Toyota Highlander starter price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $136
- High
- $380
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander starter ?
How much does a used Toyota Highlander starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Toyota Highlander starter costs $30 to $380, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 674 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2004–2025 (21 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$115
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$380536 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$28099 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85–$851 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$10038 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$380 | 536 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$280 | 99 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $85–$85 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$100 | 38 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$106
Grade B$115
Grade C$85
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$380 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Highlander starter cost by year?
202569 listingsFits 3 years$106$70 – $268202470 listingsFits 3 years$106$66 – $268202370 listingsFits 3 years$106$66 – $281202250 listingsFits 3 years$80$51 – $380202150 listingsFits 3 years$80$51 – $380202050 listingsFits 3 years$143$56 – $2682019150 listingsFits 15 years$75$30 – $2812018150 listingsFits 14 years$84$30 – $3082015100 listingsFits 11 years$236$49 – $316
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander starter cost?
A used Toyota Highlander starter costs between $30 and $380, with a median asking price of $100. That figure comes from 674 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $106.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.4L, w/o automatic engine stop and start, lists at a $76 median, while 2.4L, automatic engine stop and start commands $153, a 101% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2015 tops the table at $236. Parts from 2004–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 8% below the Ford F150 ($109), 16% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 6% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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What other Toyota Highlander parts are priced?
01wide ±326%
Engine
$2,675median
$1$17,439
02wide ±125%
Transmission
$3,014median
$175$7,702
03wide ±179%
Front Bumper
$188median
$27$700
04wide ±188%
Rear Bumper
$151median
$27$595
05wide ±208%
Hood
$475median
$28$2,000
06wide ±192%
Fender
$259median
$35$1,028
07wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$610median
$59$1,800
08wide ±118%
Tail Light
$199median
$25$495
09wide ±453%
Alternator
$96median
$25$894
10wide ±2598%
Radiator
$222median
$40$11,573
11wide ±356%
AC Compressor
$225median
$40$1,644
12wide ±96%
Transfer Case
$1,495median
$100$2,977
13wide ±154%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$10$520
14wide ±125%
Strut
$165median
$50$462
15wide ±194%
Steering Rack
$324median
$40$1,300
16wide ±155%
Grille
$250median
$29$806
17wide ±223%
Side Mirror
$250median
$30$1,143
18wide ±146%
Turbocharger
$560median
$30$1,660
19wide ±854%
AC Condenser
$187median
$30$3,224
20wide ±140%
Wheels
$244median
$40$725
21wide ±598%
Fuel Pump
$144median
$30$1,753
22wide ±139%
Water Pump
$120median
$19$353
23wide ±155%
Power Steering Pump
$163median
$50$556
24wide ±276%
ABS Module
$245median
$42$1,394
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±3604%
Engine Computer
$160median
$40$11,573
27wide ±130%
Throttle Body
$166median
$29$462
28wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
29wide ±138%
Drive Shaft
$186median
$86$601
30wide ±191%
Tailgate
$1,170median
$35$4,500
31wide ±126%
Intake Manifold
$200median
$25$530
32wide ±190%
Control Arm
$179median
$20$700
33wide ±158%
Blower Motor
$99median
$30$343
34wide ±122%
Exhaust Manifold
$250median
$40$650
35wide ±453%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$25$1,157
36wide ±286%
Steering Column
$170median
$50$1,024
37wide ±109%
Fuel Tank
$179median
$60$450
38wide ±131%
Window Regulator
$135median
$40$394
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±88%
Torque Converter
$200median
$150$500
41wide ±151%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$63$587
42wide ±215%
Ignition Switch
$78median
$25$360
43wide ±408%
Car Radio
$335median
$25$2,757
44wide ±198%
Heater Core
$116median
$55$515
45wide ±400%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$850
46wide ±321%
Sunroof
$487median
$150$3,275
47wide ±167%
Master Cylinder
$93median
$29$340
48wide ±253%
Fog Light
$120median
$19$625
49wide ±330%
Center Console
$150median
$35$1,024
50wide ±189%
Air Bag
$360median
$40$1,400
51spread ±42%
Door Assembly
$1,080median
$615$1,525
52wide ±91%
Quarter Panel
$620median
$63$1,195
53wide ±169%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$33$1,215
54wide ±131%
Front Seat
$281median
$116$850
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander starter prices
Startercompare
FordF150vsToyotaHighlander
F150$109
Highlander$100
$9 diff2,624 listings
StartercompareGMCSierra1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$86
Highlander$100
$14 diff2,308 listings
StartercompareChevySilverado1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$94
Highlander$100
$6 diff2,303 listings
StartercompareFordExplorervsToyotaHighlander
Explorer$80
Highlander$100
$20 diff2,252 listings
StartercompareRam1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$75
Highlander$100
$25 diff2,094 listings
StartercompareJeepWranglervsToyotaHighlander
Wrangler$125
Highlander$100
$25 diff2,049 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±100%
Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Toyotawide ±247%
Toyota 4Runner
$75median
$25$395
Toyotawide ±208%
Toyota Camry
$71median
$25$321
Toyotawide ±211%
Toyota Corolla
$84median
$25$380
Toyotawide ±135%
Toyota Prius
$65median
$35$210
Toyotawide ±189%
Toyota RAV4
$94median
$25$380
Toyotawide ±120%
Toyota Sienna
$135median
$20$343
Toyotawide ±195%
Toyota Tacoma
$96median
$20$395
Toyotawide ±252%
Toyota Tundra
$106median
$25$560
Common questions
Toyota Highlander starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Toyota Highlander?
Based on 674 priced salvage yard listings, a used Toyota Highlander starter lists between $30 and $380, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander starter?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander starter replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Toyota Highlander starter?
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.
Which Toyota Highlander model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Toyota Highlander starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Toyota Highlander starter listings appear across model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 21 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.
How much is a used Toyota Highlander starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Toyota Highlander starter prices on this page apply — median $100, from 674 salvage yard listings.