{"id":2484,"date":"2018-12-29T15:22:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T15:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/?p=2484"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:45:42","slug":"average-cost-engine-control-module","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/average-cost-engine-control-module\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an Electronic or Engine Control Module Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/car-buying-car-mechanic-car-purchase-97075-1-768x512-1.webp\" alt=\"A service worker handing over vehicle keys to a customer, illustrating the successful repair and budget-friendly programming of an engine control unit.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/car-buying-car-mechanic-car-purchase-97075-1-768x512-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/car-buying-car-mechanic-car-purchase-97075-1-768x512-1-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cce-quick-answer\">\n  <span class=\"cce-quick-answer-label\">Quick Answer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Engine control modules typically cost $200\u2013$400 for remanufactured units and $400\u2013$2,200+ for brand-new OEM units.<\/strong> The exact price depends on your vehicle&#8217;s make, model, and year. <a href=\"https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/brands\">Get an exact price for your vehicle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The costs of your car or truck&#8217;s engine control module &#8212; also known as the Electronic Control Module or ECU (Engine \/ Electronic Control Unit) can vary wildly.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re in the market and need to purchase a new ECM for your car or truck, this article will give you a ball-park estimate of how much its going to cost.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-8217-s-the-average-price-of-an-engine-control-module-ec\">What&#8217;s the average price of an engine control module (ECM unit)?<\/h2>\n<p>The average price varies depending on the manufacturer and size of the engine, but the average replacement cost of an engine control module is around $250-$300.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the year affect the price of an Engine Control Module (ECM)?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn general, no, unless there is a market shortage for a particular ECM.\u00a0 When the supply can\u2019t meet the demand, prices go up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the engine affect the price of an ECM?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, vehicles with bigger engines or turbocharged or high-performance engines tend to cost more.<\/p>\n<p>High-displacement, high-performance engines require ECMs that can handle their power-output requirements. The ECMs may need special features beyond that of a conventional ECM.\u00a0 Also, because there is less demand for cars with bigger engines, there are fewer ECMs for bigger engines on the market.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a <a href=\"https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/dodge\/ram-truck-cummins-diesel\/cat_38.html\">replacement computer for a Cummins Diesel 5.7 liter diesel<\/a>\u00a0will cost 3-4x more than a new computer for a V6 Ford Mustang or base model Dodge Neon.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"chrysler-ecms\">Chrysler ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>The average price for a Chrysler ECM is around $260-$300. That includes SUVs, sedans and minivans. If you happen to drive a Chrysler with a turbocharged engine or a high-performance SRT, the price is substantially higher:<\/p>\n<p>The average price for a 300 SRT ECM is $500 and a turbocharged PT Cruiser ranges from $470 all the way up to $900.<\/p>\n<p>Most ECMs for Chrysler SUVs and minivans are in the same price range. The Aspen SUV, Pacifica and Town and Country minivans all have an average price of $260-$330. Like the SUVs and minivans, ECMs for Chrysler sedans also share the same $260-$300 price range. That includes ECMS for Sebring, Cirrus, Concorde and LHS.<\/p>\n<p>ECMs for SRT model Chrysler sedans cost $500 on average.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dodge-ecms\">Dodge ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>All ECMs for Dodge sedans, including the Avenger, Intrepid and Neon, have an average price of $260. ECMs for Dodge SUVs, including the Caliber, Journey and Nitro, are slightly higher at $300 on average.<\/p>\n<p>Dodge sports cars Challenger, Charger and Magnum, demand a lightly higher price tag, with ECMs costing around $340. For Dodge trucks, ECMs for the diesel-engine Ram are the most expensive at a whopping $800-$1200.<\/p>\n<p>ECMs for Rams with V10 engine are a steal with an average price of only $700. If your Ram has a V6 gasoline engine, expect to pay $300-$500.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jeep-ecms\">Jeep ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>ECMs for the Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee (in-line 6 engine), Commander and Liberty all have an average price of $260.\u00a0 The average price for a Jeep Wrangler ECM is $500.\u00a0 Wranglers are often used for off-roading and require better powertrain control than conventional vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>For Grand Cherokees with a 5.7L or 6.1L V8 engine, the average ECM price goes up to $640.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mercedes-ecms\">Mercedes ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>ECMs for most Mercedes vehicles lie within the same price range: C, CL, CLK, E, G, ML, R, S, SL and SLK class vehicles all cost between $550-$900.\u00a0 In general, as engine size increases, so does the ECM price, but not always.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a C230 (2.3L) ECM has an average price of $550, where a C350 (3.5L) has an average price of $900. Conversely, an SLK280 (2.8L) ECM is $900 where an SLK340 (3.4L) is only $700.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"plymouth-ecms\">Plymouth ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>We carry over 40 different ECMs for Plymouth Breeze, Laser, Neon and Voyager minivan\u2014all with an average price of $260.\u00a0 Price doesn\u2019t vary at all with model year or engine type and we have ECMs dating all the way back to 1996.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ford-ecms\">Ford ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>Most ECMs for Ford vehicles start at around $260. That includes all sedans, trucks, SUVs, vans and of course, the Mustang.<\/p>\n<p>ECMs for the Mustang range from $260 all the way up to $1000 for the 4.6L GT, but most ECMs fall within the $400-$600 price range.\u00a0 ECMs for SUVs like the Ford Escape fall in the $260-$400 price range. ECMs for mid-size and full-size sedans like the Fusion and Crown Victoria also fall within the same price range.<\/p>\n<p>ECMs for the Ford Econoline usually cost between $300 and $700, mostly due to all the different powertrain options available.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lincoln-ecms\">Lincoln ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>Most ECMs for Lincoln vehicles fall into the $250-$500 price range. That same price range is consistent across all models of SUVs, crossovers, and mid-size and full-size sedans.<\/p>\n<p>The only ECMs priced over $500 are mostly for Lincoln vehicles with engines exceeding 3.0L of displacement. For example, an ECM for the 3.9L Lincoln LS costs $750 and an ECM for the 4.6L Town Car costs $600.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mercury-ecms\">Mercury ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>ECMs for the Cougar coupe and sedans Milan, Montego and Grand Marquis are all priced at $260-$400.\u00a0 ECMs costing more than $400 are reserved for the Mercury Mariner SUV with a price range of $400-$600.<\/p>\n<p>The most expensive Mercury ECMs are made for the Marauder and its V8 engine; they cost between $500 and $650.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lexus-ecms\">Lexus ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>We carry ECMs for both the Lexus ES300 and LS400.<\/p>\n<p>Our ECMs for the ES300 sedan cost $380 on average and we have them in stock for model years 1990 to 1997.\u00a0 We have ECMs for the LS400 sedan priced at $500 and have them in stock for model years 1993 and 1994.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toyota-ecms\">Toyota ECMs<\/h2>\n<p>We carry ECMs for both the Toyota Camry and RAV4.\u00a0 ECMs for the Toyota Camry cost $260 with zero difference in price for engine size or model year. We carry them for model years 1990 to 1997.\u00a0 ECMs for RAV4 range from $260 to $400 and we have them in stock for model years 2000 to 2003.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Answer Engine control modules typically cost $200\u2013$400 for remanufactured units and $400\u2013$2,200+ for brand-new OEM units. The exact price depends on your vehicle&#8217;s make, model, and year. Get an exact price for your vehicle. 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