Volkswagen Jetta radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $154
- High
- $460
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator?
Asking prices from 342 salvage yards in 42 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
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta radiator costs $40 to $460, with a median asking price of $138. Based on 1,540 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$131
Grade B (good)$169
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$47–$460999 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$455317 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$15012 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$362212 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $47–$460 | 999 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$455 | 317 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$150 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$362 | 212 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$131
Grade B$169
Grade C$85
Ungraded$135
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$460 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta radiator is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta radiator listings at 342 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 385 listings (25% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $100, while Florida yards ask $188, 88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 385 | 47 | $120-13% |
| Texas | 337 | 43 | $161+17% |
| Arizona | 99 | 16 | $100-28% |
| Nevada | 73 | 5 | $109-21% |
| Illinois | 58 | 18 | $184+33% |
| Oklahoma | 51 | 8 | $148+7% |
| Florida | 50 | 23 | $188+36% |
| Missouri | 45 | 13 | $176+28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $138 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $138
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $330–$740
- 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 Jetta radiator cost by year?
202596 listingsFits 8 years$119$75 – $334202486 listingsFits 7 years$176$40 – $350202349 listingsFits 7 years$175$60 – $3302022100 listingsFits 7 years$176$40 – $3502021180 listingsFits 6 years$170$50 – $3262020195 listingsFits 7 years$165$40 – $460201967 listingsFits 7 years$181$77 – $4402018150 listingsFits 10 years$154$45 – $2812017200 listingsFits 10 years$161$45 – $2812016495 listingsFits 10 years$108$42 – $3172015387 listingsFits 11 years$125$42 – $335
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 54% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $131.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, lists at a $90 median, while rear commands $137, a 52% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $108, while 2019 tops the table at $181. Parts from 2011–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 54% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 31% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 8% below the Ford Explorer ($150) 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 Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$32$375
02wide ±286%
Air Bag
$137median
$30$813
03wide ±221%
Car Radio
$141median
$34$656
04wide ±279%
Transmission
$850median
$143$4,894
05wide ±127%
Front Seat
$161median
$55$465
06wide ±119%
Side Mirror
$228median
$44$588
07wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$385
08wide ±190%
Wheels
$142median
$28$568
09wide ±177%
Engine Computer
$131median
$36$500
10wide ±158%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$420
11wide ±209%
Starter
$85median
$25$380
12wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$300
Jetta$138
$162 diff8,554 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$200
Jetta$138
$62 diff6,865 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenJetta
Explorer$150
Jetta$138
$12 diff5,842 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsVolkswagenJetta
Wrangler$173
Jetta$138
$35 diff5,731 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$201
Jetta$138
$63 diff5,666 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$200
Jetta$138
$62 diff5,388 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±302%
BMW X5
$219median
$40$1,364
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±329%
Dodge Challenger
$130median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±153%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$50$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±130%
Ford Escape
$175median
$37$493
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $138 across 1,540 priced listings from 342 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $131. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $108.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta radiator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta radiator replacement typically runs $330–$740 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $138, 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 Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta radiator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.