Volkswagen Passat radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $144
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat radiator?
Asking prices from 209 salvage yards in 37 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 Passat 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 Passat radiator costs $45 to $385, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 456 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$130
Grade B (good)$103
Grade C (fair)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$48–$350306 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$38549 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$17921 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$33580 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $48–$350 | 306 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $49–$385 | 49 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$179 | 21 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$335 | 80 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$130
Grade B$103
Grade C$80
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$385 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat radiator is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat radiator listings at 209 salvage yards across 37 states. Florida supplies the most, with 103 listings (17% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $100, while Florida yards ask $213, 113% 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 | 103 | 13 | $213+70% |
| California | 70 | 25 | $128+2% |
| Illinois | 53 | 14 | $100-20% |
| North Carolina | 51 | 16 | $125 |
| Texas | 39 | 14 | $108-14% |
| Indiana | 32 | 8 | $100-20% |
| Louisiana | 27 | 3 | $143+14% |
| Virginia | 21 | 11 | $125 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$725
- 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 Passat radiator cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 8 years$110$50 – $232202150 listingsFits 7 years$100$48 – $182202037 listingsFits 9 years$150$75 – $335201950 listingsFits 8 years$100$50 – $2322018100 listingsFits 11 years$128$45 – $3852017100 listingsFits 9 years$128$50 – $385201697 listingsFits 10 years$137$50 – $3352015178 listingsFits 8 years$125$49 – $350
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 63% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $130.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, lists at a $108 median, while 2.0L commands $190, a 76% 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 $100, while 2020 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 58% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 37% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 19% below 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 Passat parts are priced?
01wide ±140%
Grille
$175median
$43$532
02wide ±153%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$30$340
03wide ±137%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
04wide ±158%
Tail Light
$110median
$35$382
05wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$137median
$30$453
06wide ±238%
Air Bag
$121median
$40$616
07wide ±87%
Steering Wheel
$164median
$40$324
08wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,480
09wide ±172%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$192
10wide ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
11wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
12wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$300
Passat$125
$175 diff7,470 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$200
Passat$125
$75 diff5,781 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenPassat
Explorer$155
Passat$125
$30 diff4,638 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsVolkswagenPassat
Wrangler$170
Passat$125
$45 diff4,618 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$200
Passat$125
$75 diff4,440 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$201
Passat$125
$76 diff4,204 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 Passat radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $125 across 456 priced listings from 209 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $130. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat radiator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat radiator replacement typically runs $315–$725 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $125, 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 Passat model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Passat radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat radiator fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.