Acura RDX ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $96
- High
- $181
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX ignition switch?
Asking prices from 82 salvage yards in 17 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Acura RDX 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 RDX ignition switch costs $46 to $181, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 411 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$79
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$181321 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$17972 listings
Grade CVisible wear$79–$791 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$10017 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$181 | 321 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$179 | 72 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $79–$79 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$100 | 17 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$79
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$181 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura RDX ignition switch is listed
We found priced Acura RDX ignition switch listings at 82 salvage yards across 17 states. Texas supplies the most, with 109 listings (21% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $41, while Michigan yards ask $225, 449% 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 | 109 | 16 | $78-21% |
| California | 70 | 12 | $100+1% |
| Florida | 69 | 10 | $106+7% |
| Illinois | 68 | 9 | $115+16% |
| Indiana | 63 | 9 | $99 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | 4 | $78-21% |
| Michigan | 29 | 8 | $225+127% |
| Arizona | 22 | 1 | $41-59% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- 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 RDX ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$78$65 – $179202450 listingsFits 6 years$78$65 – $179202350 listingsFits 7 years$80$50 – $101202250 listingsFits 7 years$80$50 – $101202150 listingsFits 6 years$78$65 – $179202050 listingsFits 6 years$78$60 – $159201950 listingsFits 6 years$78$60 – $159201850 listingsFits 6 years$100$60 – $100201750 listingsFits 6 years$102$46 – $106201650 listingsFits 6 years$115$46 – $181201550 listingsFits 6 years$115$46 – $181
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura RDX ignition switch 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 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2015 tops the table at $115. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with 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 RDX parts are priced?
01wide ±203%
Transmission Control Module
$108median
$35$474
02wide ±216%
Car Radio
$178median
$30$800
03wide ±162%
Engine Computer
$155median
$42$543
04wide ±102%
Front Seat
$225median
$90$547
05wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$30$430
06wide ±213%
Wheels
$170median
$50$774
07wide ±157%
ABS Module
$169median
$45$575
08wide ±179%
Air Bag
$320median
$86$1,232
09wide ±84%
Tail Light
$193median
$55$380
10wide ±197%
Center Console
$116median
$35$493
11wide ±125%
Side Mirror
$650median
$120$1,750
12wide ±88%
Headlight Assembly
$913median
$329$1,940
Price comparisons
Compare Acura RDX ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$100
RDX$99
$1 diff2,442 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraRDX
Elantra$100
RDX$99
$1 diff2,280 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$99
RDX$99
$0 diff2,196 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsAcuraRDX
RAV4$99
RDX$99
$0 diff1,949 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsAcuraRDX
Camry$100
RDX$99
$1 diff1,945 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsAcuraRDX
Rogue$99
RDX$99
$0 diff1,824 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 ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
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 RDX ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Acura RDX?
The median asking price is $99 across 411 priced listings from 82 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, 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 RDX 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 Acura RDX ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura RDX ignition switch 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.