Jeep Wrangler engine price snapshot
- Low
- $2,499
- Average
- $4,727
- High
- $8,730
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler engine?
Asking prices from 539 salvage yards in 46 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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler engine costs $2,499 to $8,730, with a median asking price of $4,600. Based on 1,886 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)$4,594
Grade B (good)$4,584
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$2,499–$8,7301,244 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,500–$8,730339 listings
Grade XUngraded$2,500–$8,161303 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $2,499–$8,730 | 1,244 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,500–$8,730 | 339 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $2,500–$8,161 | 303 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$4,594
Grade B$4,584
Ungraded$4,787
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $2,499–$8,730 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Wrangler engine is listed
We found priced Jeep Wrangler engine listings at 539 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 617 listings (15% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $3,900, while Michigan yards ask $5,385, 38% 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 | 617 | 42 | $3,900-15% |
| Michigan | 377 | 41 | $5,385+17% |
| Florida | 298 | 39 | $4,806+4% |
| Texas | 228 | 35 | $4,678+2% |
| Illinois | 213 | 19 | $5,045+10% |
| Missouri | 189 | 17 | $5,265+14% |
| Ohio | 150 | 26 | $4,643+1% |
| New York | 149 | 33 | $4,670+2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $4,600 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $4,600
- Jeep Wrangler median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $5,550–$7,600
- 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
gasoline, 2.0L, gasoline (VIN N, 8th digit), LHD50 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$4,043$3,593 – $5,510
gasoline, 2.0L, plug-in hybrid (VIN 6, 8th digit, PHEV)42 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$3,843$3,350 – $7,300
gasoline, 2.0L, gasoline (VIN N, 8th digit), RHD
1 listings$3,200$3,200 – $3,200Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Wrangler engine cost by year?
2025214 listingsFits 9 years$4,300$2,500 – $8,1612024209 listingsFits 8 years$4,258$2,500 – $8,1612023315 listingsFits 8 years$4,758$2,500 – $8,7302022348 listingsFits 8 years$4,500$2,500 – $8,7302021369 listingsFits 9 years$4,987$2,499 – $8,1612020300 listingsFits 9 years$5,045$2,609 – $7,7542019133 listingsFits 8 years$4,500$3,058 – $7,0102018200 listingsFits 12 years$4,618$2,500 – $7,600201750 listingsFits 5 years$3,200$2,578 – $4,807201650 listingsFits 5 years$3,000$2,500 – $4,700201548 listingsFits 5 years$3,445$2,600 – $5,281
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 3 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 0% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $4,594.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, 2.0L, gasoline (VIN N, 8th digit), RHD, lists at a $3,200 median, while gasoline, 6.4L (VIN J, 8th digit) commands $5,900, a 84% 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 $3,000, while 2020 tops the table at $5,045. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler sits 85% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 481% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 130% 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 Wrangler parts are priced?
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Wheels
$193median
$40$850
02wide ±141%
Fender
$266median
$59$807
03wide ±130%
Axle Shaft
$235median
$75$687
04wide ±177%
Radiator
$173median
$35$649
05wide ±118%
Side Mirror
$157median
$40$410
06wide ±175%
Transfer Case
$838median
$138$3,066
07wide ±155%
Tail Light
$268median
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08wide ±249%
Alternator
$193median
$40$1,000
09wide ±154%
Steering Rack
$195median
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10wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$206median
$40$741
11wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$174median
$45$618
12wide ±103%
Starter
$126median
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Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Wrangler engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsJeepWrangler
RAV4$2,000
Wrangler$4,600
$2,600 diff4,635 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsJeepWrangler
F150$3,270
Wrangler$4,600
$1,330 diff4,405 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsJeepWrangler
Cherokee$3,788
Wrangler$4,600
$812 diff4,190 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$1,711
Wrangler$4,600
$2,889 diff4,180 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$3,500
Wrangler$4,600
$1,100 diff4,119 listings
EnginecompareGMCSierra1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$4,175
Wrangler$4,600
$425 diff4,058 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 ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$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 ±84%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$3,788median
$1,819$8,161
Common questions
Jeep Wrangler engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $4,600 across 1,886 priced listings from 539 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $4,594. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $3,000.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler engine?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler engine replacement typically runs $5,550–$7,600 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $4,600, 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler 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.