Volkswagen Jetta radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $168
- High
- $326
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta radiator costs $50 to $326, with a median asking price of $170. Based on 165 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (6 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$175
Grade B (good)$137
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$290105 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$32649 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$65–$26311 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$290 | 105 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$326 | 49 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$263 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$175
Grade B$137
Ungraded$212
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$326 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $170
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $360–$770
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2021)
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta radiator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator cost?
A used Volkswagen Jetta radiator costs between $50 and $326, with a median asking price of $170. That figure comes from 165 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 28% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $175.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, MT, rear, lists at a $132 median, while MT, front commands $208, a 58% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 5% above the Ford Explorer ($162), level with the Jeep Wrangler ($170), and 21% below the Mercedes E Class ($216) 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.
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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 ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
14spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
15wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
16wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
17wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
18wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
19wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
20wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
21wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
22wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
25tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
26wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
27wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
28wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
31wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
32wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
33wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
34wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
35wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
36wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
38wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
42wide ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
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 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
FordExplorervsVolkswagenJetta
Explorer$162
Jetta$170
$8 diff3,740 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsVolkswagenJetta
Wrangler$170
Jetta$170
$0 diff3,719 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$216
Jetta$170
$46 diff3,501 listings
RadiatorcompareFordF150vsVolkswagenJetta
F150$195
Jetta$170
$25 diff3,434 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$269
Jetta$170
$99 diff2,886 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$214
Jetta$170
$44 diff2,860 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±617%
Acura MDX
$145median
$60$1,850
Acurawide ±323%
Acura RDX
$123median
$51$845
BMWwide ±773%
BMW X3
$209median
$45$3,275
BMWwide ±361%
BMW X5
$398median
$25$2,900
Chevywide ±577%
Chevy Colorado
$182median
$48$2,150
Chevywide ±160%
Chevy Equinox
$170median
$50$595
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$415
Chevywide ±169%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$225median
$20$779
Chevywide ±174%
Chevy Suburban
$262median
$65$975
Chevywide ±227%
Chevy Tahoe
$235median
$25$1,090
Chevywide ±401%
Chevy Traverse
$173median
$25$1,411
Volkswagenwide ±93%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$145median
$35$305
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 165 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator lists between $50 and $326, with a median asking price of $170.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta radiator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta radiator replacement typically runs $360–$770 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $170, 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.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta radiator?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta radiator years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta radiator listings appear across model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 6 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 engine radiator?
A engine radiator is another name for a radiator. The Volkswagen Jetta radiator prices on this page apply — median $170, from 165 salvage yard listings.