Dodge Challenger tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $161
- Average
- $499
- High
- $1,310
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Challenger tailgate?
Asking prices from 690 salvage yards in 47 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 Dodge Challenger tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Dodge Challenger tailgate costs $161 to $1,310, with a median asking price of $453. Based on 2,677 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Dodge Challenger tailgate is listed
We found priced Dodge Challenger tailgate listings at 690 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 477 listings (14% of the total) from 70 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $430, while Arizona yards ask $544, 27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 477 | 70 | $440-3% |
| Florida | 393 | 56 | $436-4% |
| Texas | 366 | 58 | $430-5% |
| Michigan | 216 | 49 | $494+9% |
| Illinois | 190 | 32 | $460+2% |
| Arizona | 146 | 17 | $544+20% |
| Indiana | 141 | 22 | $443-2% |
| Ohio | 138 | 34 | $439-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $453 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Challenger tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $453
- Dodge Challenger median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $600–$980
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Dodge Challenger tailgate cost by year?
20252 listingsNo priced listings yet20242 listingsNo priced listings yet2023267 listingsFits 9 years$493$165 – $1,0852022377 listingsFits 9 years$471$200 – $1,3102021373 listingsFits 9 years$473$165 – $1,3102020184 listingsFits 9 years$564$188 – $1,3102019399 listingsFits 9 years$441$165 – $1,3102018486 listingsFits 9 years$476$180 – $1,0002017370 listingsFits 9 years$450$169 – $9602016524 listingsFits 9 years$426$161 – $1,0852015284 listingsFits 9 years$440$169 – $960
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Challenger tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Challenger tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, painted, lists at a $400 median, while moulded in black, logo, Scat Pack commands $700, a 75% 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 $426, while 2020 tops the table at $564. Parts from 2015–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Challenger sits 59% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 5% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 39% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Dodge Challenger parts are priced?
01wide ±230%
Wheels
$279median
$51$1,335
02wide ±237%
Axle Shaft
$190median
$35$937
03wide ±214%
Strut
$154median
$30$690
04wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$705median
$180$1,800
05wide ±288%
Transmission
$1,798median
$303$10,666
06wide ±288%
Engine
$3,000median
$610$17,869
07wide ±215%
Starter
$85median
$25$390
08wide ±132%
Side Mirror
$150median
$35$431
09wide ±230%
Grille
$155median
$25$737
10wide ±159%
Steering Rack
$675median
$171$2,324
11wide ±188%
Alternator
$85median
$30$350
12wide ±329%
Radiator
$130median
$44$900
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Challenger tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsDodgeChallenger
F250$1,100
Challenger$453
$647 diff8,067 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsDodgeChallenger
Mustang$431
Challenger$453
$22 diff7,859 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$739
Challenger$453
$286 diff7,834 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsDodgeChallenger
Camaro$400
Challenger$453
$53 diff7,675 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeChallenger
Elantra$600
Challenger$453
$147 diff5,810 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsDodgeCharger
Challenger$453
Charger$400
$53 diff5,322 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Dodgewide ±172%
Dodge Charger
$400median
$99$1,473
Dodgewide ±96%
Dodge Durango
$687median
$279$1,600
Dodgewide ±90%
Dodge Grand Caravan
$551median
$200$1,194
Dodgewide ±131%
Dodge Journey
$220median
$75$650
Common questions
Dodge Challenger tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Dodge Challenger?
The median asking price is $453 across 2,677 priced listings from 690 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $426.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Challenger tailgate?
Using a used part, a Dodge Challenger tailgate replacement typically runs $600–$980 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $453, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Challenger tailgate fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.