Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $82
- High
- $275
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch costs $35 to $275, with a median asking price of $66. Based on 262 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$66
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$275205 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$24735 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$15022 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$275 | 205 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$247 | 35 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$150 | 22 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$66
Grade B$99
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$275 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $66
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $160–$440
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch cost?
Expect to pay $35–$275 for a used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch; the median listing asks $66. That figure comes from 262 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, keyless ignition (KESSY), lists at a $71 median, while conventional ignition (key start) commands $111, a 56% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2020 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 33% below the Mercedes C Class ($99), 38% below the Hyundai Elantra ($106), and 33% below the Ram 1500 ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Engine
$1,500median
$250$6,765
02wide ±382%
Transmission
$1,000median
$148$7,790
03wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
04wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
05wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
06wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
07wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
08wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
09wide ±237%
Alternator
$76median
$25$385
10wide ±205%
Starter
$85median
$27$375
11wide ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
12wide ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
13
Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
15spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
16wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
17wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
18wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
19wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
20wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
21wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
22wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
23wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
24
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
25wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
26tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
27wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
28wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
29wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
30
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
32wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
33wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
34wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
35wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
36wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
37wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
38wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
39wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
42wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
43wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
44wide ±204%
Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
45wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
46wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
47wide ±152%
Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
49wide ±146%
Center Console
$105median
$40$346
50wide ±5749%
Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
52wide ±78%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
53wide ±166%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
54wide ±111%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesCClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$99
Jetta$66
$33 diff1,629 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$106
Jetta$66
$40 diff1,590 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$99
Jetta$66
$33 diff1,517 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsVolkswagenJetta
Corolla$78
Jetta$66
$12 diff1,503 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenJetta
RAV4$100
Jetta$66
$34 diff1,502 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsVolkswagenJetta
Rogue$99
Jetta$66
$33 diff1,456 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±134%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$295
Acurawide ±154%
Acura RDX
$99median
$20$325
BMWwide ±179%
BMW X3
$78median
$35$315
BMWwide ±170%
BMW X5
$78median
$35$300
Chevywide ±269%
Chevy Colorado
$78median
$25$445
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$450
Chevywide ±189%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$78median
$25$320
Chevywide ±109%
Chevy Suburban
$78median
$20$190
Chevywide ±244%
Chevy Tahoe
$78median
$25$405
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$25$343
Volkswagenwide ±15549%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$81median
$30$25,220
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 262 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch lists between $35 and $275, with a median asking price of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch replacement typically runs $160–$440 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $66, 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.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch prices on this page apply — median $66, from 262 salvage yard listings.