Toyota Corolla tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $120
- Average
- $615
- High
- $2,557
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Corolla tailgate?
Asking prices from 536 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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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 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla tailgate costs $120 to $2,557, with a median asking price of $510. Based on 1,894 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Toyota Corolla tailgate is listed
We found priced Toyota Corolla tailgate listings at 536 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 406 listings (21% of the total) from 78 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $350, while California yards ask $695, 99% 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 | 406 | 78 | $695+36% |
| Texas | 242 | 65 | $566+11% |
| Michigan | 203 | 50 | $566+11% |
| Florida | 156 | 48 | $350-31% |
| Illinois | 152 | 34 | $482-5% |
| Wisconsin | 102 | 21 | $450-12% |
| Arizona | 96 | 23 | $451-12% |
| Indiana | 96 | 21 | $400-22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $510 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Corolla tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $510
- Toyota Corolla median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $655–$1,035
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Corolla tailgate cost by year?
2025239 listingsFits 7 years$870$150 – $1,3562024150 listingsFits 8 years$431$125 – $1,4002023184 listingsFits 12 years$1,139$120 – $2,5572022153 listingsFits 7 years$787$300 – $1,3562021250 listingsFits 8 years$750$253 – $1,3132020250 listingsFits 8 years$750$253 – $1,2772019290 listingsFits 9 years$387$125 – $1,0052018240 listingsFits 6 years$370$125 – $7012017250 listingsFits 6 years$350$150 – $7262016250 listingsFits 6 years$330$150 – $7762015250 listingsFits 6 years$400$150 – $726
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Corolla tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Corolla 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, Hatchback, lists at a $715 median, while Sedan, spoiler, keyless ignition (smart key) commands $1,084, a 52% 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 $330, while 2023 tops the table at $1,139. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Corolla sits 54% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 18% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 31% 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 Toyota Corolla parts are priced?
01wide ±141%
Side Mirror
$145median
$35$444
02wide ±234%
Wheels
$175median
$30$850
03wide ±175%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$444
04wide ±119%
Headlight Assembly
$540median
$135$1,420
05wide ±151%
Strut
$100median
$30$332
06wide ±150%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$30$360
07wide ±226%
Grille
$135median
$28$638
08wide ±188%
Alternator
$95median
$30$387
09wide ±229%
Engine
$1,350median
$278$6,450
10wide ±90%
Transmission
$2,000median
$750$4,360
11wide ±187%
Starter
$78median
$25$316
12wide ±134%
Steering Rack
$175median
$30$500
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Corolla tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsToyotaCorolla
F250$1,100
Corolla$510
$590 diff7,284 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsToyotaCorolla
Mustang$431
Corolla$510
$79 diff7,076 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsToyotaCorolla
Class$739
Corolla$510
$229 diff7,051 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsToyotaCorolla
Camaro$400
Corolla$510
$110 diff6,892 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsToyotaCorolla
Elantra$600
Corolla$510
$90 diff5,027 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsToyotaCorolla
Challenger$453
Corolla$510
$57 diff4,571 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
Toyotawide ±60%
Toyota 4Runner
$1,848median
$1,018$3,249
Toyotawide ±84%
Toyota Camry
$846median
$360$1,775
Toyotawide ±158%
Toyota Highlander
$1,350median
$247$4,500
Toyotawide ±180%
Toyota Prius
$1,249median
$195$4,700
Toyotawide ±109%
Toyota RAV4
$1,461median
$380$3,572
Toyotawide ±109%
Toyota Sienna
$1,076median
$430$2,770
Toyotawide ±91%
Toyota Tacoma
$1,000median
$373$2,200
Toyotawide ±71%
Toyota Tundra
$1,373median
$465$2,412
Common questions
Toyota Corolla tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Toyota Corolla?
The median asking price is $510 across 1,894 priced listings from 536 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $330.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Corolla tailgate?
Using a used part, a Toyota Corolla tailgate replacement typically runs $655–$1,035 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $510, 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 Corolla 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 Corolla tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Corolla tailgate fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.