Used Jeep Compass engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Jeep Compass engine computer?

Asking prices from 119 salvage yards in 17 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 24, 2026
Strong coverage559 priced of 736 observed3 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Jeep Compass 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 Compass engine computer costs $36 to $353, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 559 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$161

Jeep Compass engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$36
Average
$129
High
$353
736 listings observed · 559 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$310427 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$353106 listings
Grade XUngraded$36–$15026 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $36–$353 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Jeep Compass engine computer is listed

We found priced Jeep Compass engine computer listings at 119 salvage yards across 17 states. Texas supplies the most, with 224 listings (40% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $88, while Illinois yards ask $156, 77% 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
Texas22421$126+25%
Florida16035$99-2%
Arizona6814$88-13%
Illinois3211$156+54%
Nevada164$106+5%
Georgia163$106+5%
Indiana125$130+29%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Jeep Compass engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$101
Jeep Compass median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$550
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2017)

Model-year comparison

What does a Jeep Compass engine computer cost by year?

$79$102$124$147$16920152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Jeep Compass engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Jeep Compass 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, classic style (vertical rear door handle), (electronic control module), ID 5150941AB, lists at a $95 median, while new style (horizontal rear door handle), (electronic control module) commands $161, a 69% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $88, while 2018 tops the table at $161. Parts from 2017–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Compass sits 10% below the Honda Accord ($112), 9% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 20% below 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

  1. Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
  2. Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
  3. Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
  4. Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
  5. Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.

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How much is a used engine computer for a Jeep Compass?

The median asking price is $101 across 559 priced listings from 119 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $88.

How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Compass engine computer?

Using a used part, a Jeep Compass engine computer replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $101, 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 Compass 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 Jeep Compass engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Compass engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.

Used Jeep Compass Engine Computer Cost — From $36 to $353