Toyota RAV4 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $380
- Average
- $1,463
- High
- $3,572
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota RAV4 tailgate?
Asking prices from 299 salvage yards in 32 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 tailgate costs $380 to $3,572, with a median asking price of $1,461. Based on 804 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Toyota RAV4 tailgate is listed
We found priced Toyota RAV4 tailgate listings at 299 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 255 listings (30% of the total) from 64 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $986, while Wisconsin yards ask $1,845, 87% 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 | 255 | 64 | $986-33% |
| Texas | 233 | 52 | $1,520+4% |
| Florida | 74 | 23 | $1,318-10% |
| Illinois | 58 | 16 | $1,804+23% |
| Michigan | 36 | 16 | $1,763+21% |
| Georgia | 28 | 16 | $1,426-2% |
| Oklahoma | 19 | 5 | $1,455 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | 10 | $1,845+26% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,461 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota RAV4 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,461
- Toyota RAV4 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,605–$1,985
- 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 RAV4 tailgate cost by year?
202581 listingsFits 7 years$1,400$400 – $3,000202440 listingsFits 7 years$1,595$400 – $3,0002023100 listingsFits 7 years$1,800$1,020 – $2,750202242 listingsFits 7 years$1,375$400 – $3,000202119 listingsFits 6 years$1,600$1,349 – $2,4902020100 listingsFits 7 years$1,597$380 – $2,4902019100 listingsFits 7 years$1,597$380 – $2,4902018150 listingsFits 3 years$1,750$397 – $3,3502017150 listingsFits 3 years$1,455$499 – $3,572201679 listingsFits 3 years$893$440 – $1,8002015209 listingsFits 3 years$900$384 – $1,945
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota RAV4 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota RAV4 tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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, manual liftgate, lists at a $1,375 median, while power liftgate commands $1,750, a 27% 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 $893, while 2023 tops the table at $1,800. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota RAV4 sits 33% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 239% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 98% 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 Toyota RAV4 parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Headlight Assembly
$463median
$135$1,600
02wide ±204%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$35$648
03wide ±250%
Grille
$125median
$24$650
04wide ±134%
Wheels
$220median
$70$658
05wide ±191%
Steering Rack
$352median
$68$1,416
06wide ±198%
Side Mirror
$200median
$35$825
07wide ±149%
Front Bumper
$120median
$38$395
08wide ±95%
Transmission
$2,350median
$897$5,380
09wide ±181%
Engine
$2,000median
$276$7,500
10wide ±176%
Tail Light
$115median
$25$430
11wide ±189%
Radiator
$175median
$50$710
12wide ±280%
Rear Bumper
$120median
$30$703
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota RAV4 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsToyotaRAV4
F250$1,100
RAV4$1,461
$361 diff6,194 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsToyotaRAV4
Camaro$400
RAV4$1,461
$1,061 diff5,802 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsToyotaRAV4
Rogue$1,200
RAV4$1,461
$261 diff3,587 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsToyotaRAV4
Fe$700
RAV4$1,461
$761 diff3,416 listings
TailgatecompareToyotaCamryvsToyotaRAV4
Camry$846
RAV4$1,461
$615 diff3,204 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsToyotaRAV4
Explorer$795
RAV4$1,461
$666 diff3,007 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 ±239%
Toyota Corolla
$510median
$120$2,557
Toyotawide ±158%
Toyota Highlander
$1,350median
$247$4,500
Toyotawide ±180%
Toyota Prius
$1,249median
$195$4,700
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 RAV4 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Toyota RAV4?
The median asking price is $1,461 across 804 priced listings from 299 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $893.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota RAV4 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Toyota RAV4 tailgate replacement typically runs $1,605–$1,985 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,461, 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota RAV4 tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.