Used Toyota Camry AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Toyota Camry AC compressor?

Asking prices from 527 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedNov 1, 2026
Strong coverage1,379 priced of 1,647 observed3 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry AC compressor costs $45 to $555, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,379 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$95

Toyota Camry AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$153
High
$555
1,647 listings observed · 1,379 pricedUpdated 7h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$555965 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$362271 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$10312 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$300131 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$555 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Toyota Camry AC compressor is listed

We found priced Toyota Camry AC compressor listings at 527 salvage yards across 42 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 350 listings (13% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $115, while Illinois yards ask $162, 41% 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
Illinois35025$162+8%
Florida32960$120-20%
Texas30751$161+7%
California23558$125-17%
Michigan13919$115-23%
Arizona12621$128-15%
Indiana10316$125-17%
Nebraska10010$157+5%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota Camry AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$150
Toyota Camry median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$435–$1,050
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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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2026)

1.6L47 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$140$68 – $285
2.0L29 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$179$90 – $285
1.5L25 listingsInterchange 2018–2024$175$65 – $213

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota Camry AC compressor cost by year?

$99$117$135$153$171201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota Camry AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota Camry 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 58% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L, lists at a $140 median, while 2.0L commands $179, a 28% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $110, while 2020 tops the table at $163. Parts from 2018–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Camry sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 40% 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 Toyota Camry?

The median asking price is $150 across 1,379 priced listings from 527 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $110.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Camry AC compressor?

Using a used part, a Toyota Camry AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $150, 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 Toyota Camry model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 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 Toyota Camry AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry AC Compressor Cost — From $45 to $555