Used Jeep Cherokee AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Jeep Cherokee AC compressor?

Asking prices from 219 salvage yards in 36 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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Last updatedOct 31, 2026
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Part overview

About the Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee AC compressor costs $30 to $618, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 959 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$150

Jeep Cherokee AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$138
High
$618
1,305 listings observed · 959 pricedUpdated 20h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$618653 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$341164 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$285142 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$618 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Jeep Cherokee AC compressor is listed

We found priced Jeep Cherokee AC compressor listings at 219 salvage yards across 36 states. Florida supplies the most, with 368 listings (29% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $80, while North Carolina yards ask $182, 127% 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
Florida36838$100-9%
Arizona25123$102-7%
Texas8125$93-15%
Illinois616$89-19%
Colorado585$153+39%
Georgia4914$133+21%
North Carolina4716$182+65%
California3812$80-27%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Jeep Cherokee AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$110
Jeep Cherokee median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$395–$1,010
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)

2.0L, gasoline50 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$249$80 – $341
3.6L, 12 volt system (non-eTorque)50 listingsInterchange 2018–2025$247$75 – $333
2.0L, plug-in hybrid47 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$266$135 – $618
3.6L, 48 volt system (eTorque)41 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$171$93 – $375

6.4L

3 listings
Interchange 2021–2024$188$183 – $203

Model-year comparison

What does a Jeep Cherokee AC compressor cost by year?

$75$120$165$210$2552015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Jeep Cherokee AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Jeep Cherokee 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, 48 volt system (eTorque), lists at a $171 median, while 2.0L, plug-in hybrid commands $266, a 56% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $83, while 2024 tops the table at $243. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Cherokee sits 27% below the Ford F150 ($150), 44% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 56% 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 Jeep Cherokee?

The median asking price is $110 across 959 priced listings from 219 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $83.

How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Cherokee AC compressor?

Using a used part, a Jeep Cherokee AC compressor replacement typically runs $395–$1,010 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $110, 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 Jeep Cherokee model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Jeep Cherokee AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Cherokee AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.

Used Jeep Cherokee AC Compressor Cost — From $30 to $618