Used Jeep Compass steering column from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Jeep Compass steering column?

Asking prices from 420 salvage yards in 45 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage1,218 priced of 1,531 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Jeep Compass steering column

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Price summary

A used Jeep Compass steering column costs $40 to $750, with a median asking price of $170. Based on 1,218 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$180
Grade B (good)$171
Grade C (fair)$100

Jeep Compass steering column price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$189
High
$750
1,531 listings observed · 1,218 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6981,020 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$621147 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$75049 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$750 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Jeep Compass steering column is listed

We found priced Jeep Compass steering column listings at 420 salvage yards across 45 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 323 listings (15% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Texas yards ask $207, 107% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois32328$192+13%
Texas21329$207+22%
Florida16217$200+18%
Michigan14535$125-26%
Indiana10718$155-9%
New York9723$146-14%
North Carolina9118$202+19%
California8621$100-41%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $170 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Jeep Compass steering column replacement cost?

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Used part
$170
Jeep Compass median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$360–$920
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

(floor shift), non-heated steering wheel48 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$271$145 – $698
(floor shift), heated steering wheel47 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$170$75 – $621

Model-year comparison

What does a Jeep Compass steering column cost by year?

$90$135$179$224$26920152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Jeep Compass steering column cost?

Asking prices for a used Jeep Compass steering column 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 80% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $180.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (floor shift), heated steering wheel, lists at a $170 median, while (floor shift), non-heated steering wheel commands $271, a 59% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2023 tops the table at $256. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Compass sits 17% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 36% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 17% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used steering column: what to check

  1. Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
  2. Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
  3. Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
  4. Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
  5. Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.

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How much is a used steering column for a Jeep Compass?

The median asking price is $170 across 1,218 priced listings from 420 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $180. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Compass steering column?

Using a used part, a Jeep Compass steering column replacement typically runs $360–$920 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $170, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass steering column years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Compass steering column fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Jeep Compass Steering Column Cost — From $40 to $750