Subaru Outback transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $126
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback transmission control module?
Asking prices from 549 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Subaru Outback transmission control module
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 Subaru Outback transmission control module costs $30 to $405, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 3,677 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$105
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$81
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$4052,863 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$405696 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$14611 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$200107 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$405 | 2,863 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$405 | 696 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$146 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$200 | 107 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$105
Grade B$110
Grade C$81
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback transmission control module is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback transmission control module listings at 549 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 373 listings (10% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $91, while Michigan yards ask $182, 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 373 | 31 | $91-13% |
| Texas | 313 | 30 | $99-6% |
| Michigan | 262 | 31 | $182+73% |
| Ohio | 219 | 35 | $106+1% |
| Indiana | 162 | 19 | $130+24% |
| Georgia | 154 | 21 | $101-4% |
| Illinois | 148 | 21 | $146+39% |
| Washington | 139 | 7 | $100-5% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $105 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$405
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Outback transmission control module cost by year?
202570 listings$155$48 – $3242024100 listings$154$89 – $3202023363 listingsFits 8 years$125$35 – $4052022231 listingsFits 8 years$130$35 – $4052021422 listingsFits 8 years$115$35 – $4052020394 listingsFits 7 years$100$35 – $4052019444 listingsFits 7 years$119$39 – $4052018225 listingsFits 6 years$99$52 – $4052017593 listingsFits 7 years$99$34 – $4052016993 listingsFits 10 years$99$30 – $4052015906 listingsFits 9 years$104$30 – $355
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback transmission control module 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $105.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2025 tops the table at $155. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 2% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 28% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±171%
Tail Light
$120median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
Fender
$200median
$75$525
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$135
Outback$105
$30 diff35,889 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$145
Outback$105
$40 diff28,399 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruOutback
RAV4$125
Outback$105
$20 diff19,410 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsSubaruOutback
F250$190
Outback$105
$85 diff17,636 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordEscapevsSubaruOutback
Escape$100
Outback$105
$5 diff16,041 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareChevyTahoevsSubaruOutback
Tahoe$119
Outback$105
$14 diff15,575 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Audiwide ±253%
Audi A4
$123median
$22$644
Audiwide ±279%
Audi A6
$116median
$25$673
Subaruwide ±175%
Subaru Ascent
$111median
$21$410
Subaruwide ±197%
Subaru Crosstrek
$125median
$34$527
Subaruwide ±223%
Subaru Forester
$110median
$30$521
Subaruwide ±186%
Subaru Impreza
$101median
$29$405
Subaruwide ±205%
Subaru WRX
$140median
$30$605
Common questions
Subaru Outback transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $105 across 3,677 priced listings from 549 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $105. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback transmission control module replacement typically runs $200–$405 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $105, 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.
Which Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback transmission control module fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.