Toyota Highlander AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $232
- High
- $573
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander AC compressor?
Asking prices from 485 salvage yards in 48 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander AC compressor costs $55 to $573, with a median asking price of $213. Based on 1,242 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$215
Grade B (good)$186
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$573909 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$475238 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85–$1805 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$55090 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$573 | 909 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$475 | 238 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $85–$180 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$550 | 90 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$215
Grade B$186
Grade C$85
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$573 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Highlander AC compressor is listed
We found priced Toyota Highlander AC compressor listings at 485 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 253 listings (10% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $153, while Florida yards ask $293, 92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 253 | 36 | $153-28% |
| California | 215 | 38 | $187-12% |
| Illinois | 135 | 20 | $175-18% |
| North Carolina | 130 | 23 | $240+13% |
| Georgia | 121 | 15 | $220+3% |
| Florida | 106 | 24 | $293+38% |
| Minnesota | 92 | 10 | $155-27% |
| Michigan | 91 | 22 | $256+20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $213 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $213
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $500–$1,115
- 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 Toyota Highlander AC compressor cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 6 years$299$90 – $4982024100 listingsFits 7 years$200$100 – $459202398 listingsFits 6 years$341$149 – $5102022100 listingsFits 6 years$225$75 – $4852021100 listingsFits 6 years$213$105 – $4982020100 listingsFits 6 years$213$105 – $4982019150 listingsFits 6 years$175$55 – $5502018144 listingsFits 6 years$170$58 – $5502017150 listingsFits 6 years$175$55 – $5502016150 listingsFits 6 years$205$55 – $5502015150 listingsFits 6 years$193$73 – $573
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Highlander 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 153% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $215.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.5L, lists at a $249 median, while 2.4L commands $319, a 28% 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 $170, while 2023 tops the table at $341. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 42% above the Ford F150 ($150), 7% above the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 15% 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 Toyota Highlander parts are priced?
01wide ±141%
Axle Shaft
$172median
$35$520
02wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$595median
$99$1,800
03wide ±182%
Side Mirror
$245median
$65$958
04wide ±137%
Wheels
$241median
$65$725
05wide ±170%
Grille
$226median
$38$806
06wide ±158%
Strut
$150median
$47$522
07wide ±195%
Radiator
$200median
$50$829
08wide ±159%
Engine
$2,900median
$400$9,642
09wide ±124%
Tail Light
$181median
$47$495
10wide ±112%
Transmission
$3,200median
$540$7,702
11wide ±124%
AC Condenser
$182median
$50$500
12wide ±167%
Rear Bumper
$166median
$39$595
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsToyotaHighlander
F150$150
Highlander$213
$63 diff4,165 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsToyotaHighlander
Class$250
Highlander$213
$37 diff3,528 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$133
Highlander$213
$80 diff3,501 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsToyotaHighlander
Explorer$148
Highlander$213
$65 diff3,305 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsToyotaHighlander
Escape$150
Highlander$213
$63 diff3,226 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsToyotaHighlander
Sorento$152
Highlander$213
$61 diff3,050 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
Toyotawide ±144%
Toyota 4Runner
$155median
$54$500
Toyotawide ±172%
Toyota Camry
$148median
$45$555
Toyotawide ±151%
Toyota Corolla
$115median
$35$382
Toyotawide ±168%
Toyota RAV4
$156median
$30$555
Toyotawide ±137%
Toyota Tacoma
$165median
$55$507
Common questions
Toyota Highlander AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Toyota Highlander?
The median asking price is $213 across 1,242 priced listings from 485 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $215. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $170.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander AC compressor replacement typically runs $500–$1,115 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $213, 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 Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Highlander 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.