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# **valve body**

**Worth a look**

Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 36% of clicks), but weak search conversion (0.1%) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 16Growth 13Conversion 2Competition 95Returns 69Price range 4Avg price 38Brand share 96Review moat 90Quality gap 84

**Brand share**

**Incredible****36%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Competition**

**Great****20%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Review moat**

**Great****193.43**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.2★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Good****2.3%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Okay****$253.51**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Bad****$63K**

$63K/yr · 179K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-23.6%**

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

**Price range**

**Bad****$12.11–$2199.98**

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

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.1%**

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

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (20% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**54 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**167**

**Top-5 brand share**

**36%**

**Open market**

**60%**

- INGKAN13% - YDMON8% - WIT WHATEVER IT TAKES TRANSMISSION PARTS, INC6% - GM GENUINE PARTS5% - atp automotive4% - World Wide Parts Outlet4%

## **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%$1K4%$3K6%$4K8%$5K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)26 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 137 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![YDMON RE0F11A JF015E CVT Transmission Valve Body Compatible with N-i-ssan Sentra 2013-2019 1.6L 1.8L Automotive Transmission Valve Body With Solenoid Replaces Part 31705-X428E 31705-X428B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417zpXjxBsL.jpg)**YDMON RE0F11A JF015E CVT Transmission Valve Body Compatible with N-i-ssan Sentra 2013-2019 1.6L 1.8L Automotive Transmission Valve Body With Solenoid Replaces Part 31705-X428E 31705-X428B**YDMON**$170.34**3.9★46 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF55WTGK) [2![4L60E Transmission Super Master Rebuild Kit w/Steels & Pistons 2004-UP](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XRVFqEZOL.jpg)**4L60E Transmission Super Master Rebuild Kit w/Steels & Pistons 2004-UP**WIT WHATEVER IT TAKES TRANSMISSION PARTS, INC**$241.42**4.5★163 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YZ6HBJ) [3![4L60E Transmission Rebuild Kit Heavy Duty Master Kit with 3-4 Power-pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YtgMKBm+L.jpg)**4L60E Transmission Rebuild Kit Heavy Duty Master Kit with 3-4 Power-pack**World Wide Parts Outlet**$351.09**4.5★188 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014UZ62WA) [4![QBselecar Transmission Valve Body Replacement for RE0F10A JF011E CVT Transmission Solenoid w/Stepper Motor Compatible with Nissan Altima Rogue Sentra X-Trail Lancer Outlander Dodge Caliber 2002-2016](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FAJOj56SL.jpg)**QBselecar Transmission Valve Body Replacement for RE0F10A JF011E CVT Transmission Solenoid w/Stepper Motor Compatible with Nissan Altima Rogue Sentra X-Trail Lancer Outlander Dodge Caliber 2002-2016**QBselecar**$120.17**3.3★18 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNMMZNB2) [5![INGKAN 4L60E 4L65E Transmission Master Rebuild Kit w/Filter Fits for Cadillac Escalade Chevy Avalanche Express Silverado Tahoe GMC Savana Sierra Yukon OE 4L60E 4L65E 4L70E 4L75E](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xz5fsYvuL.jpg)**INGKAN 4L60E 4L65E Transmission Master Rebuild Kit w/Filter Fits for Cadillac Escalade Chevy Avalanche Express Silverado Tahoe GMC Savana Sierra Yukon OE 4L60E 4L65E 4L70E 4L75E**INGKAN**$285.43**4.6★8 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F43W8CY9)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![C6 Automatic Transmission Rebuild Super Kit for Ford 1976-1997](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mFiqaAirL.jpg)**C6 Automatic Transmission Rebuild Super Kit for Ford 1976-1997**Stellar Automotive Group**$159.22**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVPPY9QH) [![TH700-R4 700R4 Transmission Rebuild Kit for GM 1987-1993](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AJAAhDunL.jpg)**TH700-R4 700R4 Transmission Rebuild Kit for GM 1987-1993**Stellar Automotive Group**$168.43**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVPN7CFJ) [![4R70W 4R75W Transmission Banner Rebuild Kit with BorgWarner Frictions Fits Ford 2004-Up Automatic Transmission](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IJScOcGgL.jpg)**4R70W 4R75W Transmission Banner Rebuild Kit with BorgWarner Frictions Fits Ford 2004-Up Automatic Transmission**Get Your Shift Right**$159.26**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVGJFZQR) [![ZZDSNJ RE0F11A Transmission Valve Body with Solenoids Compatible With 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra2013-2019 Versa1.6L 1.8L Replace # JF015E 31705-X428B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OtoqdJ86L.jpg)**ZZDSNJ RE0F11A Transmission Valve Body with Solenoids Compatible With 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra2013-2019 Versa1.6L 1.8L Replace # JF015E 31705-X428B**ZZDSNJ**$156.47**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSQGB5RQ) [![RE0F11A CVT Automotive Transmission Valve Body With Solenoid Compatible with 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Nissan Sentra 1.6L 1.8L Replace#JF015E 31705-X428E 31705-X428B 31705-X428C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IhxVf9jjL.jpg)**RE0F11A CVT Automotive Transmission Valve Body With Solenoid Compatible with 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Nissan Sentra 1.6L 1.8L Replace#JF015E 31705-X428E 31705-X428B 31705-X428C**GDUKOP**$161.53**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSQRBL93)

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### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![RE0F11A CVT Automotive Transmission Valve Body With Solenoid Compatible with 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Nissan Sentra 1.6L 1.8L Replace#JF015E 31705-X428E 31705-X428B 31705-X428C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IhxVf9jjL.jpg)**RE0F11A CVT Automotive Transmission Valve Body With Solenoid Compatible with 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Nissan Sentra 1.6L 1.8L Replace#JF015E 31705-X428E 31705-X428B 31705-X428C**GDUKOP**$161.53**0.0★**▲ 260%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSQRBL93) [![C6 Automatic Transmission Rebuild Super Kit for Ford 1976-1997](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mFiqaAirL.jpg)**C6 Automatic Transmission Rebuild Super Kit for Ford 1976-1997**Stellar Automotive Group**$159.22**0.0★**▲ 254%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVPPY9QH) [![TH700-R4 700R4 Transmission Rebuild Kit for GM 1987-1993](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AJAAhDunL.jpg)**TH700-R4 700R4 Transmission Rebuild Kit for GM 1987-1993**Stellar Automotive Group**$168.43**0.0★**▲ 250%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVPN7CFJ) [![VekAuto Transmission Control Unit TCM TCU Valve Body Solenoid for Subaru Forester Impreza Outback Xv Crosstrek TR580/31825-AA050/31825AA050/TR690/31825AA051/31825AA052/31825AA050](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41y6jXnrmrL.jpg)**VekAuto Transmission Control Unit TCM TCU Valve Body Solenoid for Subaru Forester Impreza Outback Xv Crosstrek TR580/31825-AA050/31825AA050/TR690/31825AA051/31825AA052/31825AA050**VekAuto**$293.06**5.0★**▲ 248%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPNL3ND) [![VekAuto TR690/163740A Transmission Control Unit TCM TCU Valve Body Solenoid for Subaru Legacy Outback 2010-2013 for Subaru Forester 2.5L 31706AA031/31706AA032](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+vEOnnRWL.jpg)**VekAuto TR690/163740A Transmission Control Unit TCM TCU Valve Body Solenoid for Subaru Legacy Outback 2010-2013 for Subaru Forester 2.5L 31706AA031/31706AA032**VekAuto**$281.18**0.0★**▲ 247%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPMT9S4)

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## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -23.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

5K4KSpike '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**22%

*“Not too expensive”*

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“Good Quality”*

**Efficiency**14%

*“Working good in my at home garage rebuild”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“Works as it should”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Fitment is generally accurate for the listed models”*

**Lubrication**4%

*“I think Valvoline lubricants are the best on the market”*

**Leak-Proof**2%

*“delivered with no leaks”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easy to use”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“It's easy to install as well”*

**Maintenance And Repair**1%

*“making it convenient to handle a full rebuild without sourcing extra parts”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Both are horrible quality”*

**Functionality-Overall**9%

*“DOES NOT COME WITH IT”*

**Product Condition**8%

*“Part was used”*

**Leak-Proof**7%

*“oil leaked everywhere”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Amazon was not reliable for their recomendation in this case to fit my transmission”*

**Lubrication**4%

*“Bad oil”*

**Pressure**4%

*“Valve body was bad”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Pricey ATF Fluid”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“Not compatible with cvt or mercon lv”*

**Durability**4%

*“Probably needs to break in”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Compatibility-Overall**26%

**Defective Material/Parts**12%

**Functionality-Overall**11%

**Leak-Proof**9%

**Size-Overall**8%

**Value For Money**7%

**Product Condition**6%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Maintenance And Repair**2%

**Assembly/Installation**2%