Subaru Forester torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $99
- Average
- $349
- High
- $695

Vehicle-specific price guide
A used Subaru Forester torque converter costs $99 to $695, with a median asking price of $450. Based on 7 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2022 (5 model years), updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $200–$695 | 4 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $99–$450 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $99–$695 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Model-year comparison
Market analysis
Expect to pay $99–$695 for a used Subaru Forester torque converter; the median listing asks $450. That figure comes from 7 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 355% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $450.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2023 tops the table at $450. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 109% above the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 26% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 210% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
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Common questions
Based on 7 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester torque converter lists between $99 and $695, with a median asking price of $450.
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester torque converter replacement typically runs $925–$1,950 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $450, 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.
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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.
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2021, 2020, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester torque converter listings appear across model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 5 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.
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Subaru Forester torque converter prices on this page apply — median $450, from 7 salvage yard listings.