Used Jeep Cherokee throttle body from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Jeep Cherokee throttle body?

Asking prices from 256 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage658 priced of 1,032 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Jeep Cherokee throttle body

What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →

Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary

A used Jeep Cherokee throttle body costs $34 to $260, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 658 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$78
Grade C (fair)$100

Jeep Cherokee throttle body price snapshot

USD
Low
$34
Average
$102
High
$260
1,032 listings observed · 658 priced11d ago· How we price·

Report incorrect price

Reporting price for Jeep Cherokee Throttle Body

Reason

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$34–$260460 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$23092 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1005 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$150101 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$260 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Jeep Cherokee throttle body is listed

We found priced Jeep Cherokee throttle body listings at 256 salvage yards across 41 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 192 listings (13% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in New Jersey ask a median $41, while Michigan yards ask $152, 271% 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
Illinois19215$78-2%
California15136$75-6%
Indiana11810$100+25%
Michigan11816$152+90%
New Jersey1065$41-49%
Texas9630$69-14%
Ohio9011$96+20%
Florida7612$70-12%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $80 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Jeep Cherokee throttle body replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$80
Jeep Cherokee median asking price
Labor
$50–$225
0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$130–$305
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown

Sources
  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

Set price alert

Alert for Jeep Cherokee Throttle Body

$

Current avg: $102 — we suggest $87 (15% below)

Condition grade (optional)

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2023)

2.0L49 listingsInterchange 2018–2022$96$40 – $230
2.4L12 listingsInterchange 2020–2021$80$61 – $142

Model-year comparison

What does a Jeep Cherokee throttle body cost by year?

$68$73$78$84$89201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Jeep Cherokee throttle body cost?

Asking prices for a used Jeep Cherokee throttle body 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.4L, lists at a $80 median, while 2.0L commands $96, a 20% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2020 tops the table at $85. Parts from 2011–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Cherokee sits 33% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 20% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 12% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used throttle body: what to check

  1. Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
  2. Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
  3. Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
  4. Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
  5. Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.

Keep browsing this vehicle

What other Jeep Cherokee parts are priced?

Price comparisons

Compare Jeep Cherokee throttle body prices

Compare fitments

What do similar vehicles charge for this part?

Common questions

Jeep Cherokee throttle body FAQ

How much is a used throttle body for a Jeep Cherokee?

The median asking price is $80 across 658 priced listings from 256 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $85. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Cherokee throttle body?

Using a used part, a Jeep Cherokee throttle body replacement typically runs $130–$305 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $80, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Cherokee throttle body fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Jeep Cherokee Throttle Body Cost — From $34 to $260