{"id":240405,"date":"2026-11-10T14:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T22:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/?p=240405"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T22:15:35","slug":"catalytic-converter-replacement-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter-replacement-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalytic Converter Replacement Cost: What You Will Pay and Why It Varies"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Replacing a catalytic converter<\/a> typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000 for parts and labor, according to AAA<\/a>. The converter itself accounts for most of that cost. It contains platinum, palladium and rhodium, so the price depends on how much of those metals it uses, the size of your engine, and whether you choose an OEM, aftermarket or California-compliant unit. Labor is usually a smaller share of the bill, unless the converter is welded in place or hard to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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