Lexus ES350 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $275
- Average
- $856
- High
- $1,635
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lexus ES350 tailgate?
Asking prices from 207 salvage yards in 35 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 Lexus ES350 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 Lexus ES350 tailgate costs $275 to $1,635, with a median asking price of $760. Based on 768 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Lexus ES350 tailgate is listed
We found priced Lexus ES350 tailgate listings at 207 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 252 listings (32% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $499, while North Carolina yards ask $1,076, 116% 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 | 252 | 31 | $615-19% |
| Texas | 94 | 29 | $499-34% |
| Florida | 55 | 22 | $765+1% |
| Georgia | 38 | 10 | $775+2% |
| Virginia | 35 | 12 | $1,075+41% |
| North Carolina | 32 | 8 | $1,076+42% |
| New Jersey | 29 | 6 | $999+31% |
| Michigan | 27 | 10 | $1,000+32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $760 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lexus ES350 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $760
- Lexus ES350 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $905–$1,285
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Lexus ES350 and similar models
2 listings$1,273$610 – $1,273Non-Interchange search using only Lexus ES350
2 listings$1,273$610 – $1,273Model-year comparison
What does a Lexus ES350 tailgate cost by year?
20256 listings$1,273$610 – $1,27320242 listingsNo priced listings yet202392 listingsFits 5 years$915$280 – $1,635202292 listingsFits 5 years$915$280 – $1,6352021118 listingsFits 5 years$857$280 – $1,6352020116 listingsFits 5 years$857$280 – $1,6352019118 listingsFits 5 years$857$280 – $1,635201874 listingsFits 3 years$845$275 – $1,158201769 listingsFits 3 years$875$275 – $1,158201683 listingsFits 3 years$750$275 – $1,1562015153 listingsFits 3 years$550$300 – $1,000
Market analysis
How much does a used Lexus ES350 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Lexus ES350 tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $550, while 2025 tops the table at $1,273. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus ES350 sits 76% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 3% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 90% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) 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 Lexus ES350 parts are priced?
01wide ±213%
Transmission Control Module
$140median
$35$631
02wide ±159%
Air Bag
$358median
$65$1,200
03wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$825median
$300$2,305
04wide ±213%
Car Radio
$500median
$85$2,217
05wide ±100%
Front Seat
$271median
$95$635
06wide ±105%
Tail Light
$324median
$70$752
07wide ±193%
Wheels
$269median
$59$1,100
08wide ±133%
Side Mirror
$425median
$75$1,203
09wide ±257%
Brake Caliper
$69median
$20$375
10wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$685median
$295$1,857
11wide ±184%
Steering Column
$185median
$45$727
12wide ±112%
Quarter Panel
$590median
$246$1,565
Price comparisons
Compare Lexus ES350 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsLexusES350
Mustang$431
ES350$760
$329 diff5,950 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsLexusES350
Class$739
ES350$760
$21 diff5,925 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsLexusES350
Camaro$400
ES350$760
$360 diff5,766 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsLexusES350
F250$1,071
ES350$760
$311 diff5,014 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsLexusES350
Elantra$600
ES350$760
$160 diff3,901 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsLexusES350
F150$850
ES350$760
$90 diff3,628 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
Lexusspread ±42%
Lexus GX460
$2,256median
$400$2,278
Lexuswide ±88%
Lexus IS350
$675median
$240$1,426
Lexuswide ±67%
Lexus NX300
$1,426median
$585$2,500
Lexuswide ±97%
Lexus RX
$2,163median
$350$4,525
Common questions
Lexus ES350 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Lexus ES350?
The median asking price is $760 across 768 priced listings from 207 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $550.
How much does it cost to replace a Lexus ES350 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Lexus ES350 tailgate replacement typically runs $905–$1,285 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $760, 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 Lexus ES350 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 Lexus ES350 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus ES350 tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.