Used Honda Pilot ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Honda Pilot ignition switch?

Asking prices from 29 salvage yards in 7 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Honda Pilot 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 Pilot ignition switch costs $25 to $219, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 474 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$61
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$56

Honda Pilot ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$92
High
$219
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$46–$219340 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$219114 listings
Grade CVisible wear$56–$561 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$15019 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$219 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Honda Pilot ignition switch is listed

We found priced Honda Pilot ignition switch listings at 29 salvage yards across 7 states. California supplies the most, with 182 listings (38% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $56, while Illinois yards ask $219, 291% 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
California18212$100+64%
Arizona1504$56-8%
Florida501$99+62%
Texas423$190+211%
Illinois355$219+259%
Indiana152$180+195%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $61 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Honda Pilot ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$61
Honda Pilot median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$155–$435
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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Model-year comparison

What does a Honda Pilot ignition switch cost by year?

$44$84$124$165$20520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Honda Pilot ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Honda Pilot ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 9% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $61.

Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $49, while 2016 tops the table at $195. Parts from 2022–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Honda Pilot sits 39% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 39% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 38% 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

  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 Pilot?

The median asking price is $61 across 474 priced listings from 29 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $61. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $49.

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

Using a used part, a Honda Pilot ignition switch replacement typically runs $155–$435 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $61, 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 Pilot 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 Pilot ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Honda Pilot ignition switch fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Honda Pilot Ignition Switch Cost — From $25 to $219