Car Repair Costs

Based on real repair records · last updated October 20, 2026

What common repairs really cost, from real paid invoices: pick the repair to compare it across vehicles, or the make to see every common repair on your model.

Repair costs by repair

RepairTypical cost, all vehiclesMedian
Headlight or Bulb Replacement$41 – $152$77
Car Battery Replacement$148 – $325$216
Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement$349 – $696$483
Brake Pad Replacement$233 – $573$371
Car A/C Recharge$109 – $269$165
Wheel Bearing Replacement$336 – $642$460
Starter Replacement$280 – $508$381
Ignition Coil Replacement$230 – $570$356
Spark Plug Replacement$185 – $493$313
CV Axle Replacement$223 – $641$374
Alternator Replacement$315 – $580$428
Fuel Filter Replacement$145 – $435$266
TPMS Sensor Replacement$131 – $768$314
Serpentine Belt Replacement$125 – $301$188
Power Steering Repair$153 – $529$303
Radiator Replacement$212 – $649$421
Water Pump Replacement$294 – $712$443
Oxygen Sensor Replacement$218 – $446$312
Tie Rod End Replacement$230 – $521$340
Thermostat Replacement$171 – $416$270
Blower Motor Replacement$194 – $449$298
Fuel Pump Replacement$397 – $848$617
Sway Bar Link Replacement$162 – $382$248
Control Arm Replacement$400 – $955$621
Window Regulator Replacement$263 – $430$334
Strut Replacement$419 – $1,060$715
Ball Joint Replacement$299 – $736$469
A/C Compressor Replacement$417 – $1,135$791
Brake Pad, Rotor and Caliper Replacement$476 – $910$655
Shock and Strut Replacement$286 – $708$451
Light Assembly Replacement$68 – $277$143
Transmission Filter Replacement$196 – $480$298
Brake Line Replacement$157 – $396$244
EGR Valve Replacement$171 – $435$277
Muffler Replacement$157 – $442$269
Headlight Assembly Replacement$64 – $286$140
Brake Rotor Replacement$203 – $462$316
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement$190 – $495$311
Throttle Body Replacement$216 – $608$396
Catalytic Converter Replacement$325 – $999$583
Relay Replacement$112 – $282$177
Fuel Injector Replacement$191 – $733$375
Clutch Replacement$400 – $1,244$796
Brake Master Cylinder Replacement$228 – $518$347
A/C Condenser Replacement$509 – $944$694
Door Handle Replacement$128 – $279$189
Oil Pan Replacement$247 – $602$398
VVT Solenoid Replacement$242 – $484$346
Brake Hose Replacement$151 – $351$229
PCV Valve Replacement$90 – $285$159
Oil Cooler Line Replacement$254 – $597$390
Fuel Tank Replacement$171 – $601$329
Radiator Hose Replacement$139 – $400$246
Timing Belt or Chain Replacement$294 – $743$467
Drum Brake Replacement$334 – $616$451
Intake Manifold Replacement$263 – $751$455
Rack and Pinion Replacement$649 – $1,470$992
A/C Expansion Valve Replacement$262 – $844$454
Distributor Replacement$255 – $542$398
Fuel Line Replacement$135 – $445$237
Transfer Case Repair$434 – $1,709$763
Idler Pulley Replacement$125 – $356$211
Glow Plug Replacement$236 – $636$393
Head Gasket Replacement$280 – $1,453$855
Airbag Replacement$339 – $922$615

Middle half of real invoices (25th–75th percentile) across all makes and models, parts + labor. The most common repairs come first.

Repair costs by make

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