Jeep catalytic converters run about $50 to $350 for one original unit in 2026. Grand Cherokee V8 units bring $125 to $325, Wrangler and Commander units $100 to $275, Cherokee and Liberty units $75 to $225, and the CRD diesel particulate filter $75 to $350. Replacement costs run $1,300 to $4,400 depending on the model.
That second sentence is the whole decision. Everything below puts the two numbers side by side so you can see where the line falls on your particular Jeep.
Jeep catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact Grand Cherokee (V8 and HEMI) 1999 to 2018 Two units; the top Jeep pair $125 to $325 CRD diesel particulate filter 2007 onward Platinum-bearing filter, priced separately $75 to $350 Grand Cherokee (V6) 1993 to 2018 Two units on most years $100 to $275 Commander 2006 to 2010 Shares Grand Cherokee hardware $100 to $275 Wrangler 1997 to 2018 One or two units by engine and year $100 to $275 Cherokee and Liberty 1997 to 2018 Mid-size; often two units $75 to $225 Compass, Patriot and Renegade 2007 to 2018 Compact; some codes shared with Dodge $60 to $225 CRD diesel oxidation catalyst 2005 to 2018 Mostly platinum, almost no rhodium $50 to $200 Manifold pre-cat, any model Various Small unit cast into the exhaust manifold $20 to $100 Aftermarket replacement, any model All years Universal unit, trace metal $5 to $50
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists, catalyst exchange transaction data and current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are per unit, and most V6 and V8 Jeeps carry two.
Worth knowing: Jeep is common enough in the core trade to have its own line on some buyer lists rather than sitting inside the general domestic grades. That works in your favour — a specialist will have your code.
The other number: what replacement actually costs
This is where the decision gets made, and the spread between models is much wider than most owners expect.
| Model | Typical replacement cost | Scrap value of the old unit |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | Workshop estimate, parts and labour | Indicative buyer range, per unit |
| Cherokee | $1,307 to $1,969 | $75 to $225 |
| Grand Cherokee | $1,980 to $2,348 | $100 to $325 |
| Wrangler | $2,099 to $2,419 | $100 to $275 |
| Patriot | $2,115 to $2,265 | $60 to $225 |
| Renegade | $2,861 to $2,963 | $60 to $225 |
| Compass | $3,125 to $3,257 | $60 to $225 |
| Liberty | $3,926 to $4,040 | $75 to $225 |
| Commander | $4,307 to $4,398 | $100 to $275 |
Read the two columns together and the pattern is clear. A Cherokee is a $1,300 problem against a $225 part. A Commander is a $4,400 problem against a $275 part. Same brand, same decision, completely different answer.
The Wrangler adds a year-by-year wrinkle worth checking before you commit: estimates for the 2018, 2019 and 2022 to 2024 cars sit near $1,834 to $1,968, while the 2020, 2021 and 2025 onward cars are quoted closer to $3,427 to $3,632. Same model name, roughly double the bill.
Aftermarket versus OEM: the number that actually decides it
Those workshop estimates assume an original part. The aftermarket changes the arithmetic completely, and this is the single most useful thing on the page.
A remanufactured original Mopar converter for a recent Grand Cherokee is listed around $1,490 to $4,140 for the part alone. Aftermarket units for the same vehicle list from roughly $56 to $185.
So the honest decision tree runs like this. If the Jeep is staying on the road and has to pass an emissions test, check what your jurisdiction accepts before buying anything, because a cheap universal unit that fails inspection has cost you twice. If the Jeep is going to the yard anyway, do not replace anything — sell the original as a core and let the buyer of the vehicle deal with the exhaust. And if you are somewhere between the two, the aftermarket part plus your own labour is usually what makes keeping the vehicle viable.
One caution that applies whatever you decide: converters rarely fail on their own. A workshop should identify why it failed, because an unresolved engine fault will destroy the new one as quickly as it destroyed the old.
Does trail damage cut the price?
Jeeps live harder lives than most vehicles on this site, so this comes up constantly.
Dents and scrapes on the shell do not matter much. Buyers price what is inside, and a bashed heat shield or a scuffed casing is cosmetic.
What does matter is the substrate. Shake the unit: a rattle means the ceramic honeycomb has broken up, and the price drops sharply. That can come from a hard impact on a rock, but far more often it comes from heat and age.
Also check both ends. A converter that has been running rich for a long time can melt closed, which reads as damaged even where the outside looks fine.
What definitely destroys the value is cutting it open to look. Sell it sealed.
Jeep prices around the world
Platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars, so a Jeep code holds the same metal value in every market. Currency and local buyer depth are what change. The table converts the Jeep span into each market’s money at today’s rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $50.00 to 350.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £36.99 to 258.90 Canada CAD per unit C$69.15 to 484.08 Australia AUD per unit A$69.38 to 485.69 Germany EUR per unit €43.05 to 301.38 India INR per unit ₹4,727 to 33,092 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳6,146 to 43,025 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED183.63 to 1,285 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR187.50 to 1,313 Turkey TRY per unit ₺2,423 to 16,961 South Africa ZAR per unit R797.87 to 5,585 China CNY per unit CN¥335.97 to 2,352
Treat these as the metal-value anchor rather than a local quote. Jeep sells worldwide, and the diesel CRD models common outside the US price on the lower rows above rather than the petrol ones.
Family codes: Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler
One shortcut that saves time when quoting a smaller Jeep.
The brands share platforms, and catalyst databases reflect it at part-number level — a reference covering a Jeep Patriot 2.0 also covers a Dodge Journey 2.4, listed against Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep together.
So if you are pricing a Compass, Patriot or Renegade, the Dodge figures are a fair comparison, and quoting the stamped code rather than the model name gets you to the right number faster.
Questions people actually ask
Is it worth replacing a Jeep catalytic converter or scrapping the vehicle?
It depends on the model more than on the brand. A Cherokee replacement runs $1,307 to $1,969 against a $75 to $225 part; a Commander runs $4,307 to $4,398 against $100 to $275. If the vehicle is bound for the yard regardless, sell the original as a core rather than replacing it.
How much is a Jeep Grand Cherokee catalytic converter worth?
Roughly $100 to $325 per unit, with V8 and HEMI models at the top. Most Grand Cherokees carry two, so the whole-vehicle figure is around $200 to $650. Replacement is commonly estimated at $1,980 to $2,348.
Does off-road damage reduce the scrap value?
Dents and scrapes on the shell do not. A rattle when you shake the unit does, because it means the ceramic substrate has broken up. Melted or blocked ends have the same effect. Cutting the unit open to inspect it destroys most of the value outright.
How many catalytic converters does a Jeep have?
V6 and V8 models including the Grand Cherokee and Commander usually carry two, one per exhaust bank. Wranglers carry one or two depending on engine and year, and most four-cylinder models add a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 on its own.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Replacement estimates are typical workshop figures and vary by location and specification. Converter types, codes and selling rules are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Jeep catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $50 and $350 for one original unit in 2026. Compass, Patriot and Renegade units bring $60 to $225, Cherokee and Liberty $75 to $225, Wrangler and Commander $100 to $275, Grand Cherokee V8 $125 to $325, and the CRD diesel particulate filter $75 to $350.
Is it worth replacing a Jeep catalytic converter or scrapping the vehicle?
It depends heavily on the model. A Cherokee replacement is commonly estimated at $1,307 to $1,969 against a part worth $75 to $225 as scrap, while a Commander runs $4,307 to $4,398 against $100 to $275. If the vehicle is going to the yard anyway, sell the original as a core instead of replacing it.
How much is a Jeep Grand Cherokee catalytic converter worth?
Roughly $100 to $325 per unit, with V8 and HEMI models at the top of that range. Most Grand Cherokees carry two units, so the whole-vehicle figure is around $200 to $650. Replacement is typically estimated at $1,980 to $2,348.
Does off-road damage reduce a Jeep converter's scrap value?
Dents and scrapes on the outer shell do not affect it much, since buyers price what is inside. A rattle when shaken does, because it means the ceramic substrate has broken up. Melted or blocked ends have the same effect, and cutting the unit open destroys most of the value.
How many catalytic converters does a Jeep have?
V6 and V8 models including the Grand Cherokee and Commander usually carry two, one per exhaust bank. Wranglers carry one or two depending on engine and model year, and most four-cylinder models add a small manifold pre-cat worth $20 to $100 on its own.
Do Jeep and Dodge catalytic converters price the same?
On the shared platforms, often yes. Catalyst references list some codes against Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep together, with one reference covering a Jeep Patriot 2.0 alongside a Dodge Journey 2.4. Quote the stamped code rather than the badge when comparing.