A throttle body replacement costs $443 to $853 in 2026
A throttle body replacement costs $443 to $853 in 2026 for common cars, per RepairPal. Its national average is $623 to $766. Labor is about $132 to $193 and parts are about $492 to $573. J.D. Power says the average cost can run anywhere from $70 to $1,000. Synchrony says replacing a throttle body is usually between $500 and $650, with labor about $100.
Throttle body 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 | $687 to $853 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $535 to $583 |
| Ford F-150 | $443 to $541 |
How common cars compare
Against the middle of the RepairPal national average, $694, the Toyota Camry runs about 11 percent more; the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 runs about 20 percent less; the Ford F-150 runs about 29 percent less. 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 3 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 $623 to $766. Labor is about $132 to $193 and parts are about $492 to $573. |
| J.D. Power | J.D. Power says the average cost can run anywhere from $70 to $1,000. |
| Synchrony | Synchrony says replacing a throttle body is usually between $500 and $650, with labor about $100. |
What pushes the quote up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Part type | A throttle body from the car maker costs much more than an aftermarket one. |
| Electronic parts | Most new cars use a drive-by-wire throttle body with a motor and sensors, which costs more than an old cable type. |
| Programming | Many cars need a relearn with a scan tool after the part goes in. A shop may charge for that. |
| Labor time | On some engines the throttle body bolts on in plain sight. On others it sits under the intake and takes longer. |
| Gaskets and cleaning | A new gasket and air intake cleaning may be added to the bill. |
How to tell you need it
- The engine idles rough, stalls, or surges when you slow down.
- The car hesitates when you press the gas, or the check engine light is on.
- A shop reads the trouble codes, checks the throttle for sticking or dirt, and tests the sensors before it calls the part bad.
What the price includes
The price covers the new throttle body, a gasket, labor, and in most shops a reset or relearn. Check that the relearn is in your quote. 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 if cleaning the throttle body would fix the problem before you buy a new one.
- Ask if the quote includes the relearn or reset with a scan tool.
- Ask if the part is new, from the car maker, or aftermarket, and the length of the warranty.
- Ask what codes or tests showed the throttle body is the cause.
- Compare the total with the range above: $443 to $853 for most cars.
Ways to pay less
- Ask for a cleaning first if the part is only dirty.
- Choose a quality aftermarket throttle body instead of one from the car maker.
- Compare quotes from an independent shop and a dealer.
- Buy the part yourself only if the shop agrees to install it and still gives a labor warranty.
Dealer or independent shop
RepairPal puts labor for a throttle body replacement at $132 to $193. At the typical independent shop rate of about $140 an hour, that is about 1 hour of work. A dealer charging $200 an hour would bill about $232 for the same labor, and a $100 an hour shop about $116. 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. Today's throttle bodies pack a motor, position sensors, and a circuit board into an aluminum housing, so the part costs more than the old cable kind.
How we got these numbers
The national range, the labor and parts split and the prices by car come from RepairPal's throttle body replacement estimate, last updated September 3, 2026. We checked them against J.D. Power and Synchrony, 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 throttle body replacement cost?
J.D. Power says it can run from $70 to $1,000. Synchrony says it is usually $500 to $650, with labor about $100.
Can I drive with a bad throttle body?
It may run, but it can stall or surge. That is not safe in traffic. Get it checked soon.
How long does it take?
Synchrony calls it a quick and easy job for a mechanic. A shop may need extra time for a relearn with a scan tool.
Can I clean it instead of replacing it?
Sometimes. If the part is only dirty, a cleaning can fix the problem for much less. Ask the shop to test it first.