Volkswagen Passat strut price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $107
- High
- $294
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat strut?
Asking prices from 54 salvage yards in 19 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 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 Passat strut costs $35 to $294, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 146 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$77
Grade B (good)$170
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$26574 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$29415 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$27557 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$265 | 74 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$294 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$275 | 57 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$77
Grade B$170
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$294 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat strut is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat strut listings at 54 salvage yards across 19 states. California supplies the most, with 78 listings (32% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $50, while Illinois yards ask $170, 240% 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 | 78 | 14 | $75-12% |
| Texas | 36 | 4 | $85 |
| North Carolina | 24 | 4 | $60-29% |
| Arizona | 22 | 8 | $70-18% |
| Illinois | 22 | 1 | $170+100% |
| Minnesota | 12 | 5 | $50-41% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $85 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $85
- Volkswagen Passat 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Passat strut cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 9 years$170$170 – $170202150 listingsFits 10 years$85$58 – $275202050 listingsFits 8 years$170$170 – $170201950 listingsFits 10 years$75$35 – $150201882 listingsFits 10 years$80$35 – $174201750 listingsFits 8 years$170$170 – $170201650 listingsFits 8 years$170$164 – $170201550 listingsFits 8 years$75$45 – $294
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), w/o sport suspension, lists at a $75 median, while (front), sport suspension commands $86, a 15% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2016 tops the table at $170. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 76% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 11% below the Jeep Compass ($95), and 29% below the Ford Explorer ($120) 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 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 ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
11wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
12wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$350
Passat$85
$265 diff9,839 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsVolkswagenPassat
Compass$95
Passat$85
$10 diff5,442 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenPassat
Explorer$120
Passat$85
$35 diff5,235 listings
StrutcompareToyota4RunnervsVolkswagenPassat
4Runner$135
Passat$85
$50 diff4,924 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsVolkswagenPassat
Charger$100
Passat$85
$15 diff4,835 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenPassat
Challenger$165
Passat$85
$80 diff4,784 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X3
$208median
$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 ±144%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$159median
$42$500
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Tahoe
$239median
$40$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±200%
Dodge Challenger
$165median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Durango
$143median
$35$863
Fordwide ±106%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$310
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Escape
$141median
$40$470
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $85 across 146 priced listings from 54 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $77. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat strut?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat 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 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 strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat strut 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.