Used Jeep Compass throttle body from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Jeep Compass throttle body?

Asking prices from 119 salvage yards in 24 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Jeep Compass 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 Compass throttle body costs $29 to $248, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 320 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2026 (20 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$40

Jeep Compass throttle body price snapshot

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Low
$29
Average
$90
High
$248
523 listings observed · 320 priced9d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$29–$248203 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$24837 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$1004 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$15076 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$248 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Jeep Compass throttle body is listed

We found priced Jeep Compass throttle body listings at 119 salvage yards across 24 states. California supplies the most, with 107 listings (23% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $45, while Michigan yards ask $149, 231% 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
California10725$75
Florida6311$70-7%
Indiana437$100+33%
Michigan419$149+99%
Texas398$45-40%
Illinois3110$75
Ohio243$91+21%
Wisconsin166$91+21%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Jeep Compass throttle body replacement cost?

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Used part
$75
Jeep Compass median asking price
Labor
$50–$225
0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$125–$300
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2017)

new style (horizontal rear door handle), (2.4L)24 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$65$29 – $110
classic style (vertical rear door handle), (throttle valve assembly)12 listingsInterchange 2007–2017$75$50 – $100

Model-year comparison

What does a Jeep Compass throttle body cost by year?

$41$57$73$90$1062016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Jeep Compass throttle body cost?

Asking prices for a used Jeep Compass throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, new style (horizontal rear door handle), (2.4L), lists at a $65 median, while classic style (vertical rear door handle), (throttle valve assembly) commands $75, a 15% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $45, while 2024 tops the table at $101. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Compass sits 37% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 25% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 18% 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.

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

The median asking price is $75 across 320 priced listings from 119 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $45.

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

Using a used part, a Jeep Compass throttle body replacement typically runs $125–$300 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $75, 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 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Jeep Compass throttle body years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Compass throttle body fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 20 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 Throttle Body Cost — From $29 to $248