Dodge Durango 2018 Repair Quote Check | Noblesville, Indiana Prices

1. Ignition Coils (Parts Only): 5 Coils for $700

Fair or High?

• Average Retail Price per Coil (Our Research): $66–$98 each
  • 5 coils = $330–$490 for the set, if you bought them yourself at retail.
• Your Quote: $700 (just for parts — not installed)
• Markup/Overpricing: That’s a pretty steep markup for just the coils. It’s about 43%–112% higher than the normal retail window. Even if they’re using top-tier OEM parts, you’d expect at most the high end of that range, not $700.

Possible Reasoning From the Shop:

• If they’re quoting for an “OEM-only” coil, sometimes those go over $100 each at a dealership parts counter, but $140 apiece is still on the high side, even for dealer parts prices.
• Some shops add a markup to cover warranty or supply overheads, but this is a much steeper bump than average (and shops typically only mark up parts about 20–40%).

Is This an Upsell?

• Ignition coils themselves are NOT an upsell if you really need them—they’re a wear part for this age/mileage. But pricing them this high does raise questions.
• Sometimes, if coils are being replaced and spark plugs are due for mileage, shops will suggest “while you’re in there” to swap plugs too—that is a common and more legit upsell (but useful if due).

2. Advice & Recommendation

• Get a Second Opinion: If you haven’t had a misfire code or a real diagnosis, confirm that all 5 coils are actually bad. They rarely fail all at once—often it’s just 1 or 2.
• Ask for Brands: Check what brand/part number they quoted. Compare it to RockAuto or NAPA online for your year/make/model.
• DIY or Independent Shop: If you’re a little handy or can find a local independent mechanic, you could buy the coils yourself (saving a few hundred) and pay for just the labor ($70–$100/hr average shop, 1-2 hours typically, so $85–$200).

3. Is the Price Fair?

• No, the parts price is high for this job. Even going premium with OEM parts, $700 for 5 coils is above normal.
• Push back or ask the shop to match pricing closer to $330–$490. If they can’t, consider supplying your own parts (if the shop allows), or just take it elsewhere.
• Not a classic upsell job, but definitely a heavy markup.

4. Total Repair Cost vs. Car Value

• You’re nowhere near the point where repairs overtake car value (your Durango is worth $20k+), so this isn’t a “junk it instead” scenario. But still, no need to waste hundreds if you don’t have to.

Summary (Key Points)

• $700 for 5 ignition coils is higher than expected, even for premium parts.
• This isn’t a sleazy “upsell,” but it IS overpriced for the parts themselves.
• Check if you really need all 5 replaced.
• Ask for brand/model of parts.
• Look into cheaper independent shops, or provide your own coils if allowed.