Dodge Challenger AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $127
- High
- $333
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Challenger AC compressor?
Asking prices from 208 salvage yards in 31 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Dodge Challenger AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Dodge Challenger AC compressor costs $40 to $333, with a median asking price of $103. Based on 1,276 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2023 (10 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$103
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$333809 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$300166 listings
Grade CVisible wear$93–$10015 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$225286 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$333 | 809 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$300 | 166 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $93–$100 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$225 | 286 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$110
Grade B$103
Grade C$100
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$333 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Dodge Challenger AC compressor is listed
We found priced Dodge Challenger AC compressor listings at 208 salvage yards across 31 states. California supplies the most, with 460 listings (25% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Texas yards ask $125, 25% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 460 | 36 | $100-3% |
| Arizona | 275 | 21 | $115+12% |
| Illinois | 236 | 16 | $100-3% |
| Florida | 175 | 21 | $100-3% |
| Texas | 161 | 28 | $125+21% |
| Georgia | 78 | 8 | $110+7% |
| Indiana | 51 | 4 | $100-3% |
| Missouri | 50 | 5 | $115+12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $103 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Challenger AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $103
- Dodge Challenger median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $390–$1,005
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Dodge Challenger AC compressor cost by year?
2023200 listingsFits 10 years$100$50 – $3002022200 listingsFits 10 years$103$40 – $3172021200 listingsFits 10 years$100$50 – $3002020200 listingsFits 10 years$100$45 – $3072019200 listingsFits 10 years$103$40 – $3172018201 listingsFits 10 years$100$55 – $2492017200 listingsFits 10 years$103$40 – $3332016200 listingsFits 10 years$100$52 – $2492015200 listingsFits 10 years$125$50 – $285
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Challenger AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Challenger AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 10% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $110.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2014–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Challenger sits 31% below the Ford F150 ($150), 48% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 59% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Dodge Challenger parts are priced?
01wide ±230%
Wheels
$279median
$51$1,335
02wide ±237%
Axle Shaft
$190median
$35$937
03wide ±214%
Strut
$154median
$30$690
04wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$705median
$180$1,800
05wide ±288%
Transmission
$1,798median
$303$10,666
06wide ±288%
Engine
$3,000median
$610$17,869
07wide ±215%
Starter
$85median
$25$390
08wide ±132%
Side Mirror
$150median
$35$431
09wide ±230%
Grille
$155median
$25$737
10wide ±159%
Steering Rack
$675median
$171$2,324
11wide ±188%
Alternator
$85median
$30$350
12wide ±329%
Radiator
$130median
$44$900
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Challenger AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$199
Challenger$103
$96 diff3,562 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$250
Challenger$103
$147 diff3,562 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeChallenger
Elantra$144
Challenger$103
$41 diff3,457 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsDodgeChallenger
Altima$113
Challenger$103
$10 diff3,126 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsDodgeChallenger
Mustang$190
Challenger$103
$87 diff3,089 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsDodgeChallenger
Sonata$138
Challenger$103
$35 diff2,990 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Common questions
Dodge Challenger AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Dodge Challenger?
The median asking price is $103 across 1,276 priced listings from 208 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $110. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Challenger AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Dodge Challenger AC compressor replacement typically runs $390–$1,005 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $103, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Dodge Challenger model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Dodge Challenger AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Challenger AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.