Subaru WRX radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $198
- High
- $585
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX radiator?
Asking prices from 223 salvage yards in 41 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 Subaru WRX 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 WRX radiator costs $60 to $585, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 480 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$206
Grade B (good)$200
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$401395 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$28755 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$58530 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$401 | 395 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$287 | 55 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$585 | 30 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$206
Grade B$200
Ungraded$189
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$585 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX radiator is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX radiator listings at 223 salvage yards across 41 states. Pennsylvania supplies the most, with 180 listings (11% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $237, 216% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 180 | 14 | $157-21% |
| Michigan | 112 | 18 | $200 |
| Colorado | 110 | 10 | $124-38% |
| Missouri | 94 | 8 | $209+5% |
| Illinois | 90 | 13 | $237+19% |
| California | 70 | 10 | $75-62% |
| New Jersey | 63 | 6 | $214+7% |
| Nebraska | 60 | 4 | $137-31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $390–$800
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX radiator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 3% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $206.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $195 median, while 2.5L commands $205, a 5% 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 $195, while 2022 tops the table at $240. Parts from 2015–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 33% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), level with the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 29% above the Ford Explorer ($155) 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 WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$300
WRX$200
$100 diff7,494 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$200
WRX$200
$0 diff5,805 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruWRX
Explorer$155
WRX$200
$45 diff4,662 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruWRX
Wrangler$170
WRX$200
$30 diff4,642 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$200
WRX$200
$0 diff4,464 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$201
WRX$200
$1 diff4,228 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X3
$190median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±311%
BMW X5
$232median
$50$1,493
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Equinox
$165median
$45$595
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$415
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±332%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$873
Subaruwide ±124%
Subaru Crosstrek
$193median
$40$520
Subaruwide ±262%
Subaru Forester
$188median
$50$1,034
Subaruwide ±169%
Subaru Impreza
$118median
$47$445
Subaruwide ±149%
Subaru Outback
$133median
$49$445
Common questions
Subaru WRX radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $200 across 480 priced listings from 223 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $206. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $195.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX radiator?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX radiator replacement typically runs $390–$800 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $200, 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 WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX radiator fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.