When the ABS module fails, you get a permanent ABS light and sometimes loss of traction control. Replacement at a shop runs $520-$1,400. A mail-in rebuild (Module Master, MyAirbags) can drop parts to $200-$350 if your unit qualifies.
Most drivers pay $700 to $1,100 at an independent shop. Some modules can be rebuilt by mail-in services for $200-$350, dropping the total dramatically.
The "ABS module" often comes with the hydraulic pump assembly bolted to it. Module-only rebuilds are far cheaper.
New modules from the dealer must be flashed with vehicle data. Mail-in rebuilds reuse the original VIN.
Full ABS bleed often requires a scan tool to cycle valves, adding $40-$120.
Older modules (pre-2010) are widely rebuildable. Newest modules may not have a rebuild path yet.
Common Bosch and Continental modules have aftermarket parts; rare or proprietary modules force OEM pricing.
A misdiagnosed wheel speed sensor often gets blamed on the module - confirm before paying.
| Vehicle | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | $520 - $880 | Mid-grade parts at indie shop |
| Toyota Camry | $560 - $940 | Mid-grade parts at indie shop |
| Ford F-150 | $680 - $1,200 | Mid-grade parts at indie shop |
| Chevy Silverado | $700 - $1,260 | Mid-grade parts at indie shop |
| Jeep Wrangler | $640 - $1,100 | Mid-grade parts at indie shop |
| BMW 3-Series | $880 - $1,600 | Mid-grade parts at indie shop |
For most owners with basic tools and a safe place to work, this is within reach if the difficulty label says "Easy" or "Moderate." Hard and Expert jobs mean special tools, safety risk, or scan-tool requirements - usually worth paying a shop for. If you have never bled brakes, used a press, or worked under a vehicle on jack stands, start with a smaller job first.
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Permanent ABS light, loss of traction/stability control, intermittent ABS activation at low speeds, or no communication with the module via scan tool.
Yes - regular brakes still work. You lose anti-lock function and may lose traction control. Avoid hard winter braking.
Established services like Module Master have 5+ year warranties and are widely used by indy shops as well.
A brand-new dealer module needs flashing with your VIN. A rebuild of your original unit does not.
New OEM module ($600-$1,200) plus programming ($120-$200) plus dealer labor rate. Independents using reman or rebuild come in much lower.
Yes - traction and stability control share the same module on most vehicles, so they come back together.