Jeep Wrangler ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $87
- High
- $137
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler ignition switch?
Asking prices from 105 salvage yards in 27 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler ignition switch costs $55 to $137, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 356 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$137273 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$13762 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$12521 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$137 | 273 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$137 | 62 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$125 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$78
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$137 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Wrangler ignition switch is listed
We found priced Jeep Wrangler ignition switch listings at 105 salvage yards across 27 states. California supplies the most, with 160 listings (21% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $25, while Illinois yards ask $109, 336% 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 | 160 | 16 | $78 |
| Texas | 72 | 12 | $78 |
| New York | 66 | 5 | $99+27% |
| Michigan | 64 | 5 | $25-68% |
| Florida | 63 | 8 | $78 |
| Illinois | 42 | 8 | $109+40% |
| Arizona | 39 | 4 | $78 |
| Oklahoma | 28 | 1 | $78 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Jeep Wrangler 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
(LHD), VIN X (6th digit, JL body), (keyless ignition, push button start)35 listingsInterchange 2018–2025$78$55 – $116
(LHD), VIN W (6th digit, JK body)
2 listingsInterchange 2007–2016$66$66 – $66Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Wrangler ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 8 years$100$78 – $137202450 listingsFits 8 years$78$65 – $108202350 listingsFits 7 years$78$78 – $125202250 listingsFits 7 years$78$71 – $110202150 listingsFits 7 years$78$78 – $125202050 listingsFits 7 years$100$78 – $137201950 listingsFits 7 years$100$78 – $1372018100 listingsFits 18 years$78$55 – $116201750 listingsFits 11 years$66$66 – $66201645 listingsFits 10 years$99$66 – $99201550 listingsFits 11 years$100$56 – $124
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $78 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (LHD), VIN W (6th digit, JK body), lists at a $66 median, while (LHD), VIN X (6th digit, JL body), (keyless ignition, push button start) commands $78, a 18% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2015 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2007–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% 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 Wrangler parts are priced?
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Wheels
$196median
$40$850
02wide ±135%
Fender
$260median
$70$770
03wide ±130%
Axle Shaft
$235median
$75$687
04wide ±175%
Radiator
$173median
$45$649
05wide ±118%
Side Mirror
$157median
$40$410
06wide ±175%
Transfer Case
$838median
$138$3,066
07wide ±172%
Tail Light
$241median
$45$875
08wide ±249%
Alternator
$193median
$40$1,000
09wide ±70%
Engine
$4,683median
$2,499$9,094
10wide ±142%
Steering Rack
$195median
$65$618
11wide ±171%
Headlight Assembly
$205median
$40$741
12wide ±166%
AC Compressor
$173median
$45$618
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Wrangler ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsJeepWrangler
Class$100
Wrangler$78
$22 diff2,387 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepWrangler
Class$99
Wrangler$78
$21 diff2,141 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsJeepWrangler
RAV4$99
Wrangler$78
$21 diff1,894 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsJeepWrangler
Rogue$99
Wrangler$78
$21 diff1,769 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$99
Wrangler$78
$21 diff1,765 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsJeepWrangler
Crosstrek$78
Wrangler$78
$0 diff1,671 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 ±155%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$100median
$30$340
Jeepwide ±116%
Jeep Renegade
$104median
$35$277
Jeepwide ±82%
Jeep Wagoneer
$100median
$69$232
Common questions
Jeep Wrangler ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $78 across 356 priced listings from 105 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler 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.