Acura MDX ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $96
- High
- $295
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX ignition switch?
Asking prices from 74 salvage yards in 24 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Acura MDX ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Acura MDX ignition switch costs $20 to $295, with a median asking price of $95. Based on 607 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$41
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$295391 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$275188 listings
Grade CVisible wear$41–$412 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$10026 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$295 | 391 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$275 | 188 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $41–$41 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$100 | 26 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$99
Grade C$41
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$295 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX ignition switch is listed
We found priced Acura MDX ignition switch listings at 74 salvage yards across 24 states. Texas supplies the most, with 145 listings (24% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $30, while Indiana yards ask $180, 500% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 145 | 13 | $99+4% |
| California | 97 | 13 | $100+5% |
| Illinois | 90 | 5 | $112+18% |
| Michigan | 42 | 3 | $30-68% |
| New York | 39 | 8 | $99+4% |
| Wisconsin | 27 | 4 | $41-57% |
| Indiana | 24 | 1 | $180+89% |
| Arizona | 18 | 2 | $41-57% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $95 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $95
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $190–$470
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura MDX ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$78$20 – $275202450 listingsFits 4 years$78$20 – $275202350 listingsFits 7 years$78$20 – $101202250 listingsFits 4 years$78$20 – $275202090 listingsFits 7 years$78$41 – $210201981 listingsFits 7 years$99$30 – $219201881 listingsFits 7 years$99$41 – $295201781 listingsFits 7 years$99$30 – $219201650 listingsFits 7 years$82$41 – $295201550 listingsFits 7 years$112$30 – $219
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 90% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $78.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L, lists at a $41 median, while 3.0L (Hybrid) commands $99, a 141% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2015 tops the table at $112. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 5% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 5% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 4% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±219%
Engine Computer
$135median
$35$625
11wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
12wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$100
MDX$95
$5 diff2,638 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraMDX
Elantra$100
MDX$95
$5 diff2,476 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$99
MDX$95
$4 diff2,392 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsAcuraMDX
RAV4$99
MDX$95
$4 diff2,145 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsAcuraMDX
Camry$100
MDX$95
$5 diff2,141 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsAcuraMDX
Rogue$99
MDX$95
$4 diff2,020 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Audispread ±41%
Audi Q5
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±160%
Audi Q7
$78median
$25$275
BMWwide ±215%
BMW 330i
$78median
$24$360
BMWspread ±24%
BMW 530i
$78median
$78$115
BMWspread ±55%
BMW M3
$77median
$24$108
Common questions
Acura MDX ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $95 across 607 priced listings from 74 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX ignition switch replacement typically runs $190–$470 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $95, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura MDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura MDX ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX ignition switch fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.