Fuel and air code · Miami area, Florida
P0174 repair cost in Miami
P0174 means engine getting too much air or too little fuel (bank 2). In the Miami area, Florida, the most common fix, vacuum leak repair, has a typical range of $85 to $460.
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 | $5 | $60 |
| Labor: 0.8 to 2.5 hours × $105 to $150 an hour | $84 | $375 |
| Fees: shop supplies, disposal, diagnostics | $0 | $25 |
| Total, rounded | $85 | $460 |
The hourly rate is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 average pay for this trade in Miami, $26.85 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 Miami is different
The parts cost about the same everywhere. The labor rate is what changes. Auto technicians in the Miami area, Florida earn an average of $26.85 an hour, so a shop there bills roughly $105 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 | $100 to $530 |
| New York City area | $100 to $500 |
| Los Angeles area, California | $100 to $510 |
| Chicago area, Illinois | $95 to $480 |
| Houston area, Texas | $85 to $450 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas | $85 to $450 |
| Phoenix area, Arizona | $90 to $460 |
| Atlanta area, Georgia | $95 to $480 |
| Seattle area, Washington | $100 to $510 |
What the code means, causes and what to check first are on the P0174 page.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Prices updated October 2026.