Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $83
- High
- $256
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch?
Asking prices from 72 salvage yards in 24 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch costs $25 to $256, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 192 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2017 (11 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$256134 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$1503 listings
Grade CVisible wear$29–$10011 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$9044 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$256 | 134 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$150 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $29–$100 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$90 | 44 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$150
Grade C$65
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$256 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch listings at 72 salvage yards across 24 states. North Carolina supplies the most, with 32 listings (16% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in Tennessee ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $99, 98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 32 | 7 | $65-13% |
| Tennessee | 27 | 2 | $50-33% |
| Texas | 22 | 14 | $75 |
| Virginia | 16 | 5 | $65-13% |
| Ohio | 15 | 5 | $99+32% |
| Indiana | 10 | 3 | $99+32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Mitsubishi Lancer 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
passive entry, MT
3 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$106$90 – $150Model-year comparison
What does a Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mitsubishi Lancer 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 23% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o passive entry; AT, lists at a $50 median, while passive entry, MT commands $106, a 112% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2015 tops the table at $78. Parts from 2007–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer parts are priced?
01wide ±162%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$20$350
02wide ±176%
Tail Light
$70median
$24$271
03wide ±132%
Transmission Control Module
$102median
$40$310
04wide ±148%
Air Bag
$103median
$30$335
05wide ±110%
Strut
$55median
$30$151
06wide ±164%
Front Seat
$143median
$50$518
07wide ±145%
Tailgate
$210median
$75$685
08wide ±218%
Car Radio
$118median
$40$555
09wide ±178%
Engine Computer
$115median
$40$450
10wide ±122%
Transmission
$1,900median
$365$4,995
11wide ±231%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$14$245
12wide ±93%
Quarter Panel
$356median
$191$850
Price comparisons
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsMitsubishiLancer
Class$100
Lancer$75
$25 diff2,223 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsMitsubishiLancer
Elantra$100
Lancer$75
$25 diff2,061 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMitsubishiLancer
Class$99
Lancer$75
$24 diff1,977 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsMitsubishiLancer
RAV4$99
Lancer$75
$24 diff1,730 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsMitsubishiLancer
Camry$100
Lancer$75
$25 diff1,726 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsMitsubishiLancer
Rogue$99
Lancer$75
$24 diff1,605 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
Mitsubishispread ±57%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$99median
$50$163
Mitsubishiwide ±64%
Mitsubishi Mirage
$78median
$50$150
Mitsubishispread ±57%
Mitsubishi Outlander
$78median
$55$144
Mitsubishispread ±55%
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$78median
$55$141
Common questions
Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mitsubishi Lancer?
The median asking price is $75 across 192 priced listings from 72 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mitsubishi Lancer ignition switch fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.