Volkswagen Jetta steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $152
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column?
Asking prices from 468 salvage yards in 46 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 Jetta steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta steering column costs $30 to $500, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 1,099 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$138
Grade C (fair)$45
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$500769 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$413243 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$451 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$30086 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$500 | 769 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$413 | 243 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$45 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$300 | 86 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$138
Grade C$45
Ungraded$95
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$500 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta steering column is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta steering column listings at 468 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 222 listings (14% of the total) from 49 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $218, 118% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 222 | 49 | $116-7% |
| California | 221 | 37 | $100-20% |
| Illinois | 140 | 24 | $117-6% |
| Florida | 116 | 25 | $145+16% |
| Michigan | 90 | 35 | $218+74% |
| Arizona | 85 | 9 | $135+8% |
| Indiana | 74 | 15 | $120-4% |
| New York | 55 | 27 | $161+29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$875
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta steering column cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 7 years$136$61 – $300202476 listingsFits 7 years$201$50 – $4132023150 listingsFits 7 years$145$61 – $3402022150 listingsFits 7 years$201$50 – $4132021150 listingsFits 7 years$100$61 – $3532020147 listingsFits 6 years$100$61 – $350201978 listingsFits 6 years$125$61 – $350201861 listingsFits 4 years$101$45 – $5002017100 listingsFits 4 years$105$30 – $3372016150 listingsFits 4 years$125$50 – $370201560 listingsFits 4 years$104$50 – $287
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column 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 193% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $132.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, keyless ignition (push button start, KESSY), lists at a $107 median, while conventional ignition, w/o lane keep assist commands $166, a 55% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2022 tops the table at $201. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 14% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), level with the Subaru Outback ($125), and 14% below the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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 ±152%
Radiator
$138median
$40$460
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsVolkswagenJetta
Impreza$145
Jetta$125
$20 diff6,556 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsVolkswagenJetta
Outback$125
Jetta$125
$0 diff6,339 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenJetta
Civic$145
Jetta$125
$20 diff5,949 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsVolkswagenJetta
Prius$111
Jetta$125
$14 diff5,687 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$210
Jetta$125
$85 diff5,488 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$225
Jetta$125
$100 diff5,189 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±178%
Audi A4
$156median
$45$599
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A6
$146median
$50$574
Volkswagenwide ±99%
Volkswagen Atlas
$181median
$60$420
Volkswagenwide ±197%
Volkswagen Golf
$151median
$50$644
Volkswagenwide ±143%
Volkswagen Passat
$131median
$45$420
Volkswagenwide ±153%
Volkswagen Taos
$147median
$75$524
Volkswagenwide ±145%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$156median
$60$513
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $125 across 1,099 priced listings from 468 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $132. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta steering column?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta steering column replacement typically runs $315–$875 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. 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 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta steering column fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.