Toyota Highlander transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $160
- Average
- $1,195
- High
- $3,424
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander transfer case?
Asking prices from 220 salvage yards in 39 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 Highlander transfer case
What the transfer case does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transfer case price guide →
Also known asT-Case4x4 Transfer Case4WD Transfer CaseTransfer Box
Price summary
A used Toyota Highlander transfer case costs $160 to $3,424, with a median asking price of $1,400. Based on 385 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$478
Grade B (good)$1,520
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$160–$3,424278 listings
Grade BStandard used$193–$2,82595 listings
Grade XUngraded$193–$2,10012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $160–$3,424 | 278 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $193–$2,825 | 95 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $193–$2,100 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$478
Grade B$1,520
Ungraded$1,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $160–$3,424 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Highlander transfer case is listed
We found priced Toyota Highlander transfer case listings at 220 salvage yards across 39 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 113 listings (13% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $153, while New York yards ask $2,073, 1255% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 113 | 15 | $239-83% |
| New York | 83 | 19 | $2,073+48% |
| Colorado | 59 | 5 | $153-89% |
| California | 55 | 18 | $950-32% |
| Wisconsin | 52 | 5 | $251-82% |
| Kentucky | 49 | 9 | $366-74% |
| Missouri | 41 | 11 | $1,869+34% |
| Georgia | 32 | 6 | $165-88% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,400 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,400
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,685–$2,300
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transfer case replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transfer case fluid. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transfer case replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Highlander transfer case cost by year?
202535 listingsFits 3 years$1,700$949 – $2,337202426 listingsFits 3 years$1,275$950 – $2,337202335 listingsFits 3 years$1,700$950 – $2,337202250 listingsFits 3 years$2,074$1,400 – $2,825202150 listingsFits 3 years$1,903$1,321 – $3,424202050 listingsFits 3 years$1,850$1,300 – $2,734201950 listingsFits 11 years$350$175 – $600201850 listingsFits 7 years$225$193 – $623201750 listingsFits 7 years$225$193 – $623201650 listingsFits 10 years$296$160 – $1,650201536 listingsFits 10 years$350$160 – $1,650
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander transfer case cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Highlander transfer case 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.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $225, while 2022 tops the table at $2,074. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 39% above the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 350% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 67% above the Jeep Wrangler ($838) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transfer case: what to check
- Match the exact model code. Gear ratios differ across trims of the same truck.
- Ask whether fluid was inspected at removal; metallic fluid means walk away.
- Confirm electronic vs manual shift versions.
- Check the output shaft splines for wear before install.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Toyota Highlander parts are priced?
01wide ±142%
Axle Shaft
$171median
$35$520
02wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$595median
$99$1,800
03wide ±182%
Side Mirror
$245median
$65$958
04wide ±137%
Wheels
$241median
$65$725
05wide ±170%
Grille
$226median
$38$806
06wide ±142%
Strut
$150median
$47$472
07wide ±195%
Radiator
$200median
$50$829
08wide ±159%
Engine
$2,900median
$400$9,642
09wide ±124%
Tail Light
$181median
$47$495
10wide ±112%
Transmission
$3,200median
$540$7,702
11wide ±122%
AC Compressor
$213median
$55$573
12wide ±124%
AC Condenser
$182median
$50$500
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
Ram3500vsToyotaHighlander
3500$1,005
Highlander$1,400
$395 diff6,091 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySilverado1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$311
Highlander$1,400
$1,089 diff4,412 listings
Transfer CasecompareJeepWranglervsToyotaHighlander
Wrangler$838
Highlander$1,400
$562 diff4,292 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCSierra1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$383
Highlander$1,400
$1,017 diff4,087 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF150vsToyotaHighlander
F150$346
Highlander$1,400
$1,054 diff3,781 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsToyotaHighlander
Yukon$287
Highlander$1,400
$1,113 diff3,288 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±194%
BMW X3
$871median
$163$3,536
BMWwide ±285%
BMW X5
$791median
$131$4,642
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$270median
$89$1,095
Chevywide ±232%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$311median
$95$1,539
Chevywide ±261%
Chevy Tahoe
$300median
$65$1,633
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Traverse
$230median
$85$1,101
Dodgewide ±170%
Dodge Challenger
$200median
$75$753
Toyotawide ±228%
Toyota 4Runner
$550median
$93$2,600
Toyotawide ±101%
Toyota Camry
$208median
$94$513
Toyotaspread ±37%
Toyota Corolla
$788median
$566$1,154
Toyotawide ±174%
Toyota RAV4
$202median
$75$777
Toyotawide ±197%
Toyota Tacoma
$426median
$94$1,774
Common questions
Toyota Highlander transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Toyota Highlander?
The median asking price is $1,400 across 385 priced listings from 220 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $478. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $225.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander transfer case?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander transfer case replacement typically runs $1,685–$2,300 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $1,400, and independent-shop labor for transfer case replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include transfer case fluid. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander transfer case years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Highlander transfer case fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.