2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $42
- Average
- $165
- High
- $328
Year-specific price guide
Used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Computer prices
Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer
A used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer costs between $42 and $328, with a median of $156 from 186 salvage yard listings.
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 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer costs $42 to $328, with a median asking price of $156. Based on 186 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2021 (4 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$190
Grade B (good)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$32890 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$28281 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$14915 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$328 | 90 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$282 | 81 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$149 | 15 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$190
Grade B$150
Ungraded$130
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $42–$328 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $156
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $250–$605
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta compare?
The 2021 guide is based on 199 observed listings, including 186 with posted prices. Its $156 median is 19% above the Volkswagen Jetta guide's $131 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #10 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer?
Based on 186 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer lists between $42 and $328, with a median asking price of $156.
How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer?
Using a used part, a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $156, 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.
Will a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer also appear under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ecu?
A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta engine computer — median $156, from 186 listings.