Volkswagen Passat steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $147
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat steering column?
Asking prices from 228 salvage yards in 30 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 Passat 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 Passat steering column costs $45 to $420, with a median asking price of $131. Based on 990 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$131
Grade B (good)$146
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$354688 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$420234 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$13718 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$20050 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$354 | 688 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$420 | 234 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$137 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$200 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$131
Grade B$146
Grade C$125
Ungraded$107
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$420 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat steering column is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat steering column listings at 228 salvage yards across 30 states. Texas supplies the most, with 225 listings (23% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $118, while Nevada yards ask $153, 30% 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 | 225 | 41 | $120-8% |
| California | 150 | 26 | $150+15% |
| Utah | 100 | 10 | $125-5% |
| Arizona | 96 | 6 | $118-10% |
| Florida | 77 | 26 | $125-5% |
| Illinois | 45 | 22 | $141+8% |
| Nevada | 40 | 5 | $153+17% |
| Wisconsin | 40 | 18 | $128-2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $131 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $131
- Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $320–$880
- 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
(floor shift), conventional ignition, blind spot alert43 listingsInterchange 2016–2021$125$56 – $350
(floor shift), conventional ignition, w/o blind spot alert41 listingsInterchange 2016–2021$100$71 – $350
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Passat steering column cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 7 years$166$83 – $3412021197 listingsFits 7 years$125$55 – $350202081 listingsFits 7 years$133$55 – $3502019197 listingsFits 7 years$131$55 – $3502018192 listingsFits 7 years$148$50 – $4132017197 listingsFits 7 years$131$55 – $3502016200 listingsFits 7 years$120$45 – $4202015100 listingsFits 4 years$125$51 – $282
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat steering column 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 5% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $131.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (floor shift), conventional ignition, w/o blind spot alert, lists at a $100 median, while (floor shift), keyless ignition, blind spot alert commands $161, a 61% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $120, while 2022 tops the table at $166. Parts from 2016–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 10% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 5% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 10% 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 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 ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
11wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
12wide ±225%
Car Radio
$200median
$40$940
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsVolkswagenPassat
Impreza$145
Passat$131
$14 diff6,447 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsVolkswagenPassat
Outback$125
Passat$131
$6 diff6,230 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenPassat
Civic$145
Passat$131
$14 diff5,840 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsVolkswagenPassat
Prius$111
Passat$131
$20 diff5,578 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$210
Passat$131
$79 diff5,379 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$225
Passat$131
$94 diff5,080 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 ±188%
Volkswagen Jetta
$125median
$30$500
Volkswagenwide ±153%
Volkswagen Taos
$147median
$75$524
Volkswagenwide ±145%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$156median
$60$513
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $131 across 990 priced listings from 228 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $131. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat steering column?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat steering column replacement typically runs $320–$880 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $131, 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 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 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat steering column 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.