Subaru Ascent ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $92
- High
- $143
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Ascent ignition switch?
Asking prices from 135 salvage yards in 33 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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Part overview
About the Subaru Ascent 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 Subaru Ascent ignition switch costs $60 to $143, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 464 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$143332 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$128128 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$601 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1003 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$143 | 332 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$128 | 128 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$60 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$100 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$60
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$143 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Ascent ignition switch is listed
We found priced Subaru Ascent ignition switch listings at 135 salvage yards across 33 states. California supplies the most, with 289 listings (29% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Michigan yards ask $120, 54% 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 | 14 | $100+1% |
| Illinois | 116 | 8 | $99 |
| Florida | 107 | 15 | $99 |
| Texas | 69 | 7 | $78-21% |
| Indiana | 49 | 8 | $112+13% |
| Colorado | 49 | 1 | $78-21% |
| Ohio | 29 | 5 | $99 |
| Michigan | 27 | 5 | $120+21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Ascent ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Subaru Ascent 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 Subaru Ascent ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Ascent ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Ascent ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $99 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 65% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2019 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Ascent sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with 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 Subaru Ascent parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$21$410
02wide ±131%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$35$305
03wide ±123%
Air Bag
$320median
$65$850
04wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$300median
$99$840
05wide ±177%
Center Console
$125median
$50$493
06wide ±90%
Front Seat
$226median
$93$500
07wide ±159%
Car Radio
$235median
$64$812
08wide ±149%
Wheels
$204median
$52$658
09wide ±105%
Tail Light
$170median
$55$413
10wide ±151%
Steering Column
$143median
$60$493
11wide ±93%
Strut
$139median
$40$299
12wide ±153%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$255
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Ascent ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$100
Ascent$99
$1 diff2,495 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruAscent
Elantra$100
Ascent$99
$1 diff2,333 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$99
Ascent$99
$0 diff2,249 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruAscent
RAV4$99
Ascent$99
$0 diff2,002 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsSubaruAscent
Camry$100
Ascent$99
$1 diff1,998 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsSubaruAscent
Rogue$99
Ascent$99
$0 diff1,877 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
Subaruwide ±109%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$34$204
Subaruwide ±72%
Subaru Forester
$99median
$38$180
Subaruwide ±111%
Subaru Impreza
$80median
$41$219
Subaruwide ±73%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$46$190
Subaruwide ±145%
Subaru WRX
$101median
$28$321
Common questions
Subaru Ascent ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Subaru Ascent?
The median asking price is $99 across 464 priced listings from 135 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Ascent ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Subaru Ascent ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, 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 Subaru Ascent model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Ascent ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Ascent ignition switch fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.