Subaru WRX ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $28
- Average
- $124
- High
- $321
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX ignition switch?
Asking prices from 197 salvage yards in 39 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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Subaru WRX 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 WRX ignition switch costs $28 to $321, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 851 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$105
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$28–$321711 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$219131 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$1009 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $28–$321 | 711 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$219 | 131 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$100 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$105
Grade B$99
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $28–$321 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX ignition switch is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX ignition switch listings at 197 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 456 listings (13% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $46, while Nebraska yards ask $157, 241% 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 | 456 | 12 | $100-1% |
| Illinois | 344 | 10 | $144+43% |
| Nebraska | 295 | 8 | $157+55% |
| Texas | 184 | 13 | $78-23% |
| Wisconsin | 169 | 4 | $46-54% |
| Tennessee | 142 | 4 | $66-35% |
| Connecticut | 132 | 3 | $138+37% |
| Pennsylvania | 124 | 12 | $140+39% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Subaru WRX 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
Non-Interchange search using only Subaru WRX (2015 Up)
2 listings$50$28 – $50Non-Interchange search using Subaru WRX (2015 Up) and similar models
2 listings$50$28 – $50Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX ignition switch cost by year?
202510 listings$50$28 – $502024100 listingsFits 11 years$105$30 – $3212023100 listingsFits 11 years$105$30 – $3212022100 listingsFits 11 years$105$30 – $3212021100 listingsFits 11 years$100$30 – $3192020100 listingsFits 11 years$105$30 – $3212019100 listingsFits 11 years$105$30 – $3212018100 listingsFits 11 years$105$30 – $3212016100 listingsFits 9 years$101$30 – $2322015100 listingsFits 9 years$101$30 – $232
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX 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 6% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $105.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2018 tops the table at $105. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 1% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 2% above 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 WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$100
WRX$101
$1 diff2,882 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruWRX
Elantra$100
WRX$101
$1 diff2,720 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$99
WRX$101
$2 diff2,636 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruWRX
RAV4$99
WRX$101
$2 diff2,389 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsSubaruWRX
Camry$100
WRX$101
$1 diff2,385 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsSubaruWRX
Rogue$99
WRX$101
$2 diff2,264 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 ±73%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$46$190
Common questions
Subaru WRX ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $101 across 851 priced listings from 197 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $105. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $101, 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 WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX ignition switch fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.