Used Toyota 4Runner tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Toyota 4Runner tailgate?

Asking prices from 247 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner tailgate costs $1,018 to $3,249, with a median asking price of $1,848. Based on 646 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Toyota 4Runner tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$1,018
Average
$1,857
High
$3,249
906 listings observed · 646 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Where the Toyota 4Runner tailgate is listed

We found priced Toyota 4Runner tailgate listings at 247 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 192 listings (22% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $448, while Georgia yards ask $1,981, 342% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas19224$1,800-3%
Florida11026$1,690-9%
North Carolina5115$1,876+2%
Tennessee477$1,960+6%
California4413$775-58%
Georgia3813$1,981+7%
Oklahoma313$448-76%
Mississippi294$1,750-5%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,848 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota 4Runner tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$1,848
Toyota 4Runner median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,995–$2,375
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

manual liftgate

4 listings
$3,149$2,500 – $3,249

power liftgate (hands free), w/o logo

1 listings
$3,026$3,026 – $3,026

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota 4Runner tailgate cost by year?

$1,553$1,959$2,365$2,771$3,17720152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota 4Runner tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota 4Runner tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 3 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 (hands free), w/o logo, lists at a $3,026 median, while manual liftgate commands $3,149, a 4% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $1,725, while 2025 tops the table at $3,026. Parts from 2014–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota 4Runner sits 68% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 329% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 150% 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

  1. Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
  2. Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
  3. Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
  4. Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
  5. Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.

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How much is a used tailgate for a Toyota 4Runner?

The median asking price is $1,848 across 646 priced listings from 247 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,725.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota 4Runner tailgate?

Using a used part, a Toyota 4Runner tailgate replacement typically runs $1,995–$2,375 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,848, 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota 4Runner tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Toyota 4Runner Tailgate Cost — From $1,018 to $3,249