Flex Pipe Repair Cost


Written by:  Howmuchisit.org Staff

The exhaust flex pipe, an accordion-shaped pipe which is mounted on the motor, will protect your car’s exhaust system by giving it the extra flexibility it needs by handling any contractions, vibrations and/or contractions.

Flex Pipe Repair Cost
Mototec Exhaust” (CC BY 2.0) by eurosporttuning

How much does an exhaust flex pipe repair cost?

The cost of an exhaust flex pipe repair, as with any car repair, will greatly depend on the car you drive, the mechanic you hire and your geographical location.  As we were able to find multiple quotes online, we found the average price seemed to be in the $115 to $275 range at a local muffler shop if you were to repair a section of it; however, if you were to replace the entire flex pipe, then the costs could range from $400 to more than $1,000 at a local car dealership if the pipe had a converter built in.

As for just the parts, without any professional labor, the costs can range from $15 to $35+, depending on the brand and the manufacturer.

To make it easier, we broke it down by car makes and models in the table below to offer an average as to what you may pay for your car.

Price QuoteSource
$40 for parts + $40 for labor at local muffler shop for Saturn SL2LINK
$288 for unknown car at MIDASLINK
$745 for parts + labor for Tiburon at local dealershipLINK
$300 for Toyota CamryLINK
$140 for Toyota CamryLINK
$150 for Toyota Camry with aftermarket partsLINK

What is a flex pipe?

The flex pipe is the bendable chunk of pipe which offers the exhaust system some flexibility, according to LousMuffler.com.  As a critical component of a front wheel drive vehicle and even on almost all all-wheel-drive vehicles, the part will protect your exhaust system from wreckage as you accelerate your car.  Without this extra flexibility that the part offers, then it could cause the exhaust system to crack, which will then leak and create a loud noise.

How do I know the part is bad?

Most of the time, it can be easy to tell when this part starts to go bad as in the early stages, you will start to hear a minor exhaust leak-like sound as you start up your vehicle and start to accelerate.  However, as long as the leak isn’t considered to be major, it will slowly go away as you drive, but for a larger-than-average leak, it will not go away and will be much louder, essentially letting you know there’s something wrong.  While almost all flex pipes will break from the interior of the pipe, it can sound like you do not have an exhaust at all.  If you hear any sounds coming from your exhaust, do not ignore it as it can cause major damage to your exhaust system in the future, increasing your repair bill even more.  This could include breaking away bolts, flanges or even destroying the exhaust manifold, another repair that can cost well into the hundreds of dollars.

Tips to know

All dealerships will want to replace the entire flex pipe as per their shop standards, but 99 percent of the time, this isn’t required.  To save hundreds of dollars, consider finding a local mom and pop muffler shop in your area to see if a portion of the flex pipe can be replaced to help you save money and keep your exhaust system in working order.  Most of the time, a simple weld and about 30 to 45 minutes of your time will lead to a functioning flex pipe.


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