Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $123
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft?
Asking prices from 551 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft costs $25 to $385, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 2,940 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2026 (22 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$114
Grade B (good)$109
Grade C (fair)$45
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$3852,364 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$339316 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$10035 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$161225 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$385 | 2,364 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$339 | 316 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$100 | 35 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$161 | 225 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$114
Grade B$109
Grade C$45
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$385 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft listings at 551 salvage yards across 43 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 489 listings (12% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $65, while Florida yards ask $139, 114% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 489 | 29 | $110+5% |
| California | 442 | 49 | $100-5% |
| Michigan | 352 | 36 | $134+28% |
| Florida | 310 | 28 | $139+32% |
| Wisconsin | 302 | 35 | $65-38% |
| Indiana | 296 | 23 | $105 |
| Texas | 195 | 35 | $106+1% |
| Arizona | 154 | 13 | $99-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $105 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$480
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft cost by year?
202588 listingsFits 2 years$161$100 – $3192024198 listingsFits 6 years$133$44 – $3852023198 listingsFits 6 years$175$50 – $3452022193 listingsFits 6 years$131$45 – $3452021197 listingsFits 7 years$106$45 – $3852020192 listingsFits 7 years$144$50 – $2902019200 listingsFits 7 years$142$49 – $2902018221 listingsFits 8 years$75$35 – $2212017558 listingsFits 15 years$75$25 – $2822016865 listingsFits 14 years$85$25 – $2562015666 listingsFits 14 years$85$25 – $256
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 153% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $114.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $161 median, while RH commands $166, a 3% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2005–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 63% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 48% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 50% below the Mercedes E Class ($210) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$32$375
02wide ±286%
Air Bag
$137median
$30$813
03wide ±221%
Car Radio
$141median
$34$656
04wide ±279%
Transmission
$850median
$143$4,894
05wide ±127%
Front Seat
$161median
$55$465
06wide ±119%
Side Mirror
$228median
$44$588
07wide ±190%
Wheels
$142median
$28$568
08wide ±177%
Engine Computer
$131median
$36$500
09wide ±158%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$420
10wide ±209%
Starter
$85median
$25$380
11wide ±152%
Radiator
$138median
$40$460
12wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$287
Jetta$105
$182 diff13,731 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$202
Jetta$105
$97 diff12,280 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$210
Jetta$105
$105 diff11,560 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsVolkswagenJetta
Cherokee$96
Jetta$105
$9 diff11,093 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsVolkswagenJetta
Fe$135
Jetta$105
$30 diff10,859 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsVolkswagenJetta
Cherokee$151
Jetta$105
$46 diff10,481 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±268%
BMW X3
$206median
$40$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$823
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$32$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$45$468
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Tahoe
$149median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Dodgewide ±230%
Dodge Durango
$126median
$30$609
Fordwide ±166%
Ford Edge
$110median
$35$400
Fordwide ±159%
Ford Escape
$125median
$25$423
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $105 across 2,940 priced listings from 551 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $114. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft replacement typically runs $200–$480 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $105, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft 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.
Which Volkswagen Jetta 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta axle shaft fitments across 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 22 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.