Subaru WRX window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $141
- High
- $345
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX window regulator?
Asking prices from 427 salvage yards in 45 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
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Part overview
About the Subaru WRX window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used Subaru WRX window regulator costs $35 to $345, with a median asking price of $155. Based on 546 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$154
Grade B (good)$190
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$345401 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$248108 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$503 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$12534 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$345 | 401 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$248 | 108 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$125 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$154
Grade B$190
Grade C$50
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$345 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX window regulator is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX window regulator listings at 427 salvage yards across 45 states. New Jersey supplies the most, with 184 listings (8% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $65, while Michigan yards ask $190, 192% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 184 | 18 | $105-32% |
| Colorado | 175 | 14 | $65-58% |
| Illinois | 173 | 21 | $166+7% |
| Nebraska | 157 | 11 | $146-6% |
| Michigan | 153 | 25 | $190+23% |
| Indiana | 144 | 15 | $166+7% |
| Pennsylvania | 130 | 23 | $99-36% |
| New York | 119 | 25 | $75-52% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $155 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $155
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $250–$530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Subaru WRX (2015 Up)
2 listings$150$150 – $150Non-Interchange search using Subaru WRX (2015 Up) and similar models
2 listings$150$150 – $150Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX window regulator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 208% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $154.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2022 tops the table at $178. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 29% above the Ram 1500 ($120), 7% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 3% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
Ram1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$120
WRX$155
$35 diff3,946 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsSubaruWRX
2500$166
WRX$155
$11 diff3,860 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$150
WRX$155
$5 diff3,653 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsSubaruWRX
3500$166
WRX$155
$11 diff3,573 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$121
WRX$155
$34 diff3,542 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordTransitvsSubaruWRX
Transit$148
WRX$155
$7 diff3,074 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Audiwide ±64%
Audi A4
$80median
$50$153
Audiwide ±144%
Audi A6
$101median
$34$324
Subaruwide ±151%
Subaru Ascent
$121median
$40$405
Subaruwide ±164%
Subaru Crosstrek
$116median
$30$410
Subaruwide ±167%
Subaru Forester
$114median
$25$405
Subaruwide ±218%
Subaru Impreza
$85median
$35$405
Subaruwide ±136%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$35$305
Common questions
Subaru WRX window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $155 across 546 priced listings from 427 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $154. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX window regulator?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX window regulator replacement typically runs $250–$530 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $155, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX window regulator 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.