Fuel and air code · Phoenix area, Arizona
P0172 repair cost in Phoenix
P0172 means engine getting too much fuel (bank 1). In the Phoenix area, Arizona, the most common fix, fuel injector replacement (one injector), has a typical range of $170 to $820.
Wide range: this job varies a lot. Itemize your quote for a better answer.
How this range is built
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts | $50 | $260 |
| Labor: 1 to 3.5 hours × $110 to $150 an hour | $110 | $525 |
| Fees: shop supplies, disposal, diagnostics | $10 | $30 |
| Total, rounded | $170 | $820 |
The hourly rate is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 average pay for this trade in Phoenix, $27.56 an hour, times 4 to 5.5 to cover what a shop bills (overhead, tools, insurance, profit). Parts are a band from budget aftermarket to the manufacturer part. Full method.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Not a quote. Your car, parts and shop change the number.
Why Phoenix is different
The parts cost about the same everywhere. The labor rate is what changes. Auto technicians in the Phoenix area, Arizona earn an average of $27.56 an hour, so a shop there bills roughly $110 to $150 an hour. That moves this repair's total, and the range above already includes it.
Same repair in other areas
| Area | Typical range, estimate |
|---|---|
| Boston area, Massachusetts | $180 to $910 |
| New York City area | $180 to $870 |
| Los Angeles area, California | $180 to $890 |
| Chicago area, Illinois | $170 to $840 |
| Houston area, Texas | $160 to $800 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas | $160 to $800 |
| Atlanta area, Georgia | $170 to $840 |
| Miami area, Florida | $160 to $820 |
| Seattle area, Washington | $180 to $890 |
What the code means, causes and what to check first are on the P0172 page.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Prices updated October 2026.