Acura TLX ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $83
- High
- $267
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura TLX ignition switch?
Asking prices from 76 salvage yards in 27 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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Part overview
About the Acura TLX 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 TLX ignition switch costs $25 to $267, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 389 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$247306 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$26767 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$15016 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$247 | 306 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$267 | 67 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$150 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$78
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$267 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura TLX ignition switch is listed
We found priced Acura TLX ignition switch listings at 76 salvage yards across 27 states. Florida supplies the most, with 145 listings (36% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $46, while Iowa yards ask $184, 300% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 145 | 15 | $99+27% |
| California | 80 | 13 | $72-8% |
| Arizona | 41 | 2 | $46-41% |
| Texas | 37 | 5 | $50-36% |
| New Jersey | 15 | 6 | $144+85% |
| Nevada | 11 | 1 | $46-41% |
| Iowa | 10 | 2 | $184+136% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura TLX ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Acura TLX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Acura TLX and similar models
3 listings$78$78 – $78Non-Interchange search using only Acura TLX
3 listings$78$78 – $78Model-year comparison
What does a Acura TLX ignition switch cost by year?
20256 listings$78$78 – $7820244 listings$100$78 – $100202349 listingsFits 3 years$95$35 – $209202250 listingsFits 3 years$99$25 – $267202149 listingsFits 3 years$95$35 – $209202050 listingsFits 6 years$99$41 – $247201939 listingsFits 6 years$75$25 – $150201850 listingsFits 6 years$99$41 – $247201750 listingsFits 6 years$99$41 – $247201650 listingsFits 6 years$46$25 – $100201550 listingsFits 6 years$46$25 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura TLX ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura TLX 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2024 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura TLX sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% 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 TLX parts are priced?
01wide ±212%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$25$454
02wide ±275%
Car Radio
$167median
$30$949
03wide ±92%
Quarter Panel
$595median
$231$1,324
04wide ±208%
Engine Computer
$125median
$33$553
05wide ±257%
Air Bag
$250median
$50$1,337
06wide ±231%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$30$502
07wide ±176%
Wheels
$212median
$50$795
08wide ±186%
ABS Module
$192median
$34$750
09wide ±123%
Side Mirror
$300median
$85$820
10wide ±193%
Front Seat
$206median
$56$850
11wide ±213%
Strut
$125median
$25$558
12wide ±103%
Tail Light
$275median
$80$645
Price comparisons
Compare Acura TLX ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsAcuraTLX
Class$100
TLX$78
$22 diff2,420 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraTLX
Elantra$100
TLX$78
$22 diff2,258 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAcuraTLX
Class$99
TLX$78
$21 diff2,174 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsAcuraTLX
RAV4$99
TLX$78
$21 diff1,927 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsAcuraTLX
Camry$100
TLX$78
$22 diff1,923 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsAcuraTLX
Rogue$99
TLX$78
$21 diff1,802 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 ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
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 TLX ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Acura TLX?
The median asking price is $78 across 389 priced listings from 76 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura TLX ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Acura TLX ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, 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 TLX 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 TLX ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura TLX ignition switch fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.