Subaru WRX transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $143
- High
- $605
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX transmission control module?
Asking prices from 720 salvage yards in 48 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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Part overview
About the Subaru WRX 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 WRX transmission control module costs $30 to $605, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 4,312 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$139
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$6053,773 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$308449 listings
Grade CVisible wear$44–$6512 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$50078 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$605 | 3,773 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$308 | 449 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $44–$65 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$500 | 78 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$139
Grade B$125
Grade C$60
Ungraded$51
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$605 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX transmission control module is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX transmission control module listings at 720 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 833 listings (6% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $71, while Tennessee yards ask $184, 159% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 833 | 31 | $76-44% |
| California | 822 | 38 | $71-48% |
| Michigan | 772 | 44 | $169+24% |
| Illinois | 686 | 22 | $177+30% |
| North Carolina | 671 | 28 | $130-4% |
| Pennsylvania | 625 | 33 | $101-26% |
| New Jersey | 484 | 17 | $100-26% |
| Tennessee | 461 | 18 | $184+35% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $136 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $136
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$435
- 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
Communication, (telematics, behind radio), ID 86229VC10047 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$193$95 – $290
Driver Assist, reverse automatic braking (center console)16 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$100$42 – $275
Lamps, (headlamp level unit, LH dash), ID 84051VC140
2 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$55$30 – $55Transmission, (LH dash, 2.4L CVT), ID 30919AK210
2 listings$176$156 – $176Heater Control Box, (under dash mounted), cold climate package
1 listings$178$178 – $178Heater Control Box, (under dash mounted), w/o cold climate package
1 listings$75$75 – $75Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX transmission control module cost by year?
2023326 listingsFits 12 years$180$30 – $3382022304 listingsFits 12 years$177$40 – $6052021676 listingsFits 18 years$137$30 – $5302018881 listingsFits 18 years$132$30 – $4052017910 listingsFits 18 years$129$35 – $40520161,108 listingsFits 18 years$136$30 – $4002015879 listingsFits 18 years$111$35 – $340
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX 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 132% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $139.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Lamps, (headlamp level unit, LH dash), ID 84051VC140, lists at a $55 median, while Transmission, (LH dash, 2.4L CVT), ID 30919AK220 commands $247, a 349% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $111, while 2023 tops the table at $180. Parts from 2008–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 18 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 1% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 27% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 6% 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 WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
02wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
03wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
04wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
05wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
06wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
07wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
08wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
09wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
10wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
11wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
12wide ±129%
Steering Rack
$385median
$70$1,062
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$135
WRX$136
$1 diff36,524 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$107
WRX$136
$29 diff32,015 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$145
WRX$136
$9 diff29,034 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsSubaruWRX
F150$156
WRX$136
$20 diff25,398 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$100
WRX$136
$36 diff21,640 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruWRX
RAV4$125
WRX$136
$11 diff20,045 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 ±179%
Subaru Outback
$105median
$30$405
Common questions
Subaru WRX transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $136 across 4,312 priced listings from 720 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $139. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $111.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX transmission control module replacement typically runs $230–$435 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $136, 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 WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX transmission control module fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.