Also called: pollen filter, AC filter
Across 21 popular vehicles
The cabin air filter cleans the air coming through the vents. It usually sits behind the glovebox and is one of the highest-margin items a shop can add to a bill, because the part is inexpensive and the job takes minutes on most cars.
A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.
| Vehicle | Parts | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | $23–$32 | $23–$32 | $46–$64 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $18–$25 | $33–$45 | $51–$70 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $27–$36 | $27–$36 | $54–$72 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $22–$31 | $33–$46 | $55–$77 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $19–$27 | $36–$50 | $55–$77 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $23–$29 | $34–$42 | $57–$71 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $27–$37 | $33–$45 | $60–$82 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 | $21–$25 | $40–$49 | $61–$74 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $24–$30 | $37–$45 | $61–$75 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $24–$34 | $37–$52 | $61–$86 |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | $31–$42 | $31–$42 | $62–$84 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $31–$42 | $31–$42 | $62–$84 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | $25–$33 | $37–$52 | $62–$85 |
| 2011 Honda Civic | $28–$38 | $35–$47 | $63–$85 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 | $22–$29 | $41–$57 | $63–$86 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | $26–$34 | $37–$50 | $63–$84 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $25–$35 | $39–$52 | $64–$87 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | $32–$43 | $32–$43 | $64–$86 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $26–$35 | $39–$52 | $65–$87 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $41–$55 | $26–$36 | $67–$91 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $28–$37 | $41–$55 | $69–$92 |
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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
Comfort rather than mechanical. Worth checking the price of the part before agreeing to have it done, since the markup is often larger than the job.
Expect $41–$112 in total: $18–$55 for parts and $23–$57 for labor. Figures are drawn from 21 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
A musty smell when the fan comes on. Weak airflow from the vents even at full fan speed. The windscreen taking longer to demist.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2022 Hyundai Tucson comes to $46–$64 while a 2012 Jeep Wrangler comes to $69–$92 for the same job.
Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 21 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.