Used Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor?

Asking prices from 284 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 29, 2026
Strong coverage664 priced of 950 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Grand Caravan AC compressor costs $50 to $280, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 664 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$157
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$75

Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$139
High
$280
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$256421 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$280167 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$10016 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$15360 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$280 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor is listed

We found priced Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor listings at 284 salvage yards across 37 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 530 listings (16% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Iowa ask a median $50, while Texas yards ask $270, 440% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois53020$155+1%
Texas37313$270+76%
Indiana23313$90-41%
Pennsylvania22421$90-41%
Missouri18110$125-18%
North Carolina17818$180+18%
Iowa1736$50-67%
Connecticut12510$127-17%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$153
Dodge Grand Caravan median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$440–$1,055
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

dual zone50 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$162$50 – $271
single zone50 listingsInterchange 2017–2025$162$50 – $280

Model-year comparison

What does a Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor cost by year?

$97$115$134$152$1702015201620172018201920202021202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 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 109% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $157.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $108, while 2021 tops the table at $162. Parts from 2011–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Grand Caravan sits 2% above the Ford F150 ($150), 23% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 39% 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

  1. Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
  2. Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
  3. Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
  4. Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.

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How much is a used AC compressor for a Dodge Grand Caravan?

The median asking price is $153 across 664 priced listings from 284 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $157. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $108.

How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor?

Using a used part, a Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor replacement typically runs $440–$1,055 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $153, 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 Grand Caravan model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 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 Grand Caravan AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Grand Caravan AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Dodge Grand Caravan AC Compressor Cost — From $50 to $280