Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $153
- High
- $469
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor?
Asking prices from 282 salvage yards in 37 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 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee AC compressor costs $50 to $469, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 1,624 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$153
Grade B (good)$123
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$4691,256 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$395216 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$10040 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$350112 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$469 | 1,256 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$395 | 216 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$100 | 40 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$350 | 112 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$153
Grade B$123
Grade C$75
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$469 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor is listed
We found priced Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor listings at 282 salvage yards across 37 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 420 listings (20% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $100, while California yards ask $175, 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 420 | 23 | $108-24% |
| Illinois | 387 | 18 | $163+14% |
| Texas | 228 | 36 | $133-7% |
| Indiana | 198 | 10 | $100-30% |
| Massachusetts | 101 | 10 | $100-30% |
| Missouri | 79 | 12 | $146+2% |
| California | 63 | 19 | $175+22% |
| Florida | 52 | 12 | $131-8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Jeep Grand Cherokee median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $430–$1,045
- 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 5 years$153$65 – $4112024123 listingsFits 5 years$209$74 – $4062023123 listingsFits 5 years$153$65 – $4692022173 listingsFits 10 years$173$65 – $4112021272 listingsFits 10 years$125$50 – $4052020200 listingsFits 12 years$137$50 – $3012019200 listingsFits 12 years$152$50 – $3012018250 listingsFits 12 years$108$65 – $3292017200 listingsFits 12 years$104$65 – $3292016200 listingsFits 12 years$144$50 – $3012015160 listingsFits 12 years$100$65 – $332
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 104% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $153.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, lists at a $131 median, while 2.0L commands $243, a 85% 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 $100, while 2024 tops the table at $209. Parts from 2011–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee sits 5% below the Ford F150 ($150), 28% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 43% 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee parts are priced?
01wide ±251%
Side Mirror
$188median
$35$980
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$225median
$49$970
03wide ±190%
Axle Shaft
$151median
$35$609
04wide ±148%
Tail Light
$150median
$40$485
05wide ±286%
Headlight Assembly
$475median
$81$2,800
06wide ±213%
Strut
$175median
$40$787
07wide ±208%
Rear Bumper
$245median
$49$1,070
08wide ±227%
Grille
$169median
$27$794
09wide ±175%
Transmission
$1,354median
$313$5,040
10wide ±207%
Alternator
$101median
$25$443
11wide ±219%
Radiator
$171median
$50$800
12wide ±174%
Front Bumper
$255median
$64$950
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsJeepGrandCherokee
F150$150
Cherokee$143
$7 diff4,547 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepGrandCherokee
Class$250
Cherokee$143
$107 diff3,910 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsJeepGrandCherokee
1500$133
Cherokee$143
$10 diff3,883 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsJeepGrandCherokee
Explorer$148
Cherokee$143
$5 diff3,687 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsJeepGrandCherokee
Escape$150
Cherokee$143
$7 diff3,608 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsJeepGrandCherokee
Sorento$152
Cherokee$143
$9 diff3,432 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
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Jeepwide ±267%
Jeep Cherokee
$110median
$30$618
Jeepwide ±165%
Jeep Wrangler
$174median
$45$618
Common questions
Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The median asking price is $143 across 1,624 priced listings from 282 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $153. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $143, 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 Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Grand Cherokee AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.