Subaru Ascent tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $482
- Average
- $1,173
- High
- $1,950
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Ascent tailgate?
Asking prices from 164 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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Last updatedSep 23, 2026AS
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 Ascent 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 Subaru Ascent tailgate costs $482 to $1,950, with a median asking price of $1,101. Based on 533 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Subaru Ascent tailgate is listed
We found priced Subaru Ascent tailgate listings at 164 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 94 listings (17% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $700, while Illinois yards ask $1,439, 106% 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 | 94 | 20 | $990-10% |
| Texas | 72 | 19 | $700-36% |
| Florida | 44 | 9 | $967-12% |
| Michigan | 30 | 8 | $1,420+29% |
| Ohio | 29 | 7 | $1,300+18% |
| Georgia | 27 | 8 | $967-12% |
| South Carolina | 25 | 4 | $1,020-7% |
| Illinois | 24 | 7 | $1,439+31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Ascent tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,101
- Subaru Ascent median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,245–$1,625
- 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
(rear view camera), privacy tint, power liftgate (smart rear view)47 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$1,555$700 – $1,935
(rear view camera), privacy tint, w/o power liftgate25 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$1,475$900 – $1,779
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Ascent tailgate cost by year?
202586 listingsFits 3 years$1,490$700 – $1,935202484 listingsFits 3 years$1,470$500 – $1,950202384 listingsFits 3 years$1,470$500 – $1,950202288 listingsFits 4 years$967$500 – $1,540202188 listingsFits 4 years$990$482 – $1,520202088 listingsFits 4 years$967$500 – $1,540201988 listingsFits 4 years$950$500 – $1,325
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Ascent tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Ascent tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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, (rear view camera), w/o privacy tint, lists at a $1,355 median, while (rear view camera), privacy tint, power liftgate (smart rear view) commands $1,555, a 15% 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 $950, while 2025 tops the table at $1,490. Parts from 2019–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Ascent sits level with the Ford F250 ($1,100), 155% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 49% above 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 Subaru Ascent parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$21$410
02wide ±131%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$35$305
03wide ±123%
Air Bag
$320median
$65$850
04wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$300median
$99$840
05wide ±177%
Center Console
$125median
$50$493
06wide ±90%
Front Seat
$226median
$93$500
07wide ±159%
Car Radio
$235median
$64$812
08wide ±149%
Wheels
$204median
$52$658
09wide ±105%
Tail Light
$170median
$55$413
10wide ±151%
Steering Column
$143median
$60$493
11wide ±93%
Strut
$139median
$40$299
12wide ±153%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$255
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Ascent tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsSubaruAscent
F250$1,100
Ascent$1,101
$1 diff5,923 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsSubaruAscent
Mustang$431
Ascent$1,101
$670 diff5,715 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$739
Ascent$1,101
$362 diff5,690 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsSubaruAscent
Camaro$400
Ascent$1,101
$701 diff5,531 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruAscent
Elantra$600
Ascent$1,101
$501 diff3,666 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsSubaruAscent
F150$850
Ascent$1,101
$251 diff3,393 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
Subaruwide ±131%
Subaru Crosstrek
$661median
$140$1,868
Subaruwide ±116%
Subaru Forester
$995median
$175$2,479
Subaruwide ±162%
Subaru Impreza
$430median
$125$1,515
Subaruwide ±191%
Subaru Outback
$430median
$125$1,769
Subaruwide ±117%
Subaru WRX
$390median
$150$1,062
Common questions
Subaru Ascent tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Subaru Ascent?
The median asking price is $1,101 across 533 priced listings from 164 yards. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $950.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Ascent tailgate?
Using a used part, a Subaru Ascent tailgate replacement typically runs $1,245–$1,625 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,101, 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 Subaru Ascent model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Ascent tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Ascent tailgate fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.