Used Honda CRV ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Honda CRV ignition switch?

Asking prices from 181 salvage yards in 36 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026
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Part overview

About the Honda CRV 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 Honda CRV ignition switch costs $40 to $315, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 1,021 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$102
Grade C (fair)$55

Honda CRV ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$113
High
$315
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$315717 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$242281 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$552 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$10021 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$315 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Honda CRV ignition switch is listed

We found priced Honda CRV ignition switch listings at 181 salvage yards across 36 states. Texas supplies the most, with 434 listings (27% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $51, while Illinois yards ask $189, 271% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas43419$81-18%
California23715$81-18%
North Carolina13816$99
Florida11411$99
Illinois1079$189+91%
Georgia979$104+5%
Arizona724$51-48%
Indiana6210$124+25%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Honda CRV ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$99
Honda CRV 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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

2.0L (hybrid)23 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$81$40 – $100
1.5L (turbo)10 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$49$49 – $50

Model-year comparison

What does a Honda CRV ignition switch cost by year?

$64$95$126$158$18920152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Honda CRV ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Honda CRV 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 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $81.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L (turbo), lists at a $49 median, while 2.0L (hybrid) commands $81, a 65% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $71, while 2018 tops the table at $180. Parts from 2022–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Honda CRV 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

  1. Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
  2. Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
  3. Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
  4. Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used ignition switch for a Honda CRV?

The median asking price is $99 across 1,021 priced listings from 181 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $81. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.

How much does it cost to replace a Honda CRV ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Honda CRV 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 Honda CRV 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 Honda CRV ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Honda CRV 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.

Used Honda CRV Ignition Switch Cost — From $40 to $315