2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $32
- Average
- $148
- High
- $305
Year-specific price guide
Used 2017 Volkswagen Passat Alternator prices
Year-specific used alternator pricing for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator
A used 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator costs between $32 and $305, with a median of $137 from 69 salvage yard listings.
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator costs $32 to $305, with a median asking price of $137. Based on 69 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2019 (8 model years), updated Sep 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$161
Grade C (fair)$75
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$30551 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$3056 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$751 listings
Grade XUngraded$32–$19011 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$305 | 51 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$305 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$75 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $32–$190 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$161
Grade C$75
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $32–$305 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $137
- 2017 Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$510
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2017 Volkswagen Passat compare?
The 2017 guide is based on 119 observed listings, including 69 with posted prices. Its $137 median is 38% above the Volkswagen Passat guide's $99 median.
Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Volkswagen Passat alternator cost in other years?
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$295median
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$200median
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$99median
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$72median
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Engine Computer
$124median
$40$500
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Exhaust Manifold
$163median
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$200median
$65$520
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Fog Light
$98median
$30$405
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Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
23wide ±217%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$25$460
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Fuel Tank
$150median
$45$725
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$175median
$43$532
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Headlight Assembly
$450median
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$66median
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$423median
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$78median
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Instrument Cluster
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$76median
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$137median
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Power Steering Pump
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Quarter Panel
$400median
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Radiator
$125median
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Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$395
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Starter
$75median
$27$295
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Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
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Steering Rack
$150median
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Steering Wheel
$164median
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$85median
$35$294
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Sunroof
$218median
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$110median
$35$382
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Tailgate
$410median
$135$900
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Throttle Body
$86median
$25$271
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$199median
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
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$792median
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$101median
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$395median
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$65median
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Common questions
2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator?
Based on 69 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator lists between $32 and $305, with a median asking price of $137.
How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator?
Using a used part, a 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator replacement typically runs $230–$510 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $137, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat alternator also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.