Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $95
- High
- $222
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 11, 2026A used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder costs between $25 and $222, with a median asking price of $65 based on 215 verified salvage yard listings. Prices vary by model year, condition grade, and trim level.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder costs $25 to $222, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 215 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$25
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$222136 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$20333 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$251 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$8845 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$222 | 136 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$203 | 33 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$25 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$88 | 45 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$99
Grade C$25
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$222 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $65
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$515
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder cost?
Expect to pay $25–$222 for a used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder; the median listing asks $65. That figure comes from 215 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 220% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (Sdn), Hybrid, lists at a $51 median, while (Sdn), Base commands $65, a 27% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2025 tops the table at $172. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 3% below the Ford Mustang ($67), 34% below the Hyundai Elantra ($99), and 18% above the Honda Civic ($55) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
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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 ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
44wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
45wide ±204%
Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
46wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
47wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
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 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsVolkswagenJetta
Mustang$67
Jetta$65
$2 diff2,034 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$99
Jetta$65
$34 diff1,761 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenJetta
Civic$55
Jetta$65
$10 diff1,710 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanRoguevsVolkswagenJetta
Rogue$82
Jetta$65
$17 diff1,211 listings
Master CylindercompareSubaruImprezavsVolkswagenJetta
Impreza$99
Jetta$65
$34 diff1,162 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaAccordvsVolkswagenJetta
Accord$76
Jetta$65
$11 diff1,139 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±541%
Acura MDX
$75median
$25$837
Acurawide ±119%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$260
BMWwide ±4283%
BMW X3
$99median
$20$8,500
BMWwide ±151%
BMW X5
$99median
$25$324
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Colorado
$105median
$25$255
Chevywide ±201%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$25$331
Chevywide ±227%
Chevy Malibu
$70median
$25$343
Chevywide ±192%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$99median
$25$405
Chevytight ±10%
Chevy Suburban
$46median
$46$55
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Tahoe
$66median
$50$331
Chevywide ±184%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$45$412
Volkswagenwide ±290%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$51median
$35$331
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 215 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder lists between $25 and $222, with a median asking price of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder replacement typically runs $210–$515 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $65, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 2025, 2024, 2022, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder listings appear across model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 16 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 brake master cylinder?
A brake master cylinder is another name for a master cylinder. The Volkswagen Jetta master cylinder prices on this page apply — median $65, from 215 salvage yard listings.