Jeep Wrangler AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $183
- High
- $618
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler AC compressor?
Asking prices from 278 salvage yards in 38 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 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler AC compressor costs $45 to $618, with a median asking price of $174. Based on 1,674 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$158
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$6181,268 listings
Grade BStandard used$63–$405291 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$350115 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$618 | 1,268 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $63–$405 | 291 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$350 | 115 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$158
Ungraded$173
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$618 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Wrangler AC compressor is listed
We found priced Jeep Wrangler AC compressor listings at 278 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 352 listings (19% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $226, 201% 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 | 352 | 40 | $193+11% |
| Illinois | 331 | 15 | $170-2% |
| Indiana | 225 | 11 | $126-28% |
| Florida | 192 | 29 | $226+30% |
| Arizona | 100 | 11 | $198+14% |
| Michigan | 78 | 19 | $75-57% |
| Texas | 55 | 16 | $140-20% |
| Colorado | 53 | 8 | $134-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $174 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $174
- Jeep Wrangler median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $460–$1,075
- 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
6.4L
3 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$188$183 – $203Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Wrangler AC compressor cost by year?
2025201 listingsFits 8 years$175$63 – $4692024205 listingsFits 9 years$174$50 – $4062023250 listingsFits 7 years$193$55 – $4692022255 listingsFits 8 years$246$75 – $6182021250 listingsFits 7 years$193$55 – $4692020200 listingsFits 9 years$170$50 – $3252019100 listingsFits 9 years$165$65 – $2492018150 listingsFits 13 years$163$50 – $249201750 listingsFits 5 years$120$45 – $307201650 listingsFits 5 years$103$53 – $318201550 listingsFits 5 years$159$50 – $240
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler 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 13% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $178.
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 $135 median, while 2.0L, gasoline commands $198, a 47% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $103, while 2022 tops the table at $246. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler sits 16% above the Ford F150 ($150), 13% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 30% 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 Wrangler parts are priced?
01wide ±214%
Wheels
$195median
$40$875
02wide ±140%
Fender
$266median
$62$807
03wide ±130%
Axle Shaft
$235median
$75$687
04wide ±177%
Radiator
$173median
$35$649
05wide ±118%
Side Mirror
$157median
$40$410
06wide ±174%
Transfer Case
$843median
$139$3,066
07wide ±166%
Tail Light
$250median
$45$875
08wide ±249%
Alternator
$193median
$40$1,000
09wide ±68%
Engine
$4,600median
$2,499$8,730
10wide ±154%
Steering Rack
$195median
$65$665
11wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$206median
$40$741
12wide ±105%
Starter
$124median
$35$295
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Wrangler AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsJeepWrangler
F150$150
Wrangler$174
$24 diff4,597 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepWrangler
Class$250
Wrangler$174
$76 diff3,960 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$133
Wrangler$174
$41 diff3,933 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$148
Wrangler$174
$26 diff3,737 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsJeepWrangler
Escape$150
Wrangler$174
$24 diff3,658 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsJeepWrangler
Sorento$152
Wrangler$174
$22 diff3,482 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 ±147%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$143median
$50$469
Common questions
Jeep Wrangler AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $174 across 1,674 priced listings from 278 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $178. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $103.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler AC compressor replacement typically runs $460–$1,075 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $174, 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.