Jeep Compass ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $119
- High
- $285
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Compass ignition switch?
Asking prices from 85 salvage yards in 21 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 Compass 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 Compass ignition switch costs $25 to $285, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 519 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$285394 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$285113 listings
Grade XUngraded$66–$10012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$285 | 394 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$285 | 113 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $66–$100 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$285 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Compass ignition switch is listed
We found priced Jeep Compass ignition switch listings at 85 salvage yards across 21 states. Texas supplies the most, with 148 listings (28% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $188, 276% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 148 | 14 | $177+77% |
| Illinois | 92 | 9 | $110+10% |
| California | 77 | 13 | $76-24% |
| Arizona | 33 | 3 | $51-49% |
| Indiana | 29 | 5 | $188+88% |
| Michigan | 29 | 9 | $50-50% |
| Florida | 27 | 4 | $99-1% |
| Georgia | 16 | 4 | $149+49% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Compass ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 5 years$110$71 – $285202450 listingsFits 5 years$99$25 – $232202350 listingsFits 5 years$76$71 – $100202250 listingsFits 8 years$190$56 – $279202135 listingsFits 8 years$172$56 – $243202093 listingsFits 8 years$72$40 – $256201992 listingsFits 8 years$110$40 – $256201823 listingsFits 6 years$99$40 – $2122017142 listingsFits 16 years$155$40 – $256201650 listingsFits 10 years$177$66 – $177201538 listingsFits 8 years$100$75 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Compass ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Compass 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (keyless ignition), AT, lists at a $56 median, while (keyless ignition), MT commands $125, a 123% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $72, while 2022 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Compass sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% 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 Jeep Compass parts are priced?
01wide ±143%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$478
02wide ±171%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$25$405
03wide ±166%
Strut
$95median
$30$345
04wide ±250%
Wheels
$162median
$28$837
05wide ±243%
Side Mirror
$135median
$25$681
06wide ±127%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$408median
$126$1,160
07wide ±213%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$24$450
08wide ±142%
Tail Light
$125median
$39$395
09wide ±300%
Air Bag
$125median
$25$775
10wide ±291%
Car Radio
$200median
$35$1,200
11wide ±179%
Transmission
$1,100median
$185$4,115
12wide ±195%
Grille
$154median
$30$630
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Compass ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsJeepCompass
Class$100
Compass$100
$0 diff2,550 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsJeepCompass
Elantra$100
Compass$100
$0 diff2,388 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepCompass
Class$99
Compass$100
$1 diff2,304 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsJeepCompass
RAV4$99
Compass$100
$1 diff2,057 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsJeepCompass
Camry$100
Compass$100
$0 diff2,053 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsJeepCompass
Rogue$99
Compass$100
$1 diff1,932 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 ±123%
Jeep Cherokee
$80median
$35$232
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 Compass ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Jeep Compass?
The median asking price is $100 across 519 priced listings from 85 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $72.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Compass ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Jeep Compass ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $100, 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 Compass 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 Jeep Compass ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Compass ignition switch fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.