Volkswagen Jetta strut price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $104
- High
- $294
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta strut?
Asking prices from 150 salvage yards in 26 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 strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta strut costs $30 to $294, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 466 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$86
Grade B (good)$120
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$294278 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$23769 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$225119 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$294 | 278 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$237 | 69 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$225 | 119 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$86
Grade B$120
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$294 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta strut is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta strut listings at 150 salvage yards across 26 states. California supplies the most, with 167 listings (25% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $146, 192% 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 | 167 | 29 | $75-12% |
| Texas | 141 | 31 | $75-12% |
| Florida | 85 | 11 | $141+66% |
| Arizona | 69 | 11 | $65-24% |
| New Jersey | 24 | 5 | $128+51% |
| Illinois | 23 | 6 | $50-41% |
| New York | 21 | 7 | $74-13% |
| Indiana | 20 | 5 | $146+72% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $85 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $85
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $180–$385
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Front, (Sdn), w/o heavy duty suspension; 50mm diameter (opt G47)25 listingsInterchange 2011–2018$85$50 – $225
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta strut cost by year?
202534 listingsFits 7 years$102$50 – $190202450 listingsFits 7 years$120$53 – $226202350 listingsFits 6 years$150$55 – $203202250 listingsFits 5 years$150$55 – $203202150 listingsFits 7 years$120$53 – $226202050 listingsFits 7 years$90$50 – $237201950 listingsFits 7 years$120$53 – $226201850 listingsFits 8 years$50$45 – $155201750 listingsFits 8 years$85$50 – $2252016150 listingsFits 8 years$65$30 – $2942015150 listingsFits 8 years$75$40 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2022 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2011–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 76% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 11% below the Jeep Compass ($95), and 32% below the Ford Explorer ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
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 strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$350
Jetta$85
$265 diff10,159 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsVolkswagenJetta
Compass$95
Jetta$85
$10 diff5,762 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenJetta
Explorer$125
Jetta$85
$40 diff5,610 listings
StrutcompareToyota4RunnervsVolkswagenJetta
4Runner$131
Jetta$85
$46 diff5,311 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsVolkswagenJetta
Charger$100
Jetta$85
$15 diff5,163 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenJetta
Challenger$154
Jetta$85
$69 diff5,135 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±166%
BMW X3
$205median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Tahoe
$237median
$50$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±214%
Dodge Challenger
$154median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Dodgewide ±286%
Dodge Durango
$145median
$35$863
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$331
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Escape
$141median
$40$470
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $85 across 466 priced listings from 150 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $86. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta strut?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta strut replacement typically runs $180–$385 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $85, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. 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 strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta strut fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.