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# **thermostat for car**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 13% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 55Growth 16Conversion 40Competition 97Returns 33Price range 86Avg price 95Brand share 80Review moat 88Quality gap 58

**Competition**

**Incredible****13%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$28.05**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Great****242.85**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Price range**

**Great****$6.23–$82.82**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Great****55%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Good****$396K**

$396K/yr · 444K searches

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.2%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Returns**

**Okay****5.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Growth**

**Bad****-19.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (13% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**61 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**193**

**Top-5 brand share**

**55%**

**Open market**

**42%**

- Dorman22% - A-Premium17% - MotoRad9% - MITZONE4% - EVIL ENERGY3% - MILIPARTS3%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$8K4%$16K6%$24K8%$32K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)2 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 178 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![A-Premium - Thermostat Housing Assembly W/Sensor 68003582AB - Compatible with Dodge Chrysler & Jeep - Journey 09-20 Avenger 09-14 Compass Patriot 07-17 Caliber Sebring 200 - DOHC 4Cyl 2.4L 2.0L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZAS+8h93L.jpg)**A-Premium - Thermostat Housing Assembly W/Sensor 68003582AB - Compatible with Dodge Chrysler & Jeep - Journey 09-20 Avenger 09-14 Compass Patriot 07-17 Caliber Sebring 200 - DOHC 4Cyl 2.4L 2.0L**A-Premium**$36.45**4.0★471 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRYYNG6G) [2![A-Premium Upgraded Aluminum Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly with Sensor & O-ring Compatible with Chevy Cruze 11-16 Sonic 12-20 Trax 13-21 & Buick Encore 13-21 1.4L Replace# 55565336](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DH7a4MvOL.jpg)**A-Premium Upgraded Aluminum Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly with Sensor & O-ring Compatible with Chevy Cruze 11-16 Sonic 12-20 Trax 13-21 & Buick Encore 13-21 1.4L Replace# 55565336**A-Premium**$24.69**4.5★117 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4DNSF8P) [3![A-Premium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Water Outlet w/Sensor Compatible with Buick Chevy Vehicles - 1.4L Only - Cruze 11-15 Sonic 12-20 Trax 13-20 Encore 13-20 - Replaces 25193922](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BCipaaUZL.jpg)**A-Premium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Water Outlet w/Sensor Compatible with Buick Chevy Vehicles - 1.4L Only - Cruze 11-15 Sonic 12-20 Trax 13-20 Encore 13-20 - Replaces 25193922**A-Premium**$18.74**4.4★255 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TWMWP4) [4![SWPHRT Car Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Aluminum Vehicle Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replaces 96984104 55564891 902-821 Compatible with Aveo Pontiac Sonic Trax](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qEybiiJiL.jpg)**SWPHRT Car Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Aluminum Vehicle Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replaces 96984104 55564891 902-821 Compatible with Aveo Pontiac Sonic Trax**SWPHRT**$17.25**3.6★9 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G12RG4RN) [5![Dorman 902-3036 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Select Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AhQU6iTpL.jpg)**Dorman 902-3036 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Select Models**Dorman**$16.44**4.6★2,421 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8VJJ54)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Guilcam Car Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Aluminum Vehicle Thermostat Housing Assembly Replaces 96984104 55564891 Compatible with Cruze Limited Aveo Pontiac Trax](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xl7yZ-VUL.jpg)**Guilcam Car Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Aluminum Vehicle Thermostat Housing Assembly Replaces 96984104 55564891 Compatible with Cruze Limited Aveo Pontiac Trax**Guilcam**$15.91**0 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY36J1M9) [![ESWW Thermostat Housing Assembly for Car Replace #15-11125 12674639 Compatible with Chevy Silverado 1500 Tahoe Suburban GMC Sierra Yukon Cadillac Escalade 4.3L 5.3L 6.2L Engine Coolant Thermostat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xfO4CR7yL.jpg)**ESWW Thermostat Housing Assembly for Car Replace #15-11125 12674639 Compatible with Chevy Silverado 1500 Tahoe Suburban GMC Sierra Yukon Cadillac Escalade 4.3L 5.3L 6.2L Engine Coolant Thermostat**ESWW**$17.93**1 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHQMBB3G) [![Upgrade Aluminium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Buick Chevrolet Encore 2013-2021 Chevy Cruze 2011-2016 Sonic 2012-2020 Trax 2013-2021 Replace 902-808 55579010](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H+0Bf4vlL.jpg)**Upgrade Aluminium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Buick Chevrolet Encore 2013-2021 Chevy Cruze 2011-2016 Sonic 2012-2020 Trax 2013-2021 Replace 902-808 55579010**CARORAV**$19.63**3 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFDM9LVZ) [![Upgrade Aluminium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Chevrolet/Pontiac/Suzuki Chevy Aveo Aveo5 09-11 Cruze 11-16 Sonic 12-18 Trax 13-20 G3 09-10 Replaces 902-821 55564891](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CEsnGy1pL.jpg)**Upgrade Aluminium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Chevrolet/Pontiac/Suzuki Chevy Aveo Aveo5 09-11 Cruze 11-16 Sonic 12-18 Trax 13-20 G3 09-10 Replaces 902-821 55564891**CARORAV**$22.71**3 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFDKQH48) [![Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Chevy/GMC/Cadillac/Isuzu/Hummer/Pontiac 2000-2003 Suburban Tahoe Yukon 2003 Express Silverado Replaces 902-700 12562740](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-OtKlpKaL.jpg)**Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Chevy/GMC/Cadillac/Isuzu/Hummer/Pontiac 2000-2003 Suburban Tahoe Yukon 2003 Express Silverado Replaces 902-700 12562740**CARORAV**$16.10**2 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFHK72DL)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Guilcam Car Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Aluminum Vehicle Thermostat Housing Assembly Replaces 96984104 55564891 Compatible with Cruze Limited Aveo Pontiac Trax](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xl7yZ-VUL.jpg)**Guilcam Car Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Aluminum Vehicle Thermostat Housing Assembly Replaces 96984104 55564891 Compatible with Cruze Limited Aveo Pontiac Trax**Guilcam**$15.91**0.0★**▲ 329%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY36J1M9) [![Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly with Sensor Fits for 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 - Replaces 2L2Z8592AA 902-860](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Yy9u8YqUL.jpg)**Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly with Sensor Fits for 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 - Replaces 2L2Z8592AA 902-860**OGATOO**$21.60**0.0★**▲ 300%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD6VFQT8) [![Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Chevy/GMC/Cadillac/Isuzu/Hummer/Pontiac 2000-2003 Suburban Tahoe Yukon 2003 Express Silverado Replaces 902-700 12562740](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-OtKlpKaL.jpg)**Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Chevy/GMC/Cadillac/Isuzu/Hummer/Pontiac 2000-2003 Suburban Tahoe Yukon 2003 Express Silverado Replaces 902-700 12562740**CARORAV**$16.10**5.0★**▲ 300%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFHK72DL) [![Upgrade Aluminium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Buick Chevrolet Encore 2013-2021 Chevy Cruze 2011-2016 Sonic 2012-2020 Trax 2013-2021 Replace 902-808 55579010](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H+0Bf4vlL.jpg)**Upgrade Aluminium Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Compatible with Buick Chevrolet Encore 2013-2021 Chevy Cruze 2011-2016 Sonic 2012-2020 Trax 2013-2021 Replace 902-808 55579010**CARORAV**$19.63**5.0★**▲ 288%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFDM9LVZ) [![Engine Thermostat for Jeep Wrangler Grand Cherokee Cherokee Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Dakota Durango Ford F-150 F-250 Mustang Bronco F-350 replaces 7200-180 180 degrees](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pNb1lVIGL.jpg)**Engine Thermostat for Jeep Wrangler Grand Cherokee Cherokee Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Dakota Durango Ford F-150 F-250 Mustang Bronco F-350 replaces 7200-180 180 degrees**Anleecap**$14.04**2.8★**▲ 271%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8ZKGN8Q)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -19.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

10K6KSpike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**30%

*“Fit like a glove”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Build quality feels solid too”*

**Assembly/Installation**9%

*“Installed and working great no issues”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“fair price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Works as it should”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“Pos- It worked for my vehicle perfectly”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“The materials feel sturdy”*

**Leak-Proof**4%

*“Works and doesn't leak”*

**Heating**3%

*“the heater performance improved as well”*

**Durability**2%

*“Durable quality”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**16%

*“Too big”*

**Durability**13%

*“Broke in less than a month”*

**Heating**10%

*“Vehicle overheated”*

**Leak-Proof**8%

*“started to leak”*

**Compatibility-Overall**6%

*“It didn't fit on my vehicle”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Cheap quality”*

**Defective Material/Parts**5%

*“The part is defective”*

**Coolant**3%

*“It did not regulate the coolant temp”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“Broke on install very thin”*

**Sensor**2%

*“sensor is junk”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**26%

**Compatibility-Overall**16%

**Defective Material/Parts**10%

**Coolant**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Heating**6%

**Functionality-Overall**6%

**Assembly/Installation**5%

**Value For Money**3%

**Sensor**2%