Volkswagen Jetta engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $36
- Average
- $150
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer?
Asking prices from 503 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Volkswagen Jetta engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer costs $36 to $500, with a median asking price of $131. Based on 2,178 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$39–$5001,589 listings
Grade BStandard used$36–$395466 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$25010 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$385113 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $39–$500 | 1,589 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $36–$395 | 466 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$250 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$385 | 113 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$125
Grade C$100
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $36–$500 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta engine computer is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta engine computer listings at 503 salvage yards across 43 states. Florida supplies the most, with 417 listings (19% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $90, while Michigan yards ask $198, 120% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 417 | 44 | $124-5% |
| Texas | 393 | 51 | $120-8% |
| Georgia | 175 | 19 | $135+3% |
| Michigan | 102 | 31 | $198+51% |
| North Carolina | 98 | 23 | $170+30% |
| California | 94 | 43 | $90-31% |
| Illinois | 92 | 23 | $169+29% |
| Missouri | 73 | 23 | $168+28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $131 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $131
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$580
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta engine computer cost by year?
202535 listings$152$90 – $3502024150 listingsFits 3 years$146$62 – $3052022100 listingsFits 3 years$136$65 – $3452021199 listingsFits 4 years$156$42 – $3282020498 listingsFits 3 years$135$40 – $3952019448 listingsFits 3 years$135$45 – $3632018123 listings$125$39 – $2452017193 listingsFits 4 years$100$40 – $4402016397 listingsFits 5 years$103$50 – $5002015399 listingsFits 5 years$120$36 – $420
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta engine computer 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 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $136.
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: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2021 tops the table at $156. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 17% above the Honda Accord ($112), 18% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 4% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
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 ±171%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$385
08wide ±190%
Wheels
$142median
$28$568
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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsVolkswagenJetta
Accord$112
Jetta$131
$19 diff10,383 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenJetta
Civic$111
Jetta$131
$20 diff10,218 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$126
Jetta$131
$5 diff9,774 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsVolkswagenJetta
Pilot$125
Jetta$131
$6 diff7,291 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsVolkswagenJetta
Tucson$156
Jetta$131
$25 diff6,984 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsVolkswagenJetta
F250$250
Jetta$131
$119 diff6,343 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Volkswagenwide ±155%
Volkswagen Atlas
$175median
$47$588
Volkswagenwide ±251%
Volkswagen Golf
$192median
$35$1,000
Volkswagenwide ±185%
Volkswagen Passat
$124median
$40$500
Volkswagenwide ±91%
Volkswagen Taos
$159median
$55$343
Volkswagenwide ±162%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$136median
$40$480
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $131 across 2,178 priced listings from 503 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $136. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta engine computer?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta engine computer replacement typically runs $225–$580 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $131, 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.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.