Used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Starter prices

Year-specific used starter pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 19, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter

A used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter costs between $35 and $380, with a median of $66 from 103 salvage yard listings.

What the starter does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used starter price guide →

Also known asStarter Motor
Price summary

A used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter costs $35 to $380, with a median asking price of $66. Based on 103 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2022 (9 model years), updated Sep 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$71
Grade B (good)$75

2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter price snapshot

USD
Low
$35
Average
$96
High
$380
150 listings observed · 103 priced listings used · last updated Sep 19, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$38081 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$854 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$10018 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$380 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$66
2018 Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$160–$515
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.4L, MT43 listingsInterchange 2015–2021$75$35 – $380
1.4L, AT30 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$60$35 – $291
1.8L (VIN 1, 5th digit, engine ID CPRA)30 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$60$35 – $291

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 103 with posted prices. Its $66 median is 22% below the Volkswagen Jetta guide's $85 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 9 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Volkswagen Jetta starter cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$103median
$30$348
02wide ±142%

ABS Module

$132median
$40$416
03wide ±286%

Air Bag

$137median
$30$813
04wide ±177%

Alternator

$100median
$32$385
05wide ±171%

Axle Shaft

$105median
$25$385
06wide ±202%

Blower Motor

$80median
$20$343
07wide ±187%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$20$300
08wide ±102%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$118$931
09wide ±81%

Front Bumper

$289median
$99$570
10wide ±152%

Rear Bumper

$245median
$40$785
11wide ±221%

Car Radio

$141median
$34$656
12wide ±148%

Center Console

$105median
$35$346
13wide ±135%

AC Condenser

$113median
$40$345
14wide ±143%

Control Arm

$100median
$35$321
15tight ±3%

Differential

$400median
$400$420
16wide ±89%

Door Assembly

$600median
$115$1,181
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Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±217%

Engine

$1,500median
$250$6,765
19wide ±177%

Engine Computer

$131median
$36$500
20wide ±145%

Exhaust Manifold

$247median
$45$760
21wide ±113%

Fender

$154median
$70$419
22wide ±130%

Fog Light

$140median
$40$405
23wide ±127%

Front Seat

$161median
$55$465
24wide ±91%

Fuel Pump

$93median
$50$220
25wide ±134%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$48$450
26wide ±148%

Grille

$168median
$28$525
27wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$467median
$85$1,540
28wide ±210%

Heater Core

$91median
$40$422
29wide ±109%

Hood

$384median
$125$960
30wide ±103%

Ignition Switch

$78median
$35$195
31

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

32wide ±107%

Intake Manifold

$116median
$51$300
33wide ±126%

Master Cylinder

$85median
$25$240
34wide ±119%

Side Mirror

$228median
$44$588
35wide ±73%

Power Steering Pump

$89median
$41$171
36wide ±76%

Quarter Panel

$426median
$200$848
37wide ±152%

Radiator

$138median
$40$460
38wide ±136%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$305
39wide ±188%

Steering Column

$125median
$30$500
40wide ±248%

Steering Rack

$175median
$40$909
41wide ±108%

Steering Wheel

$160median
$40$387
42wide ±155%

Strut

$85median
$30$294
43wide ±107%

Sunroof

$421median
$71$974
44wide ±158%

Tail Light

$125median
$25$420
45wide ±103%

Tailgate

$418median
$100$960
46wide ±111%

Throttle Body

$71median
$30$188
47wide ±75%

Torque Converter

$150median
$75$300
48

Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±279%

Transmission

$850median
$143$4,894
50wide ±167%

Transmission Control Module

$103median
$32$375
51wide ±122%

Turbocharger

$350median
$145$1,000
52wide ±104%

Water Pump

$65median
$30$165
53wide ±190%

Wheels

$142median
$28$568
54wide ±145%

Window Regulator

$76median
$29$249

Common questions

2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter?

Based on 103 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter lists between $35 and $380, with a median asking price of $66.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter?

Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter replacement typically runs $160–$515 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $66, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter motor?

A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta starter — median $66, from 103 listings.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Starter Cost — Used From $35 to $380