Jeep Grand Cherokee engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,819
- Average
- $4,044
- High
- $8,161
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
Asking prices from 569 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Jeep Grand Cherokee engine costs $1,819 to $8,161, with a median asking price of $3,788. Based on 2,304 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)$3,839
Grade B (good)$3,345
Grade C (fair)$3,150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,904–$8,1491,439 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,819–$7,075539 listings
Grade CVisible wear$3,000–$3,1502 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,950–$8,161324 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,904–$8,149 | 1,439 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,819–$7,075 | 539 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $3,000–$3,150 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,950–$8,161 | 324 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,839
Grade B$3,345
Grade C$3,150
Ungraded$4,238
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,819–$8,161 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Grand Cherokee engine is listed
We found priced Jeep Grand Cherokee engine listings at 569 salvage yards across 48 states. California supplies the most, with 527 listings (15% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $3,297, while Michigan yards ask $3,958, 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 527 | 46 | $3,800 |
| Illinois | 375 | 29 | $3,838+1% |
| Florida | 216 | 45 | $3,473-8% |
| Texas | 189 | 34 | $3,297-13% |
| Michigan | 183 | 36 | $3,958+4% |
| North Carolina | 177 | 25 | $3,570-6% |
| Georgia | 129 | 23 | $3,521-7% |
| Connecticut | 122 | 10 | $3,790 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $3,788 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $3,788
- Jeep Grand Cherokee median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $4,740–$6,790
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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
116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), VIN H (6th digit, 4x4), (3.6L, VIN G, 8th digit, gasoline)50 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$3,670$2,350 – $5,389
116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), VIN Y (6th digit), gasoline (2.0L, plug-in hybrid)50 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$4,243$3,015 – $7,895
121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), VIN K (6th digit, 4x4), (3.6L, VIN G, 8th digit, gasoline)50 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$3,670$2,350 – $5,389
116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), VIN G (6th digit, 4x2), (3.6L, VIN G, 8th digit, gasoline)46 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$3,688$2,750 – $5,901
121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), VIN J (6th digit, 4x2), (3.6L, VIN G, 8th digit, gasoline)46 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$3,688$2,750 – $5,901
Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine cost by year?
2025250 listingsFits 5 years$4,000$2,350 – $7,8952024326 listingsFits 5 years$3,600$2,299 – $6,6442023334 listingsFits 5 years$3,570$2,299 – $6,6442022388 listingsFits 10 years$3,595$2,000 – $6,7122021315 listingsFits 10 years$3,570$2,058 – $7,5002020180 listingsFits 9 years$3,972$1,819 – $8,1612019181 listingsFits 9 years$3,945$1,900 – $8,1612018230 listingsFits 9 years$4,198$1,819 – $8,1612017199 listingsFits 7 years$5,000$1,850 – $8,1612016206 listingsFits 7 years$5,000$1,910 – $8,1612015200 listingsFits 2 years$3,650$1,923 – $8,161
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Grand Cherokee engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Grand Cherokee engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 22% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $3,839.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), VIN H (6th digit, 4x4), (3.6L, VIN G, 8th digit, gasoline), lists at a $3,670 median, while 116.7" WB (VIN G, H or Y, 6th digit), VIN Y (6th digit), gasoline (2.0L, plug-in hybrid) commands $4,243, a 16% 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 $3,570, while 2016 tops the table at $5,000. Parts from 2016–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee sits 53% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 378% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 89% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Jeep Grand Cherokee parts are priced?
01wide ±251%
Side Mirror
$188median
$35$980
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$225median
$49$970
03wide ±190%
Axle Shaft
$151median
$35$609
04wide ±148%
Tail Light
$150median
$40$485
05wide ±286%
Headlight Assembly
$475median
$81$2,800
06wide ±213%
Strut
$175median
$40$787
07wide ±208%
Rear Bumper
$245median
$49$1,070
08wide ±227%
Grille
$169median
$27$794
09wide ±175%
Transmission
$1,354median
$313$5,040
10wide ±207%
Alternator
$101median
$25$443
11wide ±219%
Radiator
$171median
$50$800
12wide ±174%
Front Bumper
$255median
$64$950
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsJeepGrandCherokee
RAV4$2,000
Cherokee$3,788
$1,788 diff5,053 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsJeepGrandCherokee
F150$3,270
Cherokee$3,788
$518 diff4,823 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$3,788
Explorer$1,711
$2,077 diff4,598 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsRam1500
Cherokee$3,788
1500$3,615
$173 diff4,591 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsChevySilverado1500
Cherokee$3,788
1500$4,170
$382 diff4,494 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsGMCSierra1500
Cherokee$3,788
1500$4,175
$387 diff4,476 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Jeepwide ±262%
Jeep Cherokee
$1,500median
$300$8,150
Jeepwide ±68%
Jeep Wrangler
$4,600median
$2,499$8,730
Common questions
Jeep Grand Cherokee engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The median asking price is $3,788 across 2,304 priced listings from 569 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $3,839. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $3,570.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
Using a used part, a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine replacement typically runs $4,740–$6,790 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $3,788, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Grand Cherokee engine 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.