Also called: manifold gasket
Across 13 popular vehicles
The intake manifold gasket seals the manifold to the cylinder head. The gasket itself is inexpensive; almost the entire bill is labour, because reaching it means removing the manifold and often much of what sits on top of the engine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $74–$100 | $294–$398 | $368–$498 |
| 2011 Honda Civic | $75–$101 | $300–$406 | $375–$507 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $51–$69 | $344–$466 | $395–$535 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | $60–$81 | $336–$454 | $396–$535 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $64–$87 | $362–$490 | $426–$577 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $85–$115 | $342–$462 | $427–$577 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $87–$117 | $349–$472 | $436–$589 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $88–$118 | $350–$474 | $438–$592 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $167–$227 | $286–$386 | $453–$613 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $60–$82 | $403–$545 | $463–$627 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $88–$120 | $403–$545 | $491–$665 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $120–$140 | $493–$545 | $613–$685 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $188–$220 | $581–$643 | $769–$863 |
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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.
A vacuum leak here makes the engine run lean, which over time is hard on pistons and valves. On engines that route coolant through the manifold, a failed gasket can push coolant into the oil.
Expect $337–$870 in total: $51–$227 for parts and $286–$643 for labor. Figures are drawn from 13 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
Rough or hunting idle that improves as the engine warms. A hiss or sucking noise from the top of the engine. Lean fuel trim codes on the diagnostic reader. Coolant loss with no visible external leak, on engines where coolant runs through the manifold.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2012 Honda CR-V comes to $368–$498 while a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid comes to $769–$863 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 13 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.