Cooling System · critical priority
Radiator Cooling Fan Replacement Cost & Pricing
Replace the electric radiator cooling fan (or fan assembly) that pulls air through the radiator to prevent overheating at low speeds and at idle. A failed fan causes the engine to overheat in traffic while running fine at highway speed.
Typical Radiator Cooling Fan Replacement cost
$280–$980, with an average estimate of $520 before vehicle-specific adjustments.
What to expect
Difficulty: easy. Typical labor time: 1–3 hours.
Mechanic's tip
The classic symptom of a dead cooling fan is an engine that runs fine on the highway but overheats sitting in traffic — because highway airflow does the job the fan can't. Before replacing the motor, check the fan relay and fuse first; they're the most common cause of fan failure and cost under $10. Some vehicles use a dual-fan assembly (one for the radiator, one for the AC condenser) — confirm which failed before ordering parts.