Used Toyota Prius transmission control module from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Toyota Prius transmission control module?

Asking prices from 748 salvage yards in 48 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage9,460 priced of 14,772 observed17 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius transmission control module costs $30 to $500, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 9,460 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$120

Toyota Prius transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$135
High
$500
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$5006,953 listings
Grade BStandard used$34–$4191,446 listings
Grade CVisible wear$30–$500191 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$400870 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$500 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Toyota Prius transmission control module is listed

We found priced Toyota Prius transmission control module listings at 748 salvage yards across 48 states. California supplies the most, with 2,983 listings (26% of the total) from 75 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $95, while Michigan yards ask $166, 75% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California2,98375$100-17%
Texas55331$96-20%
Nevada5305$120
North Carolina46837$125+4%
Arizona44517$96-20%
New York39232$135+13%
Michigan34332$166+38%
Minnesota34224$95-21%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota Prius transmission control module replacement cost?

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Used part
$120
Toyota Prius median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$215–$420
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Hybrid-Electric, hybrid control, (RH dash), ID 8998147R7048 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$171$100 – $312
Temperature, (heater housing), ID 886504773048 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$211$75 – $386
Network Gateway, (LH dash)47 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$171$40 – $350
Theft-Locking, security control (immobilizer), (LH dash)42 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$109$50 – $300
Driver Assist, pre-crash system, (RH dash), ID 893404710039 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$152$79 – $245
Air Bag, (center console)37 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$196$35 – $449
Driver Assist, pre-crash system, (RH dash), ID 893404716037 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$219$80 – $281
Temperature, (heater housing), ID 886504774024 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$330$199 – $387
Hybrid-Electric, hybrid control, (RH dash), ID 8998147R8017 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$243$125 – $372
Temperature, (heater housing), ID 886504775011 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$203$120 – $337

Theft-Locking, keyless ignition, (Smart Key), (RH dash), w/o remote start; ID 899H0-47031

4 listings
Interchange 2024–2025$90$85 – $90

Driver Assist, pre-crash system, (RH dash), ID 8934047170

2 listings
Interchange 2023–2025$131$125 – $131

Hybrid-Electric, battery control, (upper hybrid battery mounted), ID 89890-47171

1 listings
$261$261 – $261

Hybrid-Electric, battery control, (upper hybrid battery mounted), ID 89890-47182

1 listings
$211$211 – $211

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota Prius transmission control module cost by year?

$90$120$150$180$21020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota Prius transmission control module cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota Prius 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Theft-Locking, keyless ignition, (Smart Key), (RH dash), w/o remote start; ID 899H0-47031, lists at a $90 median, while Temperature, (heater housing), ID 8865047740 commands $330, a 267% 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 $100, while 2023 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2010–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Prius sits 11% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 12% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 17% 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

  1. 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.
  2. Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
  3. 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.
  4. Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used transmission control module for a Toyota Prius?

The median asking price is $120 across 9,460 priced listings from 748 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Prius transmission control module?

Using a used part, a Toyota Prius transmission control module replacement typically runs $215–$420 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $120, 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 Toyota Prius 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 Prius transmission control module years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Prius 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.

Used Toyota Prius Transmission Control Module Cost — From $30 to $500