Buick Encore ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $102
- High
- $260
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore ignition switch?
Asking prices from 36 salvage yards in 7 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 Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore ignition switch costs $20 to $260, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 329 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2022 (13 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$260259 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$19558 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$701 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$12511 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$260 | 259 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$195 | 58 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$70 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$125 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$70
Ungraded$40
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$260 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore ignition switch is listed
We found priced Buick Encore ignition switch listings at 36 salvage yards across 7 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 126 listings (38% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $46, while Illinois yards ask $113, 146% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 126 | 8 | $113+14% |
| Florida | 92 | 5 | $99 |
| California | 50 | 11 | $46-54% |
| Arizona | 33 | 6 | $46-54% |
| Indiana | 16 | 3 | $46-54% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore ignition switch cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 6 years$46$25 – $95202150 listingsFits 6 years$46$25 – $150202050 listingsFits 5 years$99$46 – $260201950 listingsFits 6 years$104$46 – $219201850 listingsFits 6 years$104$46 – $219201750 listingsFits 5 years$99$46 – $260201638 listingsFits 6 years$75$20 – $125201550 listingsFits 7 years$219$45 – $219
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore 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 41% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2015 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2017–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsBuickEncore
Class$100
Encore$99
$1 diff2,360 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncore
Elantra$100
Encore$99
$1 diff2,198 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$99
Encore$99
$0 diff2,114 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsBuickEncore
RAV4$99
Encore$99
$0 diff1,867 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsBuickEncore
Camry$100
Encore$99
$1 diff1,863 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsBuickEncore
Rogue$99
Encore$99
$0 diff1,742 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
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
Buickspread ±57%
Buick Enclave
$78median
$56$145
Buickspread ±35%
Buick Encore GX
$100median
$55$125
Buickspread ±32%
Buick Envision
$99median
$60$123
Buickwide ±158%
Buick Regal
$79median
$20$270
Common questions
Buick Encore ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $99 across 329 priced listings from 36 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Buick Encore ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore ignition switch fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. 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.