Hyundai Elantra tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $104
- Average
- $693
- High
- $1,812
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Elantra tailgate?
Asking prices from 880 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra tailgate costs $104 to $1,812, with a median asking price of $600. Based on 3,133 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Elantra tailgate is listed
We found priced Hyundai Elantra tailgate listings at 880 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 534 listings (12% of the total) from 66 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $426, while Florida yards ask $1,100, 158% 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 | 534 | 66 | $960+60% |
| Texas | 481 | 72 | $740+23% |
| Illinois | 318 | 40 | $426-29% |
| Michigan | 307 | 62 | $635+6% |
| Indiana | 199 | 24 | $506-16% |
| Ohio | 196 | 48 | $850+42% |
| Florida | 170 | 41 | $1,100+83% |
| Missouri | 165 | 29 | $722+20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $600 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Elantra tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $600
- Hyundai Elantra median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $745–$1,125
- 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
incandescent lamps, keyless ignition, incandescent turn signal47 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$1,176$946 – $1,677
incandescent lamps, keyless ignition, LED turn signal, spoiler
3 listings$1,000$795 – $1,075incandescent lamps, keyless ignition, LED turn signal, w/o spoiler
2 listings$1,250$1,075 – $1,250Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Elantra tailgate cost by year?
2025243 listingsFits 5 years$1,146$250 – $1,7792024250 listingsFits 6 years$1,200$250 – $1,8122023286 listingsFits 5 years$1,123$196 – $1,7792022300 listingsFits 5 years$1,133$196 – $1,7792021250 listingsFits 6 years$1,090$196 – $1,6442020412 listingsFits 3 years$550$104 – $1,2002019389 listingsFits 3 years$585$135 – $1,2002018374 listingsFits 4 years$500$125 – $9652017598 listingsFits 6 years$400$106 – $9752016650 listingsFits 5 years$225$110 – $6252015175 listingsFits 5 years$400$125 – $710
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Elantra tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Elantra tailgate 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, incandescent lamps, keyless ignition, LED turn signal, spoiler, lists at a $1,000 median, while LED lamps, spoiler, N-Line commands $1,326, a 33% 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 $225, while 2024 tops the table at $1,200. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra sits 45% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 39% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 19% 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 Hyundai Elantra parts are priced?
01wide ±248%
Tail Light
$162median
$28$831
02wide ±206%
Side Mirror
$140median
$28$605
03wide ±286%
Axle Shaft
$121median
$25$717
04wide ±213%
Grille
$219median
$34$966
05wide ±240%
Wheels
$150median
$30$750
06wide ±217%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$2,032
07wide ±145%
Engine
$2,483median
$698$7,900
08wide ±185%
Transmission
$998median
$170$3,865
09wide ±276%
Strut
$115median
$25$660
10wide ±248%
Radiator
$173median
$35$893
11wide ±166%
AC Compressor
$144median
$45$524
12wide ±218%
Alternator
$85median
$25$395
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Elantra tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsHyundaiElantra
F250$1,100
Elantra$600
$500 diff8,523 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsHyundaiElantra
Mustang$431
Elantra$600
$169 diff8,315 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$739
Elantra$600
$139 diff8,290 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsHyundaiElantra
Camaro$400
Elantra$600
$200 diff8,131 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeChallenger
Elantra$600
Challenger$453
$147 diff5,810 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeCharger
Elantra$600
Charger$400
$200 diff5,778 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
Hyundaiwide ±134%
Hyundai Kona
$920median
$300$2,762
Hyundaispread ±56%
Hyundai Palisade
$2,200median
$1,150$3,624
Hyundaiwide ±286%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$700median
$120$4,118
Hyundaiwide ±262%
Hyundai Sonata
$481median
$80$2,605
Hyundaiwide ±131%
Hyundai Tucson
$1,276median
$220$3,567
Common questions
Hyundai Elantra tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Hyundai Elantra?
The median asking price is $600 across 3,133 priced listings from 880 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $225.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Elantra tailgate?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Elantra tailgate replacement typically runs $745–$1,125 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $600, 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 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Elantra tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.