Volkswagen Jetta steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $211
- High
- $643
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta steering column costs $30 to $643, with a median asking price of $217. Based on 333 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$225
Grade B (good)$201
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$643290 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$41328 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$30–$44515 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$643 | 290 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$413 | 28 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$445 | 15 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$225
Grade B$201
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$643 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $217
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $405–$965
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column cost?
Expect to pay $30–$643 for a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column; the median listing asks $217. That figure comes from 333 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 12% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $225.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, conventional ignition, w/o lane keep assist, lists at a $159 median, while keyless ignition (push button start, KESSY) commands $240, a 51% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $105, while 2022 tops the table at $264. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 71% above the Subaru Outback ($127), 51% above the Honda Civic ($144), and 45% above the Subaru Impreza ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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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 ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
12wide ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
13
Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
15spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
16wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
17wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
18wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
19wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
20wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
21wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
22wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
23wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
24
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
25wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
26tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
27wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
28wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
29wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
30
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
32wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
33wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
34wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
35wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
36wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
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 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruOutbackvsVolkswagenJetta
Outback$127
Jetta$217
$90 diff4,490 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenJetta
Civic$144
Jetta$217
$73 diff4,489 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruImprezavsVolkswagenJetta
Impreza$150
Jetta$217
$67 diff4,251 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsVolkswagenJetta
Prius$115
Jetta$217
$102 diff3,942 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenJetta
RAV4$171
Jetta$217
$46 diff3,911 listings
Steering ColumncompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$182
Jetta$217
$35 diff3,592 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±258%
Acura MDX
$159median
$75$894
Acurawide ±120%
Acura RDX
$127median
$50$354
BMWwide ±261%
BMW X3
$181median
$50$995
BMWwide ±414%
BMW X5
$195median
$30$1,644
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Colorado
$158median
$40$445
Chevywide ±160%
Chevy Equinox
$120median
$30$413
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Malibu
$136median
$30$435
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$192median
$50$623
Chevywide ±109%
Chevy Suburban
$159median
$51$398
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Tahoe
$152median
$51$644
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$50$413
Volkswagenwide ±110%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$110median
$71$312
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 333 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column lists between $30 and $643, with a median asking price of $217.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta steering column?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta steering column replacement typically runs $405–$965 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $217, 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.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta steering column?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 2024, 2022, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta steering column years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta steering column listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 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.