Toyota Tacoma AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $190
- High
- $507
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Tacoma AC compressor?
Asking prices from 274 salvage yards in 40 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma AC compressor costs $55 to $507, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 492 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2026 (22 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$165
Grade C (fair)$103
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$507354 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$33890 listings
Grade CVisible wear$98–$1032 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$29946 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$507 | 354 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$338 | 90 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $98–$103 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$299 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$165
Grade C$103
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$507 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Tacoma AC compressor is listed
We found priced Toyota Tacoma AC compressor listings at 274 salvage yards across 40 states. Florida supplies the most, with 133 listings (14% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in North Carolina ask a median $85, while Connecticut yards ask $225, 165% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 133 | 39 | $158-4% |
| Arizona | 82 | 10 | $131-21% |
| California | 70 | 31 | $150-9% |
| Michigan | 67 | 19 | $216+31% |
| Illinois | 65 | 10 | $165 |
| North Carolina | 59 | 18 | $85-48% |
| Georgia | 59 | 13 | $203+23% |
| Connecticut | 46 | 7 | $225+36% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $165 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Tacoma AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $165
- Toyota Tacoma median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $450–$1,065
- 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 Tacoma AC compressor cost by year?
202580 listingsFits 3 years$235$120 – $507202470 listingsFits 3 years$240$115 – $507202350 listingsFits 8 years$100$55 – $171202250 listingsFits 8 years$177$75 – $266202150 listingsFits 8 years$150$75 – $163202050 listingsFits 8 years$133$80 – $309201950 listingsFits 8 years$133$80 – $311201850 listingsFits 8 years$170$75 – $268201750 listingsFits 8 years$170$75 – $268201650 listingsFits 8 years$178$70 – $341201550 listingsFits 11 years$150$100 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Tacoma AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Tacoma 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 73% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $178.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, lists at a $204 median, while hybrid commands $379, a 86% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $240. Parts from 2016–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Tacoma sits 10% above the Ford F150 ($150), 17% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 34% 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 Tacoma parts are priced?
01wide ±181%
Headlight Assembly
$377median
$63$1,425
02wide ±176%
Side Mirror
$200median
$47$750
03wide ±194%
Wheels
$198median
$45$815
04wide ±222%
Tail Light
$139median
$34$652
05wide ±165%
Grille
$281median
$46$975
06wide ±218%
Transmission
$1,000median
$168$4,525
07wide ±148%
Fender
$252median
$82$828
08wide ±105%
Engine
$4,500median
$1,299$10,725
09wide ±197%
Transfer Case
$426median
$94$1,774
10wide ±149%
Alternator
$100median
$25$322
11wide ±184%
Axle Shaft
$190median
$50$750
12wide ±280%
Strut
$125median
$25$725
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Tacoma AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsToyotaTacoma
F150$150
Tacoma$165
$15 diff3,415 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsToyotaTacoma
Class$250
Tacoma$165
$85 diff2,778 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsToyotaTacoma
1500$133
Tacoma$165
$32 diff2,751 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsToyotaTacoma
Explorer$148
Tacoma$165
$17 diff2,555 listings
AC CompressorcompareChevySilverado1500vsToyotaTacoma
1500$163
Tacoma$165
$2 diff2,214 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsToyotaTacoma
Wrangler$174
Tacoma$165
$9 diff2,166 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 ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$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 ±170%
Toyota Camry
$150median
$45$555
Toyotawide ±145%
Toyota Corolla
$120median
$35$382
Toyotawide ±122%
Toyota Highlander
$213median
$55$573
Toyotawide ±168%
Toyota RAV4
$156median
$30$555
Common questions
Toyota Tacoma AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Toyota Tacoma?
The median asking price is $165 across 492 priced listings from 274 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $178. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Tacoma AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Toyota Tacoma AC compressor replacement typically runs $450–$1,065 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $165, 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Tacoma AC compressor fitments across 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 22 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.