Subaru Outback tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $524
- High
- $1,769
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback tailgate?
Asking prices from 521 salvage yards in 42 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 21, 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 Outback 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 Outback tailgate costs $125 to $1,769, with a median asking price of $430. Based on 1,194 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback tailgate is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback tailgate listings at 521 salvage yards across 42 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 270 listings (14% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $330, while Pennsylvania yards ask $638, 93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 270 | 38 | $444+3% |
| North Carolina | 142 | 33 | $516+20% |
| Indiana | 132 | 21 | $330-23% |
| Illinois | 129 | 26 | $435+1% |
| Wisconsin | 127 | 32 | $401-7% |
| Ohio | 122 | 25 | $431 |
| Georgia | 94 | 19 | $428 |
| Pennsylvania | 80 | 25 | $638+48% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $430 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $430
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $575–$955
- 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 Subaru Outback (Impreza) and similar models44 listings$1,450$674 – $1,769
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Outback tailgate cost by year?
2025100 listings$1,450$674 – $1,769202450 listingsFits 2 years$1,079$550 – $1,665202332 listingsFits 7 years$466$145 – $9922022150 listingsFits 7 years$433$125 – $1,4002021150 listingsFits 7 years$450$170 – $1,0502020149 listingsFits 7 years$444$145 – $9742019150 listingsFits 7 years$462$200 – $984201834 listingsFits 6 years$518$250 – $7382017149 listingsFits 7 years$423$145 – $9252016150 listingsFits 5 years$304$140 – $5552015200 listingsFits 6 years$276$135 – $597
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $276, while 2025 tops the table at $1,450. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 61% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), level with the Ford Mustang ($431), and 42% 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 Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±164%
Tail Light
$125median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
AC Compressor
$136median
$35$343
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsSubaruOutback
F250$1,100
Outback$430
$670 diff6,584 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsSubaruOutback
Camaro$400
Outback$430
$30 diff6,192 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsSubaruOutback
Rogue$1,200
Outback$430
$770 diff3,977 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruOutback
Fe$700
Outback$430
$270 diff3,806 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$795
Outback$430
$365 diff3,397 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$560
Outback$430
$130 diff3,277 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 ±116%
Subaru Forester
$995median
$175$2,479
Subaruwide ±162%
Subaru Impreza
$430median
$125$1,515
Subaruwide ±117%
Subaru WRX
$390median
$150$1,062
Common questions
Subaru Outback tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $430 across 1,194 priced listings from 521 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $276.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback tailgate?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback tailgate replacement typically runs $575–$955 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $430, 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 Outback 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 Outback tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback tailgate fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.