Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $250
- High
- $300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft costs $200 to $300, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2017 (2 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$300
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$200–$3004 listings
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $200–$300 | 4 | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$750
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2015)
Other years2017
Non-Interchange search using Volkswagen Jetta and similar models
2 listings$300$200 – $300Non-Interchange search using only Volkswagen Jetta
2 listings$300$200 – $300Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft cost?
Expect to pay $200–$300 for a used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft; the median listing asks $300. That figure comes from 4 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 21% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($248), 58% above the Ram 1500 ($190), and 23% above the Ford F150 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Engine
$1,500median
$250$6,765
02wide ±382%
Transmission
$1,000median
$148$7,790
03wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
04wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
05wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
06wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
07wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
08wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
09wide ±237%
Alternator
$76median
$25$385
10wide ±205%
Starter
$85median
$27$375
11wide ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
12wide ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
13
Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
15spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
16wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
17wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
18wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
19wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
20wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
21wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
22wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
23wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
24
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
25wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
26tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
27wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
28wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
29wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
30wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
31wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
32wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
33wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
34wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
35wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
36wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
38wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
42wide ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
43wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
44wide ±204%
Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
45wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
46wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
47wide ±152%
Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
49wide ±146%
Center Console
$105median
$40$346
50wide ±5749%
Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
52wide ±78%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
53wide ±166%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
54wide ±111%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$250median
$75$788
Acurawide ±142%
Acura RDX
$149median
$88$512
BMWwide ±202%
BMW X3
$271median
$51$1,144
BMWwide ±188%
BMW X5
$288median
$20$1,105
Chevywide ±8802%
Chevy Colorado
$200median
$2$35,210
Chevywide ±150%
Chevy Equinox
$169median
$45$553
Chevywide ±11465%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$243median
$56$55,778
Chevywide ±234%
Chevy Suburban
$176median
$61$885
Chevywide ±255%
Chevy Tahoe
$199median
$57$1,072
Chevywide ±123%
Chevy Traverse
$126median
$76$387
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Trax
$125median
$65$410
Volkswagenwide ±90%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$193median
$74$420
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft lists between $200 and $300, with a median asking price of $300.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft replacement typically runs $395–$750 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $300, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft?
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 Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft listings appear across model years 2015, 2017, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 2 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 Jetta driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The Volkswagen Jetta drive shaft prices on this page apply — median $300, from 4 salvage yard listings.