 86% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $195.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, engine, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $184 median, while inverter (hybrid) commands $295, a 60% 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 $105, while 2025 tops the table at $248. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 38% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 6% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 25% 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
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$185median
$43$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±120%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$40$343
06wide ±150%
Grille
$190median
$49$618
07wide ±113%
Fender
$283median
$80$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
12wide ±153%
Starter
$97median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsSubaruForester
Class$300
Forester$187
$113 diff7,858 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruForester
Class$200
Forester$187
$13 diff6,169 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$150
Forester$187
$37 diff5,146 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$173
Forester$187
$14 diff5,035 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$174
Forester$187
$13 diff3,789 listings
RadiatorcompareFordEscapevsSubaruForester
Escape$175
Forester$187
$12 diff3,458 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±302%
BMW X5
$219median
$40$1,364
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±329%
Dodge Challenger
$130median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Subaruwide ±122%
Subaru Crosstrek
$193median
$50$520
Subaruwide ±169%
Subaru Impreza
$118median
$47$445
Subaruwide ±145%
Subaru Outback
$137median
$49$445
Common questions
Subaru Forester radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $187 across 844 priced listings from 267 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $195. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $105.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester radiator?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester radiator replacement typically runs $375–$785 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $187, 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester radiator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.