Subaru Forester tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $175
- Average
- $984
- High
- $2,479
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester tailgate?
Asking prices from 550 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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 updatedOct 22, 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 Forester 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 Forester tailgate costs $175 to $2,479, with a median asking price of $995. Based on 1,819 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester tailgate is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester tailgate listings at 550 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 474 listings (20% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $574, while North Carolina yards ask $1,300, 126% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 474 | 47 | $574-42% |
| California | 198 | 42 | $1,000+1% |
| Illinois | 128 | 25 | $1,231+24% |
| Michigan | 125 | 31 | $1,220+23% |
| Missouri | 117 | 20 | $870-13% |
| North Carolina | 80 | 25 | $1,300+31% |
| Wisconsin | 78 | 20 | $1,250+26% |
| Pennsylvania | 76 | 17 | $1,212+22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $995 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $995
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,140–$1,520
- 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
power liftgate, surround view, US market
4 listings$1,000$505 – $1,864power liftgate, surround view, Canada market
2 listings$505$505 – $505Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester tailgate cost by year?
2025174 listingsFits 8 years$1,600$175 – $2,4792024150 listingsFits 6 years$1,209$186 – $1,8252023150 listingsFits 7 years$1,225$200 – $1,8242022199 listingsFits 7 years$1,173$200 – $2,0002021191 listingsFits 7 years$1,235$180 – $2,0002020197 listingsFits 6 years$1,194$186 – $2,0002019200 listingsFits 7 years$1,225$180 – $1,9432018150 listingsFits 2 years$667$175 – $9602017150 listingsFits 2 years$609$350 – $1,0442016200 listingsFits 5 years$481$175 – $8202015200 listingsFits 5 years$481$175 – $820
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester 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, power liftgate, surround view, Canada market, lists at a $505 median, while power liftgate, rear view camera, Sport commands $1,800, a 256% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $481, while 2025 tops the table at $1,600. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 10% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 131% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 35% 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 Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±111%
Axle Shaft
$136median
$40$343
06wide ±149%
Grille
$191median
$50$621
07wide ±108%
Fender
$290median
$90$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
12wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsSubaruForester
F250$1,100
Forester$995
$105 diff7,209 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsSubaruForester
Camaro$400
Forester$995
$595 diff6,817 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsSubaruForester
Rogue$1,200
Forester$995
$205 diff4,602 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruForester
Fe$700
Forester$995
$295 diff4,431 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$795
Forester$995
$200 diff4,022 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruForester
Class$560
Forester$995
$435 diff3,902 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 ±67%
Subaru Ascent
$1,101median
$482$1,950
Subaruwide ±131%
Subaru Crosstrek
$661median
$140$1,868
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 Forester tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $995 across 1,819 priced listings from 550 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $481.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester tailgate?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester tailgate replacement typically runs $1,140–$1,520 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $995, 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 Forester 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 Subaru Forester tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.