Subaru Outback ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $28
- Average
- $101
- High
- $360
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback ignition switch ?
How much does a used Subaru Outback ignition switch cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Outback ignition switch costs $28 to $360, with a median asking price of $88. Based on 1,013 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$28–$360779 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$331211 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$601 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20022 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $28–$360 | 779 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$331 | 211 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$60 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 22 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$99
Grade C$60
Ungraded$40
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $28–$360 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $88
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $185–$465
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Outback ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 8 years$80$40 – $360202480 listings$78$28 – $952023100 listingsFits 11 years$78$40 – $1402022138 listingsFits 9 years$99$35 – $3152021134 listingsFits 9 years$99$35 – $178202080 listingsFits 8 years$100$35 – $3102019134 listingsFits 9 years$99$35 – $237201852 listingsFits 7 years$100$75 – $1532017123 listingsFits 9 years$78$35 – $3102016150 listingsFits 12 years$41$32 – $3432015147 listingsFits 11 years$102$35 – $232
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback ignition switch cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Outback ignition switch is $88 at the median, with listings spanning $28 to $360. That figure comes from 1,013 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $41, while 2015 tops the table at $102. Parts from 2012–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 11% below the Mercedes C Class ($99), 17% below the Hyundai Elantra ($106), and 11% below the Ram 1500 ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±373%
Engine
$1,550median
$1$11,573
02wide ±239%
Transmission
$1,087median
$157$5,342
03wide ±143%
Front Bumper
$197median
$30$595
04wide ±134%
Rear Bumper
$196median
$25$550
05wide ±106%
Hood
$445median
$101$1,042
06wide ±109%
Fender
$200median
$75$510
07wide ±141%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$70$1,480
08wide ±203%
Tail Light
$120median
$30$518
09wide ±162%
Alternator
$76median
$25$271
10wide ±243%
Starter
$75median
$15$380
11wide ±358%
Radiator
$133median
$49$1,000
12wide ±180%
AC Compressor
$125median
$30$480
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$80median
$35$385
15wide ±132%
Strut
$100median
$30$293
16wide ±163%
Steering Rack
$300median
$60$1,037
17wide ±3957%
Grille
$146median
$18$11,573
18wide ±351%
Side Mirror
$181median
$30$1,300
19wide ±163%
Turbocharger
$490median
$50$1,645
20wide ±189%
AC Condenser
$132median
$40$540
21wide ±423%
Wheels
$150median
$30$1,300
22wide ±141%
Fuel Pump
$95median
$25$292
23wide ±280%
Water Pump
$85median
$24$500
24wide ±142%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$45$400
25wide ±145%
ABS Module
$150median
$35$470
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±178%
Engine Computer
$125median
$30$475
28wide ±188%
Throttle Body
$67median
$20$272
29wide ±216%
Brake Caliper
$60median
$20$279
30wide ±116%
Drive Shaft
$159median
$50$420
31wide ±140%
Tailgate
$595median
$30$1,700
32wide ±140%
Intake Manifold
$132median
$40$410
33wide ±122%
Control Arm
$110median
$25$293
34wide ±164%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$275
35wide ±865%
Exhaust Manifold
$100median
$30$1,760
36wide ±161%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$35$405
37wide ±202%
Steering Column
$127median
$30$544
38wide ±119%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$45$385
39wide ±135%
Window Regulator
$100median
$35$305
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41tight ±8%
Torque Converter
$300median
$250$300
42wide ±134%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$500
43wide ±569%
Car Radio
$200median
$2$2,278
44wide ±234%
Heater Core
$91median
$75$500
45wide ±182%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$395
46wide ±215%
Sunroof
$225median
$76$1,045
47wide ±155%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$331
48wide ±142%
Fog Light
$125median
$25$380
49wide ±226%
Center Console
$108median
$35$523
50wide ±67%
Air Bag
$380median
$121$630
51wide ±109%
Door Assembly
$478median
$80$1,120
52wide ±131%
Quarter Panel
$440median
$35$1,189
53wide ±90%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$237median
$99$525
54wide ±112%
Front Seat
$149median
$50$385
Price comparisons
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Tucson$100
$12 diff1,890 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$99median
$30$295
Acurawide ±154%
Acura RDX
$99median
$20$325
BMWwide ±179%
BMW X3
$78median
$35$315
BMWwide ±170%
BMW X5
$78median
$35$300
Chevywide ±269%
Chevy Colorado
$78median
$25$445
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$450
Chevywide ±189%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$78median
$25$320
Subaruwide ±12694%
Subaru Ascent
$99median
$40$25,175
Subaruwide ±201%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$29$343
Subaruwide ±240%
Subaru Forester
$99median
$25$500
Subaruwide ±184%
Subaru Impreza
$78median
$28$315
Common questions
Subaru Outback ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Subaru Outback?
Based on 1,013 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Outback ignition switch lists between $28 and $360, with a median asking price of $88.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback ignition switch replacement typically runs $185–$465 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $88, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Outback ignition switch?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Outback ignition switch listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Outback key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The Subaru Outback ignition switch prices on this page apply — median $88, from 1,013 salvage yard listings.