Dodge Journey ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $178
- High
- $338
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Journey ignition switch?
Asking prices from 28 salvage yards in 10 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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Part overview
About the Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey ignition switch costs $45 to $338, with a median asking price of $190. Based on 172 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2021 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$219
Grade B (good)$190
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$338124 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$33137 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25011 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$338 | 124 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$331 | 37 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$219
Grade B$190
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$338 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Dodge Journey ignition switch is listed
We found priced Dodge Journey ignition switch listings at 28 salvage yards across 10 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 82 listings (25% of the total) from 3 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $99, while Illinois yards ask $219, 121% 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 | 82 | 3 | $219+15% |
| New York | 50 | 1 | $99-48% |
| Texas | 43 | 2 | $190 |
| California | 40 | 4 | $100-47% |
| Minnesota | 26 | 1 | $132-31% |
| Missouri | 24 | 3 | $125-34% |
| Arizona | 24 | 5 | $150-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $190 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Journey ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $190
- Dodge Journey median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $285–$565
- 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 Dodge Journey ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Journey ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Journey ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 15% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $219.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2019 tops the table at $331. Parts from 2011–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Journey sits 90% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 90% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 92% above 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 Dodge Journey parts are priced?
01wide ±267%
Transmission Control Module
$90median
$20$500
02wide ±138%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$271median
$90$840
03wide ±201%
Tail Light
$75median
$20$321
04wide ±195%
Air Bag
$100median
$20$410
05wide ±203%
Wheels
$139median
$35$600
06wide ±234%
Axle Shaft
$77median
$25$385
07wide ±185%
Side Mirror
$78median
$15$303
08wide ±138%
Front Seat
$150median
$30$445
09wide ±131%
Tailgate
$220median
$75$650
10wide ±257%
Grille
$74median
$15$396
11wide ±116%
Steering Wheel
$141median
$35$361
12wide ±169%
Rear Bumper
$175median
$40$633
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Journey ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsDodgeJourney
Class$100
Journey$190
$90 diff2,203 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeJourney
Elantra$100
Journey$190
$90 diff2,041 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsDodgeJourney
Class$99
Journey$190
$91 diff1,957 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsDodgeJourney
RAV4$99
Journey$190
$91 diff1,710 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsDodgeJourney
Camry$100
Journey$190
$90 diff1,706 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsDodgeJourney
Rogue$99
Journey$190
$91 diff1,585 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
Dodgewide ±169%
Dodge Challenger
$99median
$25$360
Dodgewide ±108%
Dodge Charger
$99median
$30$243
Dodgewide ±140%
Dodge Durango
$86median
$20$260
Dodgewide ±174%
Dodge Grand Caravan
$99median
$30$375
Common questions
Dodge Journey ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Dodge Journey?
The median asking price is $190 across 172 priced listings from 28 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $219. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Journey ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Dodge Journey ignition switch replacement typically runs $285–$565 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $190, 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 Dodge Journey model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Dodge Journey ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Journey ignition switch fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. 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.