Jeep Wrangler (YJ)
1986–1995
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

Based on 7 verified auction results
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%)
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 7US$11,251
Bring a Trailer · 31 Aug 2026
Superior Blue Metallic
US$4,000
cars-and-bids · 18 Aug 2026
128,600 mi
manual
US$10,400
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
automatic
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 9 May 2026
Tan · 4L60-E automatic
US$14,505
Bring a Trailer · 8 May 2026
60,000 mi
Moss Green · 5-speed manual
US$6,450
Bring a Trailer · 15 Apr 2026
4L60 automatic
US$13,000
cars-and-bids · 18 Mar 2026
140,400 mi
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.