Used 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Subaru Forester Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2016 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate

A used 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate costs between $175 and $820, with a median of $481 from 184 salvage yard listings.

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 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate costs $175 to $820, with a median asking price of $481. Based on 184 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2018 (5 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2016 Subaru Forester tailgate price snapshot

USD
Low
$175
Average
$461
High
$820
200 listings observed · 184 priced listings used · last updated Sep 21, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$481
2016 Subaru Forester median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$625–$1,005
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

spoiler, power lift48 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$511$225 – $795
w/o spoiler; w/o privacy tint glass47 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$420$175 – $640
w/o spoiler; privacy tint glass45 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$481$250 – $597
spoiler, w/o power lift44 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$490$228 – $820

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Subaru Forester compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 184 with posted prices. Its $481 median is 52% below the Subaru Forester guide's $995 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Subaru Forester tailgate cost in other years?

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01wide ±173%

AC Compressor

$114median
$40$434
02wide ±139%

ABS Module

$166median
$38$500
03wide ±138%

Air Bag

$380median
$64$1,116
04wide ±166%

Alternator

$107median
$30$385
05wide ±146%

Axle Shaft

$127median
$35$405
06wide ±95%

Blower Motor

$76median
$45$190
07wide ±193%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$20$310
08wide ±108%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$425median
$150$1,069
09wide ±102%

Front Bumper

$209median
$73$500
10wide ±132%

Rear Bumper

$220median
$64$645
11wide ±179%

Car Radio

$215median
$56$824
12wide ±190%

Center Console

$105median
$45$445
13wide ±150%

AC Condenser

$178median
$30$563
14wide ±118%

Control Arm

$120median
$34$316
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±89%

Door Assembly

$885median
$174$1,755
17wide ±202%

Drive Shaft

$125median
$60$565
18wide ±159%

Engine

$1,658median
$430$5,699
19wide ±151%

Engine Computer

$141median
$35$462
20wide ±267%

Exhaust Manifold

$300median
$100$1,699
21wide ±114%

Fender

$283median
$74$718
22wide ±123%

Fog Light

$178median
$35$474
23wide ±161%

Front Seat

$160median
$56$570
24wide ±149%

Fuel Pump

$113median
$30$367
25wide ±96%

Fuel Tank

$192median
$65$434
26wide ±160%

Grille

$190median
$49$656
27wide ±120%

Headlight Assembly

$625median
$105$1,600
28wide ±170%

Heater Core

$116median
$65$460
29wide ±76%

Hood

$625median
$150$1,094
30wide ±72%

Ignition Switch

$99median
$38$180
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Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

32wide ±169%

Intake Manifold

$126median
$25$450
33wide ±175%

Master Cylinder

$76median
$22$288
34wide ±163%

Side Mirror

$180median
$39$626
35spread ±23%

Power Steering Pump

$80median
$45$81
36wide ±74%

Quarter Panel

$526median
$250$1,027
37wide ±262%

Radiator

$188median
$50$1,034
38wide ±224%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$20$481
39wide ±153%

Starter

$97median
$25$321
40wide ±126%

Steering Column

$126median
$50$368
41wide ±123%

Steering Rack

$375median
$65$985
42wide ±65%

Steering Wheel

$174median
$75$302
43wide ±149%

Strut

$115median
$30$372
44wide ±98%

Sunroof

$300median
$100$688
45wide ±112%

Tail Light

$218median
$40$530
46wide ±151%

Throttle Body

$86median
$29$288
47wide ±63%

Torque Converter

$99median
$75$200
48spread ±48%

Transfer Case

$700median
$125$800
49wide ±166%

Transmission

$1,250median
$250$4,394
50wide ±223%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$30$521
51wide ±79%

Turbocharger

$350median
$120$670
52wide ±134%

Water Pump

$85median
$20$248
53wide ±195%

Wheels

$137median
$35$570
54wide ±167%

Window Regulator

$114median
$25$405

Common questions

2016 Subaru Forester tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate?

Based on 184 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate lists between $175 and $820, with a median asking price of $481.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate replacement typically runs $625–$1,005 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $481, 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.

Will a 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Subaru Forester truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Forester tailgate — median $481, from 184 listings.

2016 Subaru Forester Tailgate Cost — Used From $175 to $820