Used 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Acura RDX Transmission Control Module prices

Year-specific used transmission control module pricing for the 2018 Acura RDX, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 14, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module

A used 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module costs between $35 and $350, with a median of $110 from 688 salvage yard listings.

What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →

Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary

A used 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module costs $35 to $350, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 688 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (9 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$134
Grade C (fair)$75

2018 Acura RDX transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$134
High
$350
809 listings observed · 688 priced listings used · last updated Sep 14, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$350553 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$340125 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$853 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1257 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$350 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$110
2018 Acura RDX median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$205–$410
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Door, (power liftgate control, LH quarter panel)48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$111$35 – $232
Steering, (RH kick panel), w/o pre-crash system47 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$101$40 – $226
Body Control (BCM), (active control engine mount), (US market), FWD46 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$103$40 – $307
Air Bag, (center dash)45 listings$145$50 – $231
Body Control (BCM), (active control engine mount), (US market), AWD45 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$110$59 – $310
Transmission, (on transmission)44 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$101$85 – $241
Memory, seat memory control (under LH seat)43 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$101$65 – $271
Security, (smart unit, center dash)43 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$110$40 – $226
Theft-Locking, (smart power control unit, LH dash), ID 38320TX4A3143 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$110$40 – $226
Transfer Case, (AWD control unit, LH dash)42 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$125$40 – $340
Steering, (RH kick panel), pre-crash system40 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$121$45 – $350
Memory, mirror memory (LH door)39 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$81$40 – $134
Driver Assist, compass (LH rear roof)38 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$110$60 – $340
Driver Assist, remote start (RH dash)38 listingsInterchange 2015–2022$110$70 – $271
Lamps, (LED)32 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$100$45 – $193
Theft-Locking, (smart power control unit, LH dash), ID 38320TX4A4112 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$115$55 – $207

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Acura RDX compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 809 observed listings, including 688 with posted prices. Its $110 median is 2% above the Acura RDX guide's $108 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022. Shopping across all 9 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Acura RDX transmission control module cost in other years?

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What other Acura RDX parts are priced?

01wide ±136%

AC Compressor

$150median
$45$454
02wide ±157%

ABS Module

$169median
$45$575
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$320median
$86$1,232
04wide ±169%

Alternator

$118median
$30$430
05wide ±189%

Axle Shaft

$106median
$30$430
06wide ±151%

Blower Motor

$76median
$30$260
07wide ±283%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$15$439
08wide ±125%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$500median
$119$1,365
09wide ±92%

Front Bumper

$273median
$95$595
10wide ±140%

Rear Bumper

$250median
$68$767
11wide ±216%

Car Radio

$178median
$30$800
12wide ±197%

Center Console

$116median
$35$493
13wide ±167%

AC Condenser

$132median
$35$475
14wide ±127%

Control Arm

$128median
$30$355
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±89%

Door Assembly

$1,000median
$400$2,184
17wide ±113%

Drive Shaft

$173median
$60$450
18wide ±134%

Engine

$1,557median
$263$4,423
19wide ±162%

Engine Computer

$155median
$42$543
20spread ±41%

Exhaust Manifold

$240median
$150$349
21wide ±98%

Fender

$293median
$99$674
22spread ±56%

Fog Light

$210median
$112$347
23wide ±102%

Front Seat

$225median
$90$547
24wide ±161%

Fuel Pump

$99median
$31$350
25wide ±158%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$70$544
26wide ±225%

Grille

$306median
$50$1,425
27wide ±88%

Headlight Assembly

$913median
$329$1,940
28tight ±11%

Heater Core

$116median
$100$125
29wide ±86%

Hood

$594median
$225$1,250
30wide ±68%

Ignition Switch

$99median
$46$181
31

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

32wide ±140%

Intake Manifold

$75median
$25$235
33wide ±138%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$25$299
34wide ±125%

Side Mirror

$650median
$120$1,750
35wide ±117%

Power Steering Pump

$270median
$70$700
36wide ±118%

Quarter Panel

$517median
$230$1,449
37wide ±161%

Radiator

$138median
$50$494
38wide ±126%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$40$299
39wide ±168%

Starter

$85median
$20$305
40wide ±139%

Steering Column

$156median
$60$493
41wide ±261%

Steering Rack

$203median
$65$1,123
42wide ±185%

Steering Wheel

$150median
$45$600
43wide ±102%

Strut

$197median
$50$450
44wide ±120%

Sunroof

$351median
$65$910
45wide ±84%

Tail Light

$193median
$55$380
46wide ±104%

Tailgate

$1,520median
$400$3,548
47wide ±185%

Throttle Body

$80median
$20$316
48spread ±33%

Torque Converter

$450median
$450$750
49wide ±137%

Transfer Case

$183median
$50$550
50wide ±176%

Transmission

$849median
$150$3,142
51wide ±109%

Turbocharger

$309median
$125$800
52wide ±105%

Water Pump

$103median
$25$241
53wide ±213%

Wheels

$170median
$50$774
54wide ±130%

Window Regulator

$101median
$35$297

Common questions

2018 Acura RDX transmission control module FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module?

Based on 688 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module lists between $35 and $350, with a median asking price of $110.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module?

Using a used part, a 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module replacement typically runs $205–$410 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this year lists at $110, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Acura RDX tcm?

A tcm is another name for a transmission control module. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Acura RDX transmission control module — median $110, from 688 listings.

2018 Acura RDX Transmission Control Module Cost — Used From $35 to $350