Used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser ?

How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary

A used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser costs $40 to $263, with a median asking price of $161. Based on 127 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$167

Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$151
High
$263
200 listings observed · 127 pricedUpdated 1d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45$26364 listings
Grade BStandard used$50$26345 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40$10618 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40$263 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser replacement cost?

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Used part
$161
Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$350–$760
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ac condenser replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Model-year comparison

What does a Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser cost by year?

$77$101$126$151$1752017202020232025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser cost?

Based on 127 listings, a used ac condenser for the Volkswagen Tiguan runs $161 at the median, ranging $40–$263. That figure comes from 127 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2020 tops the table at $167. Parts from 2009–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan sits 5% below the Ford Escape ($170), 13% above the Hyundai Sonata ($143), and 46% above the Kia Optima ($110) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used ac condenser: what to check

  1. Inspect fins for road-debris damage across the lower third, the usual impact zone.
  2. Confirm the refrigerant type and fitting style match your system.
  3. Bent inlet lines are common in removal; check photos closely.
  4. Replace the receiver-drier at the same time. It's cheap and protects the system.

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How much is a used ac condenser for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 127 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser lists between $40 and $263, with a median asking price of $161.

How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser?

Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser replacement typically runs $350–$760 all-in: the median used ac condenser for this model lists at $161, and independent-shop labor for ac condenser replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser?

Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.

Which Volkswagen Tiguan model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2020, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser years are interchangeable?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 18 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.

How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan a/c condenser?

A a/c condenser is another name for a ac condenser. The Volkswagen Tiguan ac condenser prices on this page apply — median $161, from 127 salvage yard listings.