Jeep Cherokee engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $152
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Cherokee engine computer?
Asking prices from 516 salvage yards in 44 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 Cherokee engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Jeep Cherokee engine computer costs $40 to $385, with a median asking price of $155. Based on 970 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2023 (9 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$155
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$345584 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$321346 listings
Grade CVisible wear$62–$1005 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$38535 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$345 | 584 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$321 | 346 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $62–$100 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$385 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$155
Grade B$162
Grade C$100
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$385 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Cherokee engine computer is listed
We found priced Jeep Cherokee engine computer listings at 516 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 374 listings (16% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $61, while Illinois yards ask $157, 157% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 374 | 29 | $157+1% |
| Georgia | 181 | 22 | $99-36% |
| Michigan | 150 | 50 | $123-21% |
| Ohio | 146 | 26 | $138-11% |
| North Carolina | 111 | 26 | $126-19% |
| Indiana | 108 | 19 | $139-10% |
| California | 107 | 39 | $61-61% |
| Florida | 103 | 20 | $116-25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $155 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Cherokee engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $155
- Jeep Cherokee median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $250–$605
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Cherokee engine computer cost by year?
202396 listingsFits 2 years$166$60 – $3262022146 listingsFits 2 years$171$60 – $3452021150 listingsFits 5 years$126$60 – $3412020150 listingsFits 5 years$151$50 – $2492019150 listingsFits 5 years$157$50 – $2492018100 listingsFits 2 years$137$50 – $2592017100 listingsFits 3 years$106$50 – $3852016100 listingsFits 2 years$97$40 – $3162015100 listings$162$41 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Cherokee engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Cherokee engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $155.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 2.4L, lists at a $161 median, while Electronic Control Module, 2.0L commands $182, a 13% 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 $97, while 2022 tops the table at $171. Parts from 2016–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Cherokee sits 38% above the Honda Accord ($112), 40% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 23% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Jeep Cherokee parts are priced?
01wide ±188%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$25$385
02wide ±201%
Side Mirror
$110median
$25$467
03wide ±188%
Wheels
$148median
$35$590
04wide ±292%
Transmission
$616median
$105$3,699
05wide ±154%
Rear Bumper
$197median
$46$652
06wide ±157%
Grille
$140median
$25$465
07wide ±148%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$321
08wide ±161%
Strut
$90median
$30$320
09wide ±262%
Engine
$1,500median
$300$8,150
10wide ±84%
Fender
$268median
$95$547
11wide ±139%
Radiator
$132median
$45$412
12wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,602
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Cherokee engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsJeepCherokee
Pilot$125
Cherokee$155
$30 diff6,083 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsJeepCherokee
Tucson$156
Cherokee$155
$1 diff5,776 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsJeepCherokee
F250$250
Cherokee$155
$95 diff5,135 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsJeepCherokee
RAV4$161
Cherokee$155
$6 diff5,126 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiSantaFevsJeepCherokee
Fe$156
Cherokee$155
$1 diff4,955 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsJeepCherokee
Sportage$159
Cherokee$155
$4 diff4,924 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Jeepwide ±157%
Jeep Compass
$101median
$36$353
Jeepwide ±107%
Jeep Gladiator
$205median
$60$500
Jeepwide ±187%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$163median
$40$650
Jeepwide ±94%
Jeep Renegade
$125median
$42$276
Jeepwide ±90%
Jeep Wagoneer
$231median
$95$511
Jeepwide ±180%
Jeep Wrangler
$165median
$40$635
Common questions
Jeep Cherokee engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Jeep Cherokee?
The median asking price is $155 across 970 priced listings from 516 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $155. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $97.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Cherokee engine computer?
Using a used part, a Jeep Cherokee engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $155, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Jeep Cherokee model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Cherokee engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Cherokee engine computer fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.