Honda Ridgeline AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $175
- High
- $387
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Honda Ridgeline AC compressor?
Asking prices from 98 salvage yards in 9 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
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 Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline AC compressor costs $65 to $387, with a median asking price of $163. Based on 369 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$167
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$387216 listings
Grade BStandard used$68–$35398 listings
Grade CVisible wear$125–$1251 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$35054 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$387 | 216 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $68–$353 | 98 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $125–$125 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$350 | 54 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$167
Grade B$150
Grade C$125
Ungraded$138
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$387 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Honda Ridgeline AC compressor is listed
We found priced Honda Ridgeline AC compressor listings at 98 salvage yards across 9 states. Florida supplies the most, with 115 listings (31% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Nevada ask a median $126, while Texas yards ask $173, 37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 115 | 26 | $150-8% |
| Texas | 113 | 27 | $173+6% |
| California | 71 | 23 | $128-21% |
| Arizona | 44 | 12 | $150-8% |
| Georgia | 15 | 4 | $150-8% |
| Nevada | 13 | 2 | $126-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $163 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Honda Ridgeline AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $163
- Honda Ridgeline median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $450–$1,065
- 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 Ridgeline AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$150$92 – $300202450 listingsFits 6 years$163$75 – $350202350 listingsFits 6 years$186$65 – $387202250 listingsFits 7 years$150$120 – $300202150 listingsFits 6 years$150$65 – $307202046 listingsFits 5 years$175$75 – $350201950 listingsFits 6 years$173$98 – $276201850 listingsFits 5 years$110$68 – $370201750 listingsFits 6 years$120$70 – $375
Market analysis
How much does a used Honda Ridgeline AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Honda Ridgeline 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 34% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $167.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $110, while 2023 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Honda Ridgeline sits 9% above the Ford F150 ($150), 18% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 35% 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 Ridgeline parts are priced?
01wide ±165%
Transmission Control Module
$116median
$22$405
02wide ±202%
Side Mirror
$226median
$50$965
03wide ±118%
Grille
$381median
$64$961
04wide ±181%
Air Bag
$300median
$65$1,150
05wide ±173%
Fog Light
$110median
$25$405
06wide ±210%
Car Radio
$251median
$50$1,104
07wide ±135%
Wheels
$200median
$45$585
08wide ±116%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$115$1,270
09wide ±134%
Strut
$100median
$35$302
10wide ±138%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$41$345
11wide ±109%
Front Seat
$175median
$70$450
12wide ±87%
Quarter Panel
$750median
$345$1,655
Price comparisons
Compare Honda Ridgeline AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsHondaRidgeline
F150$150
Ridgeline$163
$13 diff3,292 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsHondaRidgeline
Class$199
Ridgeline$163
$36 diff2,655 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsHondaRidgeline
Class$250
Ridgeline$163
$87 diff2,655 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsHondaRidgeline
1500$133
Ridgeline$163
$30 diff2,628 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsHondaRidgeline
Elantra$144
Ridgeline$163
$19 diff2,550 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsHondaRidgeline
Explorer$148
Ridgeline$163
$15 diff2,432 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
Hondawide ±186%
Honda Accord
$162median
$35$639
Hondawide ±170%
Honda Civic
$177median
$49$650
Hondawide ±182%
Honda CRV
$156median
$50$618
Hondawide ±118%
Honda Odyssey
$127median
$35$335
Hondawide ±100%
Honda Pilot
$164median
$60$387
Common questions
Honda Ridgeline AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Honda Ridgeline?
The median asking price is $163 across 369 priced listings from 98 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $167. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $110.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda Ridgeline AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Honda Ridgeline AC compressor replacement typically runs $450–$1,065 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $163, 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 Ridgeline model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Honda Ridgeline AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Honda Ridgeline AC compressor fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.