Used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Heater Core prices

Year-specific used heater core pricing for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core

A used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core costs between $101 and $160, with a median of $101 from 15 salvage yard listings.

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

Price summary

A used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core costs $101 to $160, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 15 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2018 (14 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$101

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core price snapshot

USD
Low
$101
Average
$105
High
$160
69 listings observed · 15 priced listings used · last updated Sep 21, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$101–$10114 listings
Grade XUngraded$160–$1601 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $101–$160 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$101
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
Labor
$475–$1,500
5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$575–$1,600
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Denso manufacturer14 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$101$101 – $101
Valeo manufacturer1 listingsInterchange 2005–2017$160$160 – $160

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 69 observed listings, including 15 with posted prices. Its $101 median is 9% above the Volkswagen Tiguan guide's $93 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 14 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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What does a Volkswagen Tiguan heater core cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$132median
$50$341
02wide ±232%

ABS Module

$150median
$35$732
03wide ±203%

Air Bag

$140median
$35$603
04wide ±157%

Alternator

$90median
$30$312
05wide ±259%

Axle Shaft

$110median
$30$600
06wide ±156%

Blower Motor

$90median
$24$305
07wide ±283%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$15$439
08wide ±150%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$500median
$85$1,580
09wide ±113%

Front Bumper

$238median
$55$595
10wide ±111%

Rear Bumper

$266median
$84$675
11wide ±263%

Car Radio

$135median
$25$735
12wide ±192%

Center Console

$113median
$35$470
13wide ±136%

AC Condenser

$105median
$35$321
14wide ±124%

Control Arm

$115median
$30$316
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±106%

Door Assembly

$980median
$217$2,297
17wide ±100%

Drive Shaft

$188median
$73$450
18wide ±69%

Engine

$1,946median
$1,100$3,800
19wide ±162%

Engine Computer

$136median
$40$480
20wide ±106%

Exhaust Manifold

$266median
$86$650
21wide ±138%

Fender

$200median
$48$600
22wide ±160%

Fog Light

$89median
$15$300
23wide ±128%

Front Seat

$185median
$74$547
24wide ±152%

Fuel Pump

$110median
$35$369
25wide ±114%

Fuel Tank

$175median
$50$450
26wide ±290%

Grille

$138median
$25$825
27wide ±226%

Headlight Assembly

$534median
$90$2,500
28wide ±129%

Hood

$350median
$100$1,006
29wide ±77%

Ignition Switch

$99median
$45$197
30

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

31wide ±142%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$45$400
32wide ±107%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$30$241
33wide ±168%

Side Mirror

$273median
$49$965
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Power Steering Pump

Price data updating

35wide ±88%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$175$875
36wide ±119%

Radiator

$123median
$35$327
37wide ±61%

Rear View Mirror

$97median
$49$168
38wide ±178%

Starter

$85median
$25$327
39wide ±145%

Steering Column

$156median
$60$513
40wide ±159%

Steering Rack

$322median
$75$1,102
41wide ±111%

Steering Wheel

$167median
$40$410
42wide ±268%

Strut

$100median
$35$571
43wide ±143%

Sunroof

$251median
$60$780
44wide ±200%

Tail Light

$100median
$25$424
45wide ±133%

Tailgate

$700median
$139$2,000
46wide ±173%

Throttle Body

$80median
$40$316
47wide ±98%

Torque Converter

$356median
$125$823
48wide ±175%

Transfer Case

$200median
$50$750
49wide ±229%

Transmission

$350median
$89$1,695
50wide ±203%

Transmission Control Module

$101median
$26$436
51wide ±89%

Turbocharger

$359median
$199$838
52wide ±95%

Water Pump

$75median
$25$167
53wide ±204%

Wheels

$170median
$40$735
54wide ±175%

Window Regulator

$80median
$35$315

Common questions

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core?

Based on 15 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core lists between $101 and $160, with a median asking price of $101.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core?

Using a used part, a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core replacement typically runs $575–$1,600 all-in: the median used heater core for this year lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan heater core also appear under model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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.

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Heater Core Cost — Used From $101 to $160