Used Jeep Compass AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Jeep Compass AC compressor?

Asking prices from 153 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026
Strong coverage494 priced of 584 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Jeep Compass 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 Compass AC compressor costs $45 to $360, with a median asking price of $121. Based on 494 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$128
Grade B (good)$162

Jeep Compass AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$141
High
$360
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$307351 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$36090 listings
Grade XUngraded$55–$24953 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$360 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Jeep Compass AC compressor is listed

We found priced Jeep Compass AC compressor listings at 153 salvage yards across 28 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 160 listings (21% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $98, while Texas yards ask $213, 117% 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
Illinois16010$103-15%
Florida13823$116-4%
California9530$125+3%
Texas709$213+76%
Arizona5318$110-9%
New York318$98-19%
New Hampshire234$99-18%
Iowa162$187+55%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $121 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Jeep Compass AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$121
Jeep Compass median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$405–$1,020
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 (2017)

new style (horizontal rear door handle)47 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$103$50 – $249
classic style (vertical rear door handle)29 listingsInterchange 2011–2017$94$68 – $258

Model-year comparison

What does a Jeep Compass AC compressor cost by year?

$88$122$156$190$22420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Jeep Compass AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Jeep Compass AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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, classic style (vertical rear door handle), lists at a $94 median, while new style (horizontal rear door handle) commands $103, a 10% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $98, while 2025 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2017–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Compass sits 19% below the Ford F150 ($150), 39% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 52% 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 Compass?

The median asking price is $121 across 494 priced listings from 153 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $128. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $98.

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

Using a used part, a Jeep Compass AC compressor replacement typically runs $405–$1,020 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $121, 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 Compass 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 Jeep Compass AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Compass AC compressor fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Jeep Compass AC Compressor Cost — From $45 to $360