An ignition coil replacement costs $238 to $418 in 2026
An ignition coil replacement costs $238 to $418 in 2026 for common cars, per RepairPal. Its national average is $238 to $320. Labor is about $74 to $109 and parts are about $164 to $211. YourMechanic lists an average of $161 for a Honda Civic, with $21 for parts and $140 for labor. AutoZone says it costs between $200 and $300 on average to replace an ignition coil.
Ignition coil replacement cost by car
RepairPal lists these ranges for the most common cars. Your year and engine move the price inside each range.
| Car | Price, parts and labor |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | $332 to $418 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $362 to $418 |
| Ford F-150 | $294 to $359 |
How common cars compare
Against the middle of the RepairPal national average, $279, the Toyota Camry runs about 34 percent more; the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 runs about 40 percent more; the Ford F-150 runs about 17 percent more. The gap comes from where the part sits, how long it takes to reach, and the price of the part for that car.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| RepairPal | National average $238 to $320. Labor is about $74 to $109 and parts are about $164 to $211. |
| YourMechanic | YourMechanic lists an average of $161 for a Honda Civic, with $21 for parts and $140 for labor. |
| AutoZone | AutoZone says it costs between $200 and $300 on average to replace an ignition coil. |
| Jerry | Jerry puts a single coil job at $142 to $234, with parts at $40 to $100 or more per coil. |
What pushes the quote up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of coils | Many cars have one coil per cylinder, and a 6 or 8 cylinder car costs more. |
| Coil type | A coil on plug costs more than an older coil pack. Some are sold only as a set. |
| Access | On some engines the intake must come off to reach the rear coils. |
| Spark plugs | Shops often swap plugs too, since old plugs can kill a new coil. |
| Car type | Turbo and luxury engines use costly coils. |
How to tell you need it
- The engine shakes or stumbles, and the check engine light flashes.
- The scan tool shows a misfire code for one cylinder.
- A shop swaps the coil to another cylinder and the misfire moves with it.
What the price includes
The price covers the new coil and the labor to swap it, and clearing the codes. Spark plugs are often extra. It does not include tax, shop supply fees, or other repairs the shop finds while the car is in.
How to judge your quote
- Ask how the shop found the bad coil.
- Ask if the price is for one coil or all of them.
- Ask if new spark plugs are included.
- Ask what brand the coil is and the warranty.
- Compare the total with the range above: $238 to $418 for most cars.
Ways to pay less
- Replace only the bad coil if the others test fine.
- Buy a quality aftermarket coil instead of the dealer part.
- Do plugs and coils together to save on labor.
- Do not wait, since misfires can hurt the catalytic converter.
Dealer or independent shop
RepairPal puts labor for an ignition coil replacement at $74 to $109. At the typical independent shop rate of about $140 an hour, that is under 1 hour of work. A dealer charging $200 an hour would bill about $131 for the same labor, and a $100 an hour shop about $65. Parts cost about the same anywhere, so the shop rate is where you can save. See what mechanics charge an hour.
Why this costs more in 2026
Shop labor now runs about $100 to $250 an hour. Many car parts are imported, and freight costs went up after the oil shock that began with the Iran war in February 2026. Steel, copper, aluminum and resin prices are up too, and they go into almost every part. Coils are wound with copper wire around a steel core, and copper prices lift the part cost.
How we got these numbers
The national range, the labor and parts split and the prices by car come from RepairPal's ignition coil replacement estimate, last updated September 3, 2026. We checked them against YourMechanic, AutoZone and Jerry, and read every number on the source page on October 7, 2026. These are planning ranges, not quotes. Your shop's written estimate is the real price.
Common questions
How much does an ignition coil replacement cost?
RepairPal shows $238 to $320 on average in the US. The part is about $164 to $211 of that.
Can I drive with a bad ignition coil?
For a short time at most. Raw fuel from misfires can ruin the catalytic converter, which costs far more.
How long does it take?
Many jobs take under an hour. It can be longer if parts must be removed to reach the coil.
Can I do it myself?
Often yes. Many coils are held by one bolt. Make sure the engine is cool.