Dodge Journey AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $115
- High
- $316
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Journey AC compressor?
Asking prices from 119 salvage yards in 7 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Dodge Journey 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 Journey AC compressor costs $30 to $316, with a median asking price of $88. Based on 641 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2020 (14 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$165
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$316390 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$31462 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$854 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$225185 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$316 | 390 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$314 | 62 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$85 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$225 | 185 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$165
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$316 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Dodge Journey AC compressor is listed
We found priced Dodge Journey AC compressor listings at 119 salvage yards across 7 states. California supplies the most, with 263 listings (41% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $75, while Texas yards ask $125, 67% 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 | 263 | 47 | $85-3% |
| Illinois | 153 | 15 | $75-15% |
| Arizona | 132 | 30 | $100+14% |
| Texas | 67 | 17 | $125+42% |
| Indiana | 16 | 5 | $104+18% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $88 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Journey AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $88
- Dodge Journey median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $375–$990
- 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 Journey AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Journey AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Journey AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (2.4L), w/o rear AC, lists at a $75 median, while (2.4L), rear AC commands $93, a 24% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2015 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2007–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Journey sits 41% below the Ford F150 ($150), 56% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 65% 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 Journey parts are priced?
01wide ±267%
Transmission Control Module
$90median
$20$500
02wide ±138%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$271median
$90$840
03wide ±201%
Tail Light
$75median
$20$321
04wide ±195%
Air Bag
$100median
$20$410
05wide ±203%
Wheels
$139median
$35$600
06wide ±234%
Axle Shaft
$77median
$25$385
07wide ±185%
Side Mirror
$78median
$15$303
08wide ±138%
Front Seat
$150median
$30$445
09wide ±131%
Tailgate
$220median
$75$650
10wide ±257%
Grille
$74median
$15$396
11wide ±116%
Steering Wheel
$141median
$35$361
12wide ±169%
Rear Bumper
$175median
$40$633
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Journey AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsDodgeJourney
F150$150
Journey$88
$62 diff3,564 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsDodgeJourney
Class$198
Journey$88
$110 diff2,931 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsDodgeJourney
Class$250
Journey$88
$162 diff2,927 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeJourney
Elantra$143
Journey$88
$55 diff2,809 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsDodgeJourney
1500$130
Journey$88
$42 diff2,758 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsDodgeJourney
Explorer$143
Journey$88
$55 diff2,699 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$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 ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Dodge Journey AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Dodge Journey?
The median asking price is $88 across 641 priced listings from 119 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Journey AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Dodge Journey AC compressor replacement typically runs $375–$990 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $88, 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 Journey model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Dodge Journey AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Journey AC compressor fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.