# Cost to replace a catalytic converter

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/49498>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler\
**Created:** [May 28, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/49498 "2010-05-28T14:13:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![kerryshaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/46a35a/32.png) [@kerryshaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kerryshaw)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/49498/1 "2010-05-28T14:13:44Z")

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Is $873.00 a reasonable price to have a catalytic converter replaced on a Chrysler Caravan–yr. 2000? The work is being done in Estes Park Colorado

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**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/49498/2 "2010-05-28T14:18:36Z")

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If it is a Chrysler part installed by a Chrysler dealer, I would expect that much.

However, there are many aftermarket converters that sell for much less and shops with lower labor rates. If I had need for a converter on a 2000 model US vehicle I would go the independent shop and aftermarket way. You will save at least $400.

You can start by picking up the phone and calling your local Midas, just for comparison’s sake.

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**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/49498/3 "2010-05-30T00:39:06Z")

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Don’t feel bad just the Catalytic Converters (yes 2) on my 99 camry 4 cyl cost over $700 and that’s aftermarket parts no labor.

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/49498/4 "2010-05-30T00:46:46Z")

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Nine Hundred Dollars is a lot of money just to make a check engine light go out…The Van will run FINE with NO catalytic converter…Does estes park require emissions testing?? I think they are outside the control area…