Toyota Highlander torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $241
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander torque converter ?
How much does a used Toyota Highlander torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Toyota Highlander torque converter costs $150 to $500, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2023 (12 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$2256 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$1502 listings
Grade CVisible wear$500–$5002 listings
Grade XUngraded$231–$2312 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$225 | 6 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$150 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $500–$500 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $231–$231 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$150
Grade C$500
Ungraded$231
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$500 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Toyota Highlander 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
Search using Kia Sportage and similar models
2 listings$231$200 – $231Search using only Kia Sportage
2 listings$231$200 – $231SX Turbo
1 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$225$225 – $225EX, LX & S
1 listings$200$200 – $200Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Highlander torque converter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander torque converter cost?
The going rate for a used Toyota Highlander torque converter is $200 at the median, with listings spanning $150 to $500. That figure comes from 12 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, EX, LX & S, lists at a $200 median, while Search using only Kia Sportage commands $231, a 16% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2019 tops the table at $225. Parts from 2009–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander 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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Tailgate
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Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander torque converter prices
Torque Convertercompare
JeepCherokeevsToyotaHighlander
Cherokee$215
Highlander$200
$15 diff490 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordF150vsToyotaHighlander
F150$612
Highlander$200
$412 diff380 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyEquinoxvsToyotaHighlander
Equinox$145
Highlander$200
$55 diff311 listings
Torque ConvertercompareRam1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$345
Highlander$200
$145 diff234 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyTraxvsToyotaHighlander
Trax$141
Highlander$200
$59 diff211 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordExplorervsToyotaHighlander
Explorer$300
Highlander$200
$100 diff178 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±69%
Acura MDX
$400median
$199$750
Acurawide ±156%
Acura RDX
$200median
$70$695
BMWspread ±24%
BMW X3
$250median
$132$250
BMWspread ±59%
BMW X5
$210median
$200$449
Toyotaspread ±32%
Toyota 4Runner
$486median
$225$538
Toyotawide ±94%
Toyota Camry
$360median
$100$775
Toyotawide ±725%
Toyota Corolla
$100median
$100$1,549
Toyotaspread ±59%
Toyota RAV4
$360median
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Common questions
Toyota Highlander torque converter FAQ
How much is a used torque converter for a Toyota Highlander?
Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings, a used Toyota Highlander torque converter lists between $150 and $500, with a median asking price of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander torque converter?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander torque converter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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 Toyota Highlander model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Toyota Highlander torque converter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Toyota Highlander torque converter listings appear across model years 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 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 Toyota Highlander transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Toyota Highlander torque converter prices on this page apply — median $200, from 12 salvage yard listings.