Subaru Outback ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $95
- High
- $190
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback ignition switch?
Asking prices from 218 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Outback 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 Outback ignition switch costs $46 to $190, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 857 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$90
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$190645 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$189202 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$602 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1008 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$190 | 645 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$189 | 202 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$60 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$100 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$90
Grade B$99
Grade C$60
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$190 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback ignition switch is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback ignition switch listings at 218 salvage yards across 37 states. California supplies the most, with 243 listings (17% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $100, 100% 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 | 243 | 22 | $100+1% |
| Illinois | 148 | 10 | $99 |
| Indiana | 120 | 11 | $100+1% |
| Arizona | 112 | 8 | $78-21% |
| Florida | 72 | 11 | $99 |
| Pennsylvania | 70 | 12 | $50-49% |
| Colorado | 70 | 4 | $78-21% |
| Texas | 69 | 7 | $78-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Subaru Outback 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 Outback ignition switch cost by year?
202526 listings$78$50 – $100202480 listings$78$46 – $952023100 listingsFits 11 years$100$46 – $1402022138 listingsFits 9 years$79$50 – $1892021134 listingsFits 9 years$99$50 – $178202080 listingsFits 8 years$100$50 – $1882019134 listingsFits 9 years$99$50 – $1802018150 listingsFits 9 years$99$50 – $1802017123 listingsFits 9 years$78$50 – $1882016150 listingsFits 12 years$100$50 – $1412015147 listingsFits 11 years$102$46 – $190
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $90.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2015 tops the table at $102. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback 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 Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±171%
Tail Light
$120median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
Fender
$200median
$75$525
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$100
Outback$99
$1 diff2,888 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$99
Outback$99
$0 diff2,642 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruOutback
RAV4$99
Outback$99
$0 diff2,395 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsSubaruOutback
Rogue$99
Outback$99
$0 diff2,270 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsSubaruOutback
Crosstrek$78
Outback$99
$21 diff2,172 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareDodgeGrandCaravanvsSubaruOutback
Caravan$99
Outback$99
$0 diff2,043 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
Subaruspread ±42%
Subaru Ascent
$99median
$60$143
Subaruwide ±109%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$34$204
Subaruwide ±72%
Subaru Forester
$99median
$38$180
Subaruwide ±111%
Subaru Impreza
$80median
$41$219
Subaruwide ±145%
Subaru WRX
$101median
$28$321
Common questions
Subaru Outback ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $99 across 857 priced listings from 218 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $90. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback 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 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?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback ignition switch fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.