Jeep Cherokee tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $433
- High
- $1,187
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Cherokee tailgate?
Asking prices from 319 salvage yards in 41 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Jeep Cherokee tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Jeep Cherokee tailgate costs $150 to $1,187, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 832 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Jeep Cherokee tailgate is listed
We found priced Jeep Cherokee tailgate listings at 319 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 382 listings (31% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $345, while California yards ask $500, 45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 382 | 50 | $350-12% |
| Illinois | 164 | 24 | $441+10% |
| Florida | 71 | 21 | $428+7% |
| Ohio | 45 | 10 | $385-4% |
| Indiana | 43 | 13 | $345-14% |
| Missouri | 41 | 8 | $406+2% |
| California | 39 | 26 | $500+25% |
| Michigan | 30 | 20 | $468+17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $400 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Cherokee tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $400
- Jeep Cherokee median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $545–$925
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Jeep Cherokee (except Grand Cherokee) and similar models
1 listings$600$600 – $600Non-Interchange search using only Jeep Cherokee (except Grand Cherokee)
1 listings$600$600 – $600Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Cherokee tailgate cost by year?
20254 listings$600$600 – $600202350 listingsFits 5 years$498$276 – $876202285 listingsFits 4 years$450$245 – $840202182 listingsFits 3 years$460$162 – $1,0182020114 listingsFits 4 years$475$150 – $1,0102019200 listingsFits 4 years$459$200 – $1,139201862 listingsFits 5 years$350$172 – $7502017200 listingsFits 5 years$316$150 – $1,1002016148 listingsFits 5 years$390$160 – $1,1872015200 listingsFits 5 years$316$150 – $1,100
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Cherokee tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Cherokee tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $316, while 2025 tops the table at $600. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Cherokee sits 64% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 7% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 46% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Jeep Cherokee parts are priced?
01wide ±188%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$25$385
02wide ±201%
Side Mirror
$110median
$25$467
03wide ±188%
Wheels
$148median
$35$590
04wide ±292%
Transmission
$616median
$105$3,699
05wide ±154%
Rear Bumper
$197median
$46$652
06wide ±157%
Grille
$140median
$25$465
07wide ±148%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$321
08wide ±161%
Strut
$90median
$30$320
09wide ±262%
Engine
$1,500median
$300$8,150
10wide ±84%
Fender
$268median
$95$547
11wide ±139%
Radiator
$132median
$45$412
12wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,602
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Cherokee tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsJeepCherokee
F250$1,100
Cherokee$400
$700 diff6,222 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsJeepCherokee
Camaro$400
Cherokee$400
$0 diff5,830 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsJeepCherokee
Rogue$1,200
Cherokee$400
$800 diff3,615 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsJeepCherokee
Fe$700
Cherokee$400
$300 diff3,444 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsJeepCherokee
Explorer$795
Cherokee$400
$395 diff3,035 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesSClassvsJeepCherokee
Class$560
Cherokee$400
$160 diff2,915 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Jeepwide ±134%
Jeep Compass
$389median
$100$1,145
Jeepwide ±64%
Jeep Gladiator
$694median
$303$1,195
Jeepwide ±160%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$650median
$120$2,200
Jeepwide ±111%
Jeep Renegade
$600median
$150$1,483
Jeepwide ±67%
Jeep Wagoneer
$1,939median
$750$3,343
Jeepwide ±86%
Jeep Wrangler
$400median
$200$890
Common questions
Jeep Cherokee tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Jeep Cherokee?
The median asking price is $400 across 832 priced listings from 319 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $316.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Cherokee tailgate?
Using a used part, a Jeep Cherokee tailgate replacement typically runs $545–$925 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $400, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Jeep Cherokee model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Cherokee tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Cherokee tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.