Acura RDX torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $70
- Average
- $260
- High
- $695
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX torque converter ?
How much does a used Acura RDX torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Acura RDX torque converter costs $70 to $695, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 31 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2022 (12 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$450
Grade C (fair)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$69520 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$4504 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$3004 listings
Grade XUngraded$70–$2003 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$695 | 20 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$450 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$300 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$200 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$450
Grade C$300
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $70–$695 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $675–$1,700
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown
1.6L; SE & Titanium; (4-97)
4 listingsInterchange 2013–2015$125$125 – $2002.0L; SE & Titanium; (4-122)
1 listingsInterchange 2013–2019$200$200 – $200Search using Ford Escape and similar models
1 listings$125$125 – $125Search using only Ford Escape
1 listings$125$125 – $125Model-year comparison
What does a Acura RDX torque converter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX torque converter cost?
The going rate for a used Acura RDX torque converter is $200 at the median, with listings spanning $70 to $695. That figure comes from 31 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, S, lists at a $125 median, while 2.0L; SE & Titanium; (4-122) commands $200, a 60% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2021 tops the table at $450. Parts from 2009–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits 7% below the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 67% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 38% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used torque converter: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Acura RDX parts are priced?
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Engine
$2,156median
$50$5,812
02wide ±212%
Transmission
$700median
$135$3,102
03wide ±148%
Front Bumper
$273median
$58$865
04wide ±140%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$68$767
05wide ±76%
Hood
$694median
$200$1,250
06wide ±88%
Fender
$328median
$99$674
07wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$960median
$100$1,425
08wide ±88%
Tail Light
$182median
$59$380
09wide ±172%
Alternator
$115median
$35$430
10wide ±197%
Starter
$71median
$25$305
11wide ±323%
Radiator
$123median
$51$845
12wide ±132%
AC Compressor
$162median
$25$454
13wide ±303%
Transfer Case
$180median
$10$1,100
14wide ±72%
Axle Shaft
$149median
$65$279
15wide ±127%
Strut
$161median
$40$450
16wide ±520%
Steering Rack
$200median
$65$2,143
17wide ±504%
Grille
$125median
$39$1,298
18wide ±137%
Side Mirror
$621median
$50$1,750
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Turbocharger
$309median
$100$945
20wide ±439%
AC Condenser
$128median
$50$1,173
21wide ±8418%
Wheels
$171median
$34$28,825
22wide ±158%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$35$350
23wide ±861%
Water Pump
$103median
$25$1,799
24wide ±160%
Power Steering Pump
$270median
$35$900
25wide ±279%
ABS Module
$146median
$40$854
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±225%
Engine Computer
$167median
$23$775
28wide ±178%
Throttle Body
$86median
$10$316
29wide ±398%
Brake Caliper
$60median
$15$493
30wide ±142%
Drive Shaft
$149median
$88$512
31wide ±100%
Tailgate
$1,750median
$65$3,548
32wide ±150%
Intake Manifold
$115median
$50$395
33wide ±86%
Control Arm
$163median
$75$355
34wide ±240%
Blower Motor
$76median
$40$405
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Exhaust Manifold
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36wide ±183%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$35$405
37wide ±120%
Steering Column
$127median
$50$354
38wide ±90%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$70$344
39wide ±139%
Window Regulator
$110median
$40$345
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41wide ±185%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$45$600
42wide ±154%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$20$325
43wide ±533%
Car Radio
$132median
$35$1,443
44wide ±148%
Heater Core
$101median
$101$400
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Rear View Mirror
$103median
$45$395
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Sunroof
$202median
$65$807
47wide ±119%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$260
48wide ±83%
Fog Light
$209median
$40$387
49wide ±231%
Center Console
$99median
$35$493
50wide ±377%
Air Bag
$320median
$86$2,500
51spread ±43%
Door Assembly
$1,096median
$520$1,466
52wide ±108%
Quarter Panel
$556median
$246$1,449
53wide ±120%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$531median
$25$1,298
54wide ±164%
Front Seat
$215median
$65$770
Price comparisons
Compare Acura RDX torque converter prices
Torque Convertercompare
JeepCherokeevsAcuraRDX
Cherokee$215
RDX$200
$15 diff509 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordF150vsAcuraRDX
F150$612
RDX$200
$412 diff399 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyEquinoxvsAcuraRDX
Equinox$145
RDX$200
$55 diff330 listings
Torque ConvertercompareRam1500vsAcuraRDX
1500$345
RDX$200
$145 diff253 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyTraxvsAcuraRDX
Trax$141
RDX$200
$59 diff230 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordExplorervsAcuraRDX
Explorer$300
RDX$200
$100 diff197 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±69%
Acura MDX
$400median
$199$750
BMWspread ±24%
BMW X3
$250median
$132$250
BMWspread ±59%
BMW X5
$210median
$200$449
Chevytight ±5%
Chevy Colorado
$275median
$248$275
Chevywide ±119%
Chevy Equinox
$145median
$55$400
Chevywide ±118%
Chevy Malibu
$167median
$55$450
Chevyspread ±50%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$250median
$250$500
Chevywide ±60%
Chevy Tahoe
$250median
$150$450
Chevyspread ±27%
Chevy Traverse
$237median
$150$280
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Trax
$141median
$55$310
Dodgewide ±65%
Dodge Challenger
$250median
$175$500
Dodgespread ±42%
Dodge Charger
$250median
$90$300
Common questions
Acura RDX torque converter FAQ
How much is a used torque converter for a Acura RDX?
Based on 31 priced salvage yard listings, a used Acura RDX torque converter lists between $70 and $695, with a median asking price of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX torque converter?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX torque converter replacement typically runs $675–$1,700 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $200, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Acura RDX torque converter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Acura RDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura RDX torque converter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Acura RDX torque converter listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Acura RDX transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Acura RDX torque converter prices on this page apply — median $200, from 31 salvage yard listings.