Used 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Subaru Forester Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2016 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary

A used 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch costs $25 to $500, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 88 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100

2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch price snapshot

USD
Low
$25
Average
$101
High
$500
100 listings observed · 88 priced listings used · last updated Sep 12, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35$50077 listings
Grade BStandard used$41$1004 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25$2007 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25$500 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
2016 Subaru Forester 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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

keyless ignition44 listingsInterchange 20132018$100$25$200
conventional ignition44 listingsInterchange 20142025$100$46$500

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Subaru Forester compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 88 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 1% above the Subaru Forester guide's $99 median.

Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025. Shopping across all 11 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch?

Based on 88 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch lists between $25 and $500, with a median asking price of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch?

Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year 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.

Will a 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Subaru Forester key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Forester ignition switch — median $100, from 88 listings.