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How Much Does a Muffler Cost?

low cost After-market Parts: $110-$220
low cost OEM Parts: $255-$380
low cost SUV OEM: $350-$550

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It's pretty easy to tell when your muffler needs to be replaced. In most cases, you'll either hear loud, abnormal noise such as a boom, rattle or hiss, indicating a crack or hole, or you may see rust or soot covering the tailpipe. Damaged mufflers may lead to increased air pollution, and bad exhaust could trigger a car's safety warning light.
 
Typical costs:
  • Having a professional replace the muffler on a passenger car runs $110-$218 for after-market parts and $255-$380 for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Replacing the muffler on a truck, SUV or minivan costs $120-$330 for after-market parts and $346-$550 for OEM parts.
What should be included:
  • Auto repair shops that offer exhaust system services will typically quote prices that include the part, labor, any needed hoses or pipes, and a minimum warranty.
Additional costs:
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts generally cost more than after-market or off-brand parts, but the New York Attorney General's office recommends getting OEM parts. When getting quotes for replacing a muffler, ask the repair shop which kind of part would be used.
  • In some cases, the muffler may be a "dealer item" only, meaning the repair shop will need to order the part from a dealership. While it may not necessarily impact the price you pay, it could cause a delay of several days.
Discounts:
  • Specialty shops such as Midas usually have promotions or coupons typically for 5-10% off.
  • Mufflers are typically covered under new vehicle warranties, so check your coverage before getting any work done.
Shopping for a muffler:
  • Many repair shops will give you a free estimate by phone. In some states, they are required by law to provide a written estimate before any work is started. In California, the state Bureau of Automotive Repair explains that written estimates must include a detailed breakdown for parts and labor.
  • Muffler replacement is not offered at all auto repair shops. Check for shops that offer "exhaust system" work.
  • Check the shop's record for consumer complaints through the Better Business Bureau or look for consumer reviews on websites like Citysearch or Yelp.
Article updated May 2007
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Flex pipe and welding
Amount: $300.00
Posted by: Spades in jamaica, NY.Posted: March 17th, 2010 01:03PM
Car Make: nissanCar Model: altima
Auto Shop: meineke
Went in to get exhaust worked on. Installed new flex pipe and some other pipe. Cut and welded in 3 spots with new hangers. Didn't bother shopping around, could have probably gotten a better deal.
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Fantastic Experience
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: dwootton in Redfield, AR.Posted: April 3rd, 2010 07:04PM
Car Make: Chevy truckCar Model: Silverado
Auto Shop: Redfield Muffler & Exhaust
This lil small town muffler shop is fantastic ! Its a do -it-all lil country shop, and the owner , who has over 20 years of exhaust experience, will give you your moneys worth, PERIOD ! I was clearly shown how some other muffler shops were trying to "rip me off', telling me my converter was cloggeg up, needing replaced at a cost of $200 ! That wasnt the problem at all? He diagnosed my problem, replaced my fuel filter, charged me $22, and i was on my way, my truck running as good as new again ! Talk about an honest bussinessman !!
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new muffler
Amount: $157.00
Posted by: Len in Caldwell, NJ.Posted: April 26th, 2010 04:04PM
Car Make: 98 mercCar Model: tracer
Auto Shop: midas
muffler rotted, replaced muffler, needed new hangers welded, arrived at 2pm completed at 3:30pm
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muffler only
Amount: $250.00
Posted by: lodger in framingham, MA.Posted: April 30th, 2010 03:04AM
Car Make: 1993 mercuryCar Model: tracer
Auto Shop: midas
replaced rear muffler & pipe 20 minutes labor what is the fair price
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wow
Amount: $150.00
Posted by: happy in the fort in Fort Wayne, IN.Posted: June 15th, 2010 06:06AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Fair Muffler- Ft. Wayne
Was quoted an entire front pipe by 2 of the "big-chain" shops. They were both over $400. A friend told me about Fair Muffler, and wow. They replaced just my flex pipe (which was the only part that was leaking) for about $150 with labor and tax. The employees had a great, friendly attitude. The price was excellant and they had my car finished in under an hour. I will be seeing them again!
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Exhaust Pipe + Muffler
Amount: $400.00
Posted by: pat1766 in Newark, DE.Posted: June 26th, 2010 12:06PM
Car Make: 2000 HondaCar Model: Civic EX
Auto Shop: midas
Exhaust Pipe was 225, Muffler was 175, Labor was 150 at Midas. I believe this is really overpriced
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Replace Muffler
Amount: $317.00
Posted by: Annedria@aol.com in New York, NY.Posted: July 28th, 2010 01:07PM
Car Make: Honda CivicCar Model: 1999
Auto Shop: Queenshill Service Station Inc.
To replace muffer and gasket.
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Midas Rocks!!!
Amount: $80.00
Posted by: nan m in Attleboro, MA.Posted: September 3rd, 2010 02:09PM
Car Make: NissenCar Model: Sentra
Auto Shop: Midas-Attleboro MA
Had quotes of $600 - $400 to replace muffler when Midas 'repaired' my existing muffler for $80!
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Replace Muffler
Amount: $400.00
Posted by: Kent in Yarmouth, Maine in Portland, ME.Posted: September 10th, 2010 07:09AM
Car Make: Honda (1995)Car Model: Accord
Auto Shop: Midas
Price a little higher than expected - muffler is after-market with limited warantee. However, service very professional and friendly, and work was finished in 45 minutes. Mechanic saw my state inspection was due and offered to do it (not included in price).
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muffler
Amount: $1,432.05
Posted by: Roy Stock in Albany, NY.Posted: October 12th, 2010 03:10PM
Car Make: 2000 VolvoCar Model: V80
Auto Shop: Midas
I wished I'd known of this site. I was scalped.
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muffler/tip/ bigger piping 3.0 from 2.75
Amount: $250.00
Posted by: Solaris304 in ranson, WV.Posted: October 14th, 2010 06:10PM
Car Make: gmcCar Model: envoy denali
Auto Shop: Bob's auto repair
got aftermarket flowmaster 50 suv muffler installed, increaseed all pipe size behind muffler to 3.0, piping was bought from Bob's auto repair shop. and bought nice tip from him as well,every thing was wielded on .. ice guy, talks, shows u things, will go back
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muffler, welds, and out pipe
Amount: $225.00
Posted by: poopdoggydogg in tacoma, WA.Posted: December 4th, 2010 08:12AM
Car Make: toyotaCar Model: 86 mr2
Auto Shop: walts
A liitle high. I was expecting $150 - $180. But i was also fairly desperate. Shop was in university place, near tacoma. It was a universal muffler. Done in an hour.
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flex pipe only
Amount: $65.00
Posted by: Deal finder in cumberland, MD.Posted: December 9th, 2010 03:12PM
Car Make: nissanCar Model: maxima
Auto Shop: small muffler shop
Thought it was something major, but replaced OEM flex pipe with a custom one, including a custom made hanger. Completed in about 45 minutes including fitting and welding. This guy is amazing, should be good for another 10 years!
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muffler/tailpipe replaced
Amount: $435.00
Posted by: G Fal in Norwood, MA.Posted: December 10th, 2010 08:12AM
Car Make: Ford Explorer SportCar Model: 1999
Auto Shop: Norwood Brake & Alignment
Wish I'd checked this site before having work done.
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MUFFLER/OIL CHANGE
Amount: $199.00
Posted by: ROCKY in MONROE, MI.Posted: December 29th, 2010 06:12AM
Car Make: FORDCar Model: EXPLORER LTD
Auto Shop: MUFFLER MAN
MUFFLER HAD A HOLE IN IT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. COULDN'T TAKE NOISE AND FUMES ANYMORE. MUFFLER/ OIL CHANGE IN PRICE.
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MUFFLER WELDED
Amount: $80.00
Posted by: BillyV in Sturgeon Bay, WI.Posted: January 7th, 2011 03:01PM
Car Make: MercuryCar Model: Cougar
Auto Shop: Young Auto
catalytic converter disconnected from muffler. All they had to do was weld it back together. Payed a quarter of what I thought it was going to be!
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2001 Ford Focus this is # 2 muffler in 55,000 miles
Amount: $647.00
Posted by: Carol #1 in Litchfield, OH.Posted: February 17th, 2011 10:02AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Focus wagon
Auto Shop: Harrison Ford
I can't believe this is the second muffler in 55,000 miles. They tell me it is because I do not drive enough. OK ~ but $647.00 replacement...I don't think so !!!
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1999 Honda Civic. Muffler Replacement
Amount: $205.00
Posted by: Munipalli in FRAMINGHAM, MA.Posted: April 1st, 2011 11:04AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Auto Shop: Express Auto repair
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Muffler Replacement
Amount: $481.00
Posted by: Fitz in New Paltz, NY.Posted: May 4th, 2011 02:05PM
Car Make: 2003 SubaruCar Model: outback - limited
Auto Shop: Midas
I needed everything except catalitic converter - well at 175,000 miles guess so, Muffler $138,(and pipes) $181 Resinator,gaskets and assessories comes to some $60, then one hour of labor $90.00, had to wait an hour for the parts to get there, was in shop 3 hours total.
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Muffler Welded
Amount: $40.00
Posted by: SeanK in Chicago, IL.Posted: May 31st, 2011 05:05AM
Car Make: MazadaCar Model: 1999 626 ES
Auto Shop: Car One
Car One Rocks!
I got a quote from Midas of $600 to replace the whole thing after convertor. Just too pricy!
I got the pipe weld at Car One 3.5 years ago for $65. Now it's broken again and only cost $40 to fix it!
Highly recommend this shop for mechanicals.
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Muffler Replaced
Amount: $115.00
Posted by: Cire in Chicago, IL.Posted: June 13th, 2011 06:06AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Auto Shop: Augusta & Paulina
Muffler was welded on since the pipe before the muffler was still in good condition. Quote to replace pipe (before muffler) once it rusted through was only $30.
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Replaced rusted Muffler
Amount: $203.00
Posted by: Tech in Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH.Posted: August 2nd, 2011 12:08PM
Car Make: 2000Car Model: Nissan Sentra 1.8L
Auto Shop: N.A.S. Car Garage Auto Repair
I was in and out within 45 minutes and the car is so smooth and quiet now. Total is $140 for muffler and gasket(???!!!) + $44 labor + $6 disposal + 13 tax. If I look at the market value of parts, it would be like $85. So adjust the labor to $100. That is an OK cost for the location, although I could have done it cheaper had I spent time shopping around. Meineke at Sawmill said I had to replace many more parts and gave me an estimate of $300. Don't go to those dishonest people.
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Muffler Replacement plus a bit more
Amount: $46.00
Posted by: js3 in Artesia, CA.Posted: August 20th, 2011 06:08AM
Car Make: 1990 DodgeCar Model: Grand Caravan
Auto Shop: DIY
Replaced muffler on my Caravan. Owned it since new and this is the third muffler.

Now, the "Plus a bit more" is about the catalytic converter. The internals have been rattling for a few years so I bought a CARB-compliant catalytic converter for $121 plus clamps and adapter pipes for another $18.26.
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