Volkswagen Taos steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $165
- High
- $524
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Taos steering column?
Asking prices from 85 salvage yards in 28 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 Taos 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 Taos steering column costs $75 to $524, with a median asking price of $147. Based on 330 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2022–2025 (4 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$155
Grade B (good)$146
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$524226 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$29383 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$15021 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$524 | 226 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$293 | 83 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$150 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$155
Grade B$146
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$524 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Taos steering column is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Taos steering column listings at 85 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 97 listings (29% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Colorado yards ask $165, 65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 97 | 18 | $100-32% |
| Colorado | 56 | 7 | $165+12% |
| Arizona | 33 | 6 | $143-3% |
| Idaho | 21 | 4 | $152+3% |
| Texas | 20 | 5 | $131-11% |
| Utah | 15 | 4 | $100-32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $147 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Taos steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $147
- Volkswagen Taos median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $335–$895
- 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 Taos steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Taos steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 6% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $155.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o lane keep assist, lists at a $130 median, while lane keep assist commands $147, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $130, while 2025 tops the table at $226. Parts from 2022–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Taos sits 1% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 18% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 1% above 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 Taos parts are priced?
01wide ±226%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$24$544
02wide ±101%
Front Seat
$211median
$75$500
03wide ±72%
Side Mirror
$328median
$129$602
04wide ±131%
Air Bag
$247median
$50$699
05wide ±138%
Wheels
$222median
$50$662
06spread ±54%
Door Assembly
$800median
$485$1,351
07wide ±116%
Center Console
$129median
$50$348
08wide ±120%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$78$511
09wide ±137%
Axle Shaft
$146median
$55$455
10wide ±185%
Starter
$86median
$25$343
11wide ±146%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$330
12wide ±83%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$295$1,542
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Taos steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsVolkswagenTaos
Impreza$145
Taos$147
$2 diff5,787 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsVolkswagenTaos
Outback$125
Taos$147
$22 diff5,570 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenTaos
Civic$145
Taos$147
$2 diff5,180 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsVolkswagenTaos
Prius$111
Taos$147
$36 diff4,918 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$210
Taos$147
$63 diff4,719 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$225
Taos$147
$78 diff4,420 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 ±143%
Volkswagen Passat
$131median
$45$420
Volkswagenwide ±145%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$156median
$60$513
Common questions
Volkswagen Taos steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Volkswagen Taos?
The median asking price is $147 across 330 priced listings from 85 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $155. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $130.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Taos steering column?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Taos steering column replacement typically runs $335–$895 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $147, 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 Taos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Taos steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Taos steering column fitments across 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.