Jeep Wrangler differential price snapshot
- Low
- $165
- Average
- $570
- High
- $845
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler differential?
Asking prices from 3 salvage yards in 3 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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Part overview
About the Jeep Wrangler differential
What the differential does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used differential price guide →
Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary
A used Jeep Wrangler differential costs $165 to $845, with a median asking price of $700. Based on 6 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (3 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$845
Grade C (fair)$165
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$700–$8454 listings
Grade CVisible wear$165–$1652 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $700–$845 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $165–$165 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$845
Grade C$165
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $165–$845 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler differential replacement cost?
- Used part
- $700
- Jeep Wrangler median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $890–$1,450
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Jeep Wrangler and similar models
1 listings$165$165 – $165Non-Interchange search using only Jeep Wrangler
1 listings$165$165 – $165Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Wrangler differential cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler differential cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler differential are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 412% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $845.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $165, while 2017 tops the table at $845. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler sits 73% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 146% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 133% above the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used differential: what to check
- Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
- Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
- Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
- Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
- Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.
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What other Jeep Wrangler parts are priced?
01wide ±208%
Wheels
$195median
$40$850
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 ±173%
Transfer Case
$847median
$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 differential prices
Differentialcompare
JeepGrandCherokeevsJeepWrangler
Cherokee$284
Wrangler$700
$416 diff16 listings
DifferentialcompareAudiQ7vsJeepWrangler
Q7$300
Wrangler$700
$400 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareFordEscapevsJeepWrangler
Escape$400
Wrangler$700
$300 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareJeepCompassvsJeepWrangler
Compass$408
Wrangler$700
$292 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareNissanRoguevsJeepWrangler
Rogue$450
Wrangler$700
$250 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareNissanVersavsJeepWrangler
Versa$380
Wrangler$700
$320 diff14 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Auditight ±13%
Audi A4
$200median
$200$250
Audiwide ±66%
Audi Q3
$500median
$140$800
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q7
$300median
$250$800
BMWtight ±17%
BMW M3
$895median
$595$900
Chevytight ±6%
Chevy Cruze
$250median
$250$280
Dodgetight ±15%
Dodge Durango
$169median
$149$199
Jeepspread ±26%
Jeep Compass
$408median
$400$612
Jeepspread ±48%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$284median
$150$425
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Common questions
Jeep Wrangler differential FAQ
How much is a used differential for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $700 across 6 priced listings from 3 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $845. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $165.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler differential?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler differential replacement typically runs $890–$1,450 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $700, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. 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 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Jeep Wrangler differential years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler differential fitments across 2015, 2017, 2018. Searching all 3 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.