Volkswagen Jetta engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $15
- Average
- $148
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer costs $15 to $420, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 604 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (10 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$139
Grade B (good)$112
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$420500 listings
Grade BStandard used$36–$30571 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1003 listings
Grade XUngraded$15–$20030 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$420 | 500 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $36–$305 | 71 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$100 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $15–$200 | 30 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$139
Grade B$112
Grade C$75
Ungraded$83
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $15–$420 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $126
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer cost?
Expect to pay $15–$420 for a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer; the median listing asks $126. That figure comes from 604 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 85% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $139.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, ID 05E906013D17A, lists at a $112 median, while Electronic Control Module, ID 05E906013BB17A commands $184, a 64% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $120, while 2025 tops the table at $152. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 15% above the Honda Accord ($110), 14% below the Hyundai Elantra ($146), and 1% above the Honda Civic ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: 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
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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 ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
28wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
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
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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
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsVolkswagenJetta
Accord$110
Jetta$126
$16 diff7,113 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$146
Jetta$126
$20 diff5,808 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenJetta
Civic$125
Jetta$126
$1 diff5,218 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenJetta
RAV4$163
Jetta$126
$37 diff4,595 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsVolkswagenJetta
Tucson$170
Jetta$126
$44 diff4,188 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSoulvsVolkswagenJetta
Soul$136
Jetta$126
$10 diff4,038 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±440%
Acura MDX
$125median
$30$1,129
Acurawide ±225%
Acura RDX
$167median
$23$775
BMWwide ±275%
BMW X3
$211median
$40$1,200
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X5
$271median
$40$1,200
Chevywide ±888%
Chevy Colorado
$100median
$25$1,800
Chevywide ±169%
Chevy Equinox
$94median
$25$343
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Malibu
$99median
$20$306
Chevywide ±130%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$40$457
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Suburban
$135median
$40$410
Chevywide ±136%
Chevy Tahoe
$140median
$20$400
Chevywide ±197%
Chevy Traverse
$85median
$50$385
Volkswagenwide ±158%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$128median
$35$440
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 604 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer lists between $15 and $420, with a median asking price of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta engine computer?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta engine computer replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $126, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 2025, 2024, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta engine computer years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta engine computer listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 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 ecu?
A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The Volkswagen Jetta engine computer prices on this page apply — median $126, from 604 salvage yard listings.