Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $117
- High
- $340
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch?
Asking prices from 131 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Grand 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 Grand Cherokee ignition switch costs $30 to $340, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 797 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$340580 listings
Grade BStandard used$34–$340160 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$501 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25056 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$340 | 580 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $34–$340 | 160 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 56 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Grade C$50
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$340 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch is listed
We found priced Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch listings at 131 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 289 listings (35% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $78, while Illinois yards ask $219, 181% 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 | 289 | 13 | $100 |
| Illinois | 152 | 13 | $219+119% |
| Michigan | 59 | 8 | $78-22% |
| Florida | 49 | 8 | $99-1% |
| Indiana | 43 | 8 | $78-22% |
| Arizona | 33 | 7 | $78-22% |
| Wisconsin | 28 | 7 | $78-22% |
| Colorado | 27 | 3 | $78-22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 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
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), (keyless ignition), torque distribution (selec-trac system)46 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$78$34 – $168
WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), (keyless ignition), w/o torque distribution43 listingsInterchange 2011–2019$100$100 – $250
Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch cost by year?
202450 listingsFits 2 years$78$40 – $193202350 listingsFits 5 years$109$45 – $2322022150 listingsFits 15 years$78$34 – $2502021150 listingsFits 15 years$78$34 – $2502020100 listingsFits 9 years$184$45 – $2322019100 listingsFits 12 years$78$50 – $3382018100 listingsFits 11 years$99$30 – $3402017100 listingsFits 9 years$193$45 – $232201623 listingsFits 11 years$100$65 – $250201597 listingsFits 10 years$100$50 – $270
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 98% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, WL body (VIN G, H, Y, J or K, 6th digit), lists at a $76 median, while WK body (VIN E or F, 6th digit), (keyless ignition), w/o torque distribution commands $100, a 32% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2017 tops the table at $193. Parts from 2011–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee parts are priced?
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Side Mirror
$188median
$35$980
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$225median
$49$970
03wide ±190%
Axle Shaft
$151median
$35$609
04wide ±148%
Tail Light
$150median
$40$485
05wide ±286%
Headlight Assembly
$475median
$81$2,800
06wide ±213%
Strut
$175median
$40$787
07wide ±208%
Rear Bumper
$245median
$49$1,070
08wide ±227%
Grille
$169median
$27$794
09wide ±175%
Transmission
$1,354median
$313$5,040
10wide ±207%
Alternator
$101median
$25$443
11wide ±219%
Radiator
$171median
$50$800
12wide ±174%
Front Bumper
$255median
$64$950
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsJeepGrandCherokee
Class$100
Cherokee$100
$0 diff2,828 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepGrandCherokee
Class$99
Cherokee$100
$1 diff2,582 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsJeepGrandCherokee
RAV4$99
Cherokee$100
$1 diff2,335 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsJeepGrandCherokee
Rogue$99
Cherokee$100
$1 diff2,210 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsJeepGrandCherokee
1500$99
Cherokee$100
$1 diff2,206 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsJeepGrandCherokee
Crosstrek$78
Cherokee$100
$22 diff2,112 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 ±130%
Jeep Compass
$100median
$25$285
Jeepwide ±86%
Jeep Gladiator
$99median
$48$219
Jeepwide ±116%
Jeep Renegade
$104median
$35$277
Jeepwide ±82%
Jeep Wagoneer
$100median
$69$232
Jeepspread ±53%
Jeep Wrangler
$78median
$55$137
Common questions
Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The median asking price is $100 across 797 priced listings from 131 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand 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 Grand Cherokee ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Grand Cherokee ignition switch fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.