Used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Passat Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 14, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine

A used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine costs between $840 and $3,562, with a median of $1,700 from 49 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine costs $840 to $3,562, with a median asking price of $1,700. Based on 49 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,899
Grade B (good)$1,195

2018 Volkswagen Passat engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$840
Average
$1,805
High
$3,562
69 listings observed · 49 priced listings used · last updated Oct 14, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$840–$3,56234 listings
Grade BStandard used$923–$1,5296 listings
Grade XUngraded$840–$3,5009 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $840–$3,562 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,700
2018 Volkswagen Passat median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,650–$4,700
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.0L, VIN A (5th digit, turbo, gasoline), (engine ID DDSA)25 listingsInterchange 2018–2022$1,225$840 – $3,500
3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB)16 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$2,499$1,000 – $3,562
2.0L, VIN D (5th digit, turbo, gasoline), (engine ID DDSA)8 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$2,100$1,000 – $3,500

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 69 observed listings, including 49 with posted prices. Its $1,700 median is 6% below the Volkswagen Passat guide's $1,800 median.

Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 11 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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$295median
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$200median
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$72median
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$418median
$100$1,960
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$163median
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$200median
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$98median
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$170median
$50$515
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$100median
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$150median
$45$725
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$175median
$43$532
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$450median
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$66median
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$423median
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$78median
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$400median
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$75median
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$131median
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$150median
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$110median
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$410median
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$86median
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$792median
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Common questions

2018 Volkswagen Passat engine FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine?

Based on 49 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine lists between $840 and $3,562, with a median asking price of $1,700.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine?

Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine replacement typically runs $2,650–$4,700 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,700, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 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 2018 Volkswagen Passat motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine — median $1,700, from 49 listings.

2018 Volkswagen Passat Engine Cost — Used From $840 to $3,562