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Jeep Wrangler (YJ)

1986–1995

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  • Lowest price

    US$4,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$11,251

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    US$20,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Jeep Wrangler

Based on 7 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$13,753

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$13,753

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$13,753

+0%

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Market scores

36

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Jeep Wrangler YJ market is currently pricing examples at a median of US$13,753, though the small sample size warrants caution in treating this as a definitive benchmark.

Liquidity in the YJ segment remains thin, with only seven total sales tracked and just four transactions over the past 12 months. This scarcity of market activity makes price discovery challenging and suggests buyers and sellers may face extended holding periods.

YJs typically trade with mileage in the 110,000-mile range, reflecting their age and the vehicles' reputation for durability. Most examples reaching the secondary market have accumulated substantial use, though their utilitarian design tolerates higher mileage better than contemporaneous passenger cars.

The YJ occupies a stable modern classic tier, capturing collector interest tied primarily to its role as a bridge model between the CJ-series and modern Wrangler generations. Desirability remains low relative to earlier CJ variants or later JK models, limiting the pool of active buyers seeking these second-generation machines.

Price projections over the next three and five years remain flat at current levels, reflecting a market that has stabilized without meaningful momentum in either direction. The combination of thin trading volume, moderate collector appeal, and established values suggests the YJ segment will continue tracking sideways absent significant shifts in interest from the classic four-wheel-drive enthusiast base.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$13,753

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked12
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared12 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$800
  • Total annual costUS$5,830

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months7
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$11,372
  • Avg Mileage at Sale109,667 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$4,000 – US$20,000
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • US$11,251

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Aug 2026

  • US$4,000

    cars-and-bids · 18 Aug 2026

  • US$10,400

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 9 May 2026

  • US$14,505

    Bring a Trailer · 8 May 2026

  • US$6,450

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Apr 2026

  • US$13,000

    cars-and-bids · 18 Mar 2026

Common questions

What is a Jeep Wrangler (YJ) worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$13,753, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$4,000 to US$20,000.

How many Jeep Wrangler (YJ)s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.