Volkswagen Passat engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $146
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat engine computer?
Asking prices from 308 salvage yards in 39 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 Passat 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 Passat engine computer costs $40 to $500, with a median asking price of $124. Based on 619 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2022 (8 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$395403 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$361156 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$954 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$50056 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$395 | 403 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$361 | 156 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$95 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$500 | 56 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$125
Grade C$80
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$500 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat engine computer is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat engine computer listings at 308 salvage yards across 39 states. Florida supplies the most, with 83 listings (13% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $217, 117% 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 | 83 | 38 | $138+11% |
| Texas | 74 | 31 | $124 |
| North Carolina | 46 | 21 | $141+14% |
| Illinois | 43 | 16 | $100-19% |
| Wisconsin | 39 | 17 | $140+13% |
| Indiana | 35 | 10 | $100-19% |
| Georgia | 27 | 13 | $121-2% |
| Michigan | 22 | 9 | $217+75% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $124 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $124
- Volkswagen Passat 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Passat engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat 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 56% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, lists at a $111 median, while Electronic Control Module, 3.6L commands $170, a 53% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $101, while 2022 tops the table at $211. Parts from 2019–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 11% above the Honda Accord ($112), 12% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 2% below 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 Passat parts are priced?
01wide ±140%
Grille
$175median
$43$532
02wide ±153%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$30$340
03wide ±137%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
04wide ±158%
Tail Light
$110median
$35$382
05wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$137median
$30$453
06wide ±238%
Air Bag
$121median
$40$616
07wide ±87%
Steering Wheel
$164median
$40$324
08wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,480
09wide ±172%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$192
10wide ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
11wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
12wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsVolkswagenPassat
Accord$112
Passat$124
$12 diff8,824 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenPassat
Civic$111
Passat$124
$13 diff8,659 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenPassat
Elantra$126
Passat$124
$2 diff8,215 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsVolkswagenPassat
Pilot$125
Passat$124
$1 diff5,732 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsVolkswagenPassat
Tucson$156
Passat$124
$32 diff5,425 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenPassat
RAV4$161
Passat$124
$37 diff4,775 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 ±177%
Volkswagen Jetta
$131median
$36$500
Volkswagenwide ±91%
Volkswagen Taos
$159median
$55$343
Volkswagenwide ±162%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$136median
$40$480
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $124 across 619 priced listings from 308 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat engine computer?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat engine computer replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $124, 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 Passat model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Passat engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat engine computer fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.