Also called: air cleaner element
Across 20 popular vehicles
The engine air filter stops dust reaching the cylinders. On most cars it lives in a box with clips and takes minutes to change, which is why labour is a small part of the bill and why it is one of the easiest jobs to do yourself.
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 | $12–$18 | $18–$26 | $30–$44 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $19–$26 | $12–$17 | $31–$43 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $14–$19 | $21–$28 | $35–$47 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $13–$17 | $23–$31 | $36–$48 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $15–$21 | $24–$32 | $39–$53 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | $24–$32 | $16–$22 | $40–$54 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $16–$23 | $25–$33 | $41–$56 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $17–$21 | $26–$32 | $43–$53 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | $26–$35 | $17–$23 | $43–$58 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $17–$24 | $26–$36 | $43–$60 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $18–$22 | $26–$32 | $44–$54 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $27–$37 | $19–$24 | $46–$61 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $22–$29 | $26–$36 | $48–$65 |
| 2011 Honda Civic | $22–$30 | $27–$37 | $49–$67 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $23–$32 | $29–$39 | $52–$71 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 | $29–$40 | $24–$32 | $53–$72 |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | $28–$38 | $28–$38 | $56–$76 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $30–$40 | $30–$40 | $60–$80 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $28–$37 | $32–$44 | $60–$81 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | $34–$46 | $27–$36 | $61–$82 |
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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.
Not urgent, but it is commonly used to pad a service bill. Look at it yourself before agreeing, because a filter that still looks pale does not need changing.
Expect $24–$90 in total: $12–$46 for parts and $12–$44 for labor. Figures are drawn from 20 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
A filter that is visibly grey or packed with debris. Reduced throttle response. Fuel economy drifting down.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2022 Hyundai Tucson comes to $30–$44 while a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta comes to $61–$82 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 20 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.