Jeep Wrangler tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $459
- High
- $890
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler tailgate?
Asking prices from 15 salvage yards in 8 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler tailgate costs $200 to $890, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 40 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2023 (9 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $400
- Jeep Wrangler 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Wrangler tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler tailgate 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.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2021 tops the table at $676. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler parts are priced?
01wide ±210%
Wheels
$193median
$40$850
02wide ±141%
Fender
$266median
$59$807
03wide ±130%
Axle Shaft
$235median
$75$687
04wide ±177%
Radiator
$173median
$35$649
05wide ±118%
Side Mirror
$157median
$40$410
06wide ±175%
Transfer Case
$838median
$138$3,066
07wide ±155%
Tail Light
$268median
$45$875
08wide ±249%
Alternator
$193median
$40$1,000
09wide ±68%
Engine
$4,600median
$2,499$8,730
10wide ±154%
Steering Rack
$195median
$65$665
11wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$206median
$40$741
12wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$174median
$45$618
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Wrangler tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsJeepWrangler
F250$1,100
Wrangler$400
$700 diff5,430 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsJeepWrangler
Camaro$400
Wrangler$400
$0 diff5,038 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsJeepWrangler
F150$850
Wrangler$400
$450 diff2,900 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsJeepWrangler
Rogue$1,200
Wrangler$400
$800 diff2,823 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsJeepWrangler
Fe$700
Wrangler$400
$300 diff2,652 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$850
Wrangler$400
$450 diff2,597 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 ±130%
Jeep Cherokee
$400median
$150$1,187
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
Common questions
Jeep Wrangler tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $400 across 40 priced listings from 15 yards. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler tailgate?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Wrangler tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler tailgate fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.