Jeep Cherokee ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $99
- High
- $232
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Cherokee ignition switch?
Asking prices from 37 salvage yards in 7 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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee ignition switch costs $35 to $232, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 711 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$232538 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$219149 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20024 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$232 | 538 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$219 | 149 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 24 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$95
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$232 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Cherokee ignition switch is listed
We found priced Jeep Cherokee ignition switch listings at 37 salvage yards across 7 states. California supplies the most, with 209 listings (29% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $56, while Indiana yards ask $180, 221% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 209 | 18 | $75-6% |
| Illinois | 184 | 7 | $105+31% |
| Arizona | 181 | 4 | $56-30% |
| Nevada | 60 | 2 | $61-24% |
| Indiana | 52 | 2 | $180+125% |
| New Mexico | 20 | 1 | $95+19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $80 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Cherokee ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (except Grand Cherokee) and similar models
1 listings$81$81 – $81Non-Interchange search using only Jeep Cherokee (except Grand Cherokee)
1 listings$81$81 – $81Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Cherokee ignition switch cost by year?
20242 listings$81$81 – $812023100 listingsFits 10 years$56$35 – $1882022100 listingsFits 9 years$56$40 – $104202164 listingsFits 8 years$80$50 – $2002020100 listingsFits 9 years$56$40 – $1042019100 listingsFits 9 years$180$56 – $2322018100 listingsFits 9 years$180$56 – $232201742 listingsFits 7 years$195$61 – $2192016100 listingsFits 8 years$65$40 – $200201562 listingsFits 8 years$100$40 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Cherokee ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Cherokee ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $56, while 2017 tops the table at $195. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Cherokee sits 20% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 20% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 19% 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 Jeep Cherokee parts are priced?
01wide ±188%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$25$385
02wide ±201%
Side Mirror
$110median
$25$467
03wide ±188%
Wheels
$148median
$35$590
04wide ±292%
Transmission
$616median
$105$3,699
05wide ±154%
Rear Bumper
$197median
$46$652
06wide ±157%
Grille
$140median
$25$465
07wide ±148%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$321
08wide ±161%
Strut
$90median
$30$320
09wide ±262%
Engine
$1,500median
$300$8,150
10wide ±84%
Fender
$268median
$95$547
11wide ±139%
Radiator
$132median
$45$412
12wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,602
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Cherokee ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsJeepCherokee
Class$100
Cherokee$80
$20 diff2,742 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepCherokee
Class$99
Cherokee$80
$19 diff2,496 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsJeepCherokee
RAV4$99
Cherokee$80
$19 diff2,249 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsJeepCherokee
Rogue$99
Cherokee$80
$19 diff2,124 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsJeepCherokee
Crosstrek$78
Cherokee$80
$2 diff2,026 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareDodgeGrandCaravanvsJeepCherokee
Caravan$99
Cherokee$80
$19 diff1,897 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
Jeepwide ±130%
Jeep Compass
$100median
$25$285
Jeepwide ±86%
Jeep Gladiator
$99median
$48$219
Jeepwide ±155%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$100median
$30$340
Jeepwide ±116%
Jeep Renegade
$104median
$35$277
Jeepwide ±82%
Jeep Wagoneer
$100median
$69$232
Jeepspread ±53%
Jeep Wrangler
$78median
$55$137
Common questions
Jeep Cherokee ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Jeep Cherokee?
The median asking price is $80 across 711 priced listings from 37 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $56.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Cherokee ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Jeep Cherokee ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $80, 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 Jeep Cherokee model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Jeep Cherokee ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Cherokee ignition switch fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.