Land Rover Defender ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $100
- High
- $212
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Land Rover Defender ignition switch?
Asking prices from 8 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender ignition switch costs $50 to $212, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 19 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2021 (2 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$53
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$21215 listings
Grade BStandard used$99–$994 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$212 | 15 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $99–$99 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$53
Grade B$99
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$212 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Land Rover Defender ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Land Rover Defender median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$450
- 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 Land Rover Defender ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Land Rover Defender ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Land Rover Defender ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2020 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2020–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Land Rover Defender sits 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 25% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 24% 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 Land Rover Defender parts are priced?
01wide ±70%
Brake Caliper
$263median
$125$493
02wide ±129%
Wheels
$390median
$145$1,150
03wide ±155%
Transmission Control Module
$208median
$35$681
04wide ±211%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$50$750
05wide ±79%
Steering Wheel
$482median
$200$962
06wide ±80%
Headlight Assembly
$743median
$450$1,640
07wide ±66%
Front Seat
$334median
$185$624
08wide ±232%
Alternator
$106median
$25$517
09wide ±230%
Fuel Pump
$130median
$25$624
10wide ±78%
Tail Light
$360median
$126$684
11wide ±213%
Water Pump
$157median
$30$699
12spread ±41%
Air Bag
$324median
$210$475
Price comparisons
Compare Land Rover Defender ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsLandRoverDefender
Class$100
Defender$75
$25 diff2,050 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsLandRoverDefender
Elantra$100
Defender$75
$25 diff1,888 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsLandRoverDefender
Class$99
Defender$75
$24 diff1,804 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsLandRoverDefender
RAV4$99
Defender$75
$24 diff1,557 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsLandRoverDefender
Camry$100
Defender$75
$25 diff1,553 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsLandRoverDefender
Rogue$99
Defender$75
$24 diff1,432 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
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Land Roverspread ±46%
Land Rover Discovery
$78median
$78$150
Land Roverwide ±83%
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$78median
$50$180
Land Roverwide ±176%
Land Rover Range Rover
$78median
$25$300
Land Roverspread ±43%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$78median
$78$145
Common questions
Land Rover Defender ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Land Rover Defender?
The median asking price is $75 across 19 priced listings from 8 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $53. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Land Rover Defender ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Land Rover Defender ignition switch replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $75, 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 Land Rover Defender model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Land Rover Defender ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Land Rover Defender ignition switch fitments across 2020, 2021. Searching all 2 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.