2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $142
- High
- $340
Year-specific price guide
Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf Ignition Switch prices
Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch
A used 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch costs between $30 and $340, with a median of $159 from 87 salvage yard listings.
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch costs $30 to $340, with a median asking price of $159. Based on 87 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2021 (6 model years), updated Oct 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$159
Grade B (good)$191
Grade C (fair)$185
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$34083 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$1912 listings
Grade CVisible wear$185–$1851 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$1251 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$340 | 83 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$191 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $185–$185 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$125 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$159
Grade B$191
Grade C$185
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$340 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $159
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $255–$535
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf compare?
The 2017 guide is based on 93 observed listings, including 87 with posted prices. Its $159 median is 59% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $100 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021. Shopping across all 6 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.
Compare model years
What does a Volkswagen Golf ignition switch cost in other years?
202421 listings$199$78 – $340202321 listings$199$78 – $340202221 listings$193$78 – $3352021100 listingsCompatible$78$25 – $2502020100 listings$159$40 – $243201983 listingsCompatible$100$25 – $1002018100 listingsCompatible$78$36 – $2952016100 listingsCompatible$41$30 – $340201593 listingsCompatible$159$30 – $340
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Common questions
2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch?
Based on 87 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch lists between $30 and $340, with a median asking price of $159.
How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch?
Using a used part, a 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch replacement typically runs $255–$535 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $159, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Volkswagen Golf ignition switch — median $159, from 87 listings.