Volkswagen Atlas radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $190
- High
- $498
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Atlas radiator?
Asking prices from 99 salvage yards in 18 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Volkswagen Atlas radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Atlas radiator costs $50 to $498, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 513 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$175
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$498306 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$421198 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1757 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$498 | 306 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$421 | 198 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$175 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$175
Grade C$50
Ungraded$144
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$498 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Atlas radiator is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Atlas radiator listings at 99 salvage yards across 18 states. Florida supplies the most, with 249 listings (48% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $149, while Missouri yards ask $345, 132% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 249 | 21 | $149-15% |
| Texas | 75 | 22 | $245+40% |
| Georgia | 55 | 12 | $175 |
| Illinois | 53 | 12 | $170-3% |
| Indiana | 27 | 5 | $159-9% |
| Tennessee | 13 | 4 | $188+7% |
| Missouri | 10 | 5 | $345+97% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Atlas radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $175
- Volkswagen Atlas median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $365–$775
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Atlas radiator cost by year?
202523 listingsFits 2 years$325$165 – $437202426 listingsFits 2 years$322$163 – $4372023100 listingsFits 5 years$170$50 – $3002022100 listingsFits 6 years$149$50 – $305202146 listingsFits 6 years$170$50 – $2592020100 listingsFits 6 years$191$75 – $4982019100 listingsFits 5 years$149$50 – $305201834 listingsFits 6 years$170$50 – $269
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Atlas radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Atlas radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 256% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $178.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $170 median, while 3.6L commands $175, a 3% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $149, while 2025 tops the table at $325. Parts from 2018–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Atlas sits 42% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 12% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 13% above the Ford Explorer ($155) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Atlas parts are priced?
01wide ±172%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$31$410
02wide ±138%
Wheels
$200median
$50$600
03wide ±145%
Tail Light
$165median
$60$540
04wide ±165%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$40$493
05wide ±207%
Air Bag
$136median
$36$600
06wide ±100%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$650median
$219$1,520
07wide ±140%
Front Seat
$195median
$70$617
08wide ±193%
Grille
$208median
$47$850
09wide ±117%
Side Mirror
$247median
$70$650
10wide ±184%
Car Radio
$163median
$50$650
11wide ±144%
Center Console
$116median
$40$375
12wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$80median
$25$439
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Atlas radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$300
Atlas$175
$125 diff7,527 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$200
Atlas$175
$25 diff5,838 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenAtlas
Explorer$155
Atlas$175
$20 diff4,695 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsVolkswagenAtlas
Wrangler$170
Atlas$175
$5 diff4,675 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$200
Atlas$175
$25 diff4,497 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenAtlas
1500$201
Atlas$175
$26 diff4,261 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X3
$190median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±311%
BMW X5
$232median
$50$1,493
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Equinox
$165median
$45$595
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$415
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±332%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$873
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±158%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$35$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Escape
$165median
$35$473
Common questions
Volkswagen Atlas radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Volkswagen Atlas?
The median asking price is $175 across 513 priced listings from 99 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $178. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $149.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Atlas radiator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Atlas radiator replacement typically runs $365–$775 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $175, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Volkswagen Atlas model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Atlas radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Atlas radiator fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.