Honda CRV AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $171
- High
- $618
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Honda CRV AC compressor?
Asking prices from 245 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
SK
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.
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Honda CRV 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 Honda CRV AC compressor costs $50 to $618, with a median asking price of $156. Based on 1,241 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$173
Grade B (good)$108
Grade C (fair)$145
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$618868 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$400261 listings
Grade CVisible wear$95–$1453 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$299109 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$618 | 868 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$400 | 261 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $95–$145 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$299 | 109 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$173
Grade B$108
Grade C$145
Ungraded$120
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$618 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Honda CRV AC compressor is listed
We found priced Honda CRV AC compressor listings at 245 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 394 listings (28% of the total) from 48 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $113, while Texas yards ask $173, 53% 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 | 394 | 48 | $170+9% |
| Arizona | 324 | 11 | $159+2% |
| Florida | 129 | 26 | $113-28% |
| Nevada | 106 | 7 | $157+1% |
| Texas | 99 | 33 | $173+11% |
| Colorado | 37 | 5 | $153-2% |
| Illinois | 37 | 14 | $166+6% |
| Utah | 35 | 5 | $128-18% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $156 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Honda CRV AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $156
- Honda CRV 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Honda CRV AC compressor cost by year?
202572 listingsFits 4 years$223$100 – $3972024100 listingsFits 5 years$223$60 – $4652023100 listingsFits 4 years$213$75 – $6182022200 listingsFits 7 years$150$71 – $4002021200 listingsFits 7 years$150$71 – $3892020200 listingsFits 7 years$150$71 – $4002019150 listingsFits 7 years$113$65 – $3102018150 listingsFits 7 years$146$73 – $3872017150 listingsFits 7 years$150$73 – $342201650 listingsFits 4 years$125$50 – $231201533 listingsFits 4 years$107$90 – $295
Market analysis
How much does a used Honda CRV AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Honda CRV 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 19% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $173.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L (turbo), lists at a $223 median, while 2.0L (hybrid) commands $234, a 5% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $107, while 2024 tops the table at $223. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Honda CRV sits 4% above the Ford F150 ($150), 22% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 38% 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 Honda CRV parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$286median
$60$935
02wide ±208%
Steering Rack
$351median
$63$1,525
03wide ±176%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$33$474
04wide ±260%
Wheels
$200median
$35$1,075
05wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$116$1,121
06wide ±134%
Tail Light
$175median
$53$523
07wide ±198%
Transfer Case
$209median
$75$902
08wide ±212%
Transmission
$1,400median
$250$6,193
09wide ±132%
Strut
$126median
$35$368
10wide ±127%
Engine
$2,368median
$600$6,613
11wide ±249%
AC Condenser
$136median
$35$711
12wide ±149%
Fender
$208median
$52$670
Price comparisons
Compare Honda CRV AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsHondaCRV
Class$250
CRV$156
$94 diff3,527 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsHondaCRV
Explorer$148
CRV$156
$8 diff3,304 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsHondaCRV
Escape$150
CRV$156
$6 diff3,225 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsHondaCRV
Sorento$152
CRV$156
$4 diff3,049 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsHondaCRV
Wrangler$174
CRV$156
$18 diff2,915 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesSClassvsHondaCRV
Class$250
CRV$156
$94 diff2,875 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
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Hondawide ±186%
Honda Accord
$162median
$35$639
Hondawide ±170%
Honda Civic
$177median
$49$650
Hondawide ±118%
Honda Odyssey
$127median
$35$335
Hondawide ±100%
Honda Pilot
$164median
$60$387
Common questions
Honda CRV AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Honda CRV?
The median asking price is $156 across 1,241 priced listings from 245 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $173. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $107.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda CRV AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Honda CRV AC compressor replacement typically runs $440–$1,055 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $156, 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 Honda CRV model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 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 Honda CRV AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Honda CRV AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.