Volkswagen Tiguan control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $133
- High
- $298
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 12, 2026A used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm costs between $30 and $298, with a median asking price of $100 based on 309 verified salvage yard listings. Prices vary by model year, condition grade, and trim level.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm costs $30 to $298, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 309 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$143
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$298182 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$29875 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$18152 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$298 | 182 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$298 | 75 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$181 | 52 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$143
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$298 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Tiguan control arm cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm cost?
A used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm costs between $30 and $298, with a median asking price of $100. That figure comes from 309 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2025 tops the table at $170. Parts from 2009–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan sits 45% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), 25% above the Ford Mustang ($80), and level with the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
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Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Tiguan control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsVolkswagenTiguan
4Runner$183
Tiguan$100
$83 diff7,129 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsVolkswagenTiguan
Mustang$80
Tiguan$100
$20 diff5,571 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$100
Tiguan$100
$0 diff5,157 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsVolkswagenTiguan
Charger$75
Tiguan$100
$25 diff4,898 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$125
Tiguan$100
$25 diff3,688 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenTiguan
Explorer$125
Tiguan$100
$25 diff3,399 listings
Compare fitments
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Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
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$163median
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$100median
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$184median
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Common questions
Volkswagen Tiguan control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 309 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm lists between $30 and $298, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan control arm?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan control arm replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Tiguan control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. 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, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Tiguan control arm listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 17 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 lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The Volkswagen Tiguan control arm prices on this page apply — median $100, from 309 salvage yard listings.