Used Volkswagen Tiguan strut from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan strut?

Asking prices from 122 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage402 priced of 600 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan strut costs $35 to $571, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 402 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$135

Volkswagen Tiguan strut price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$142
High
$571
600 listings observed · 402 priced9d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$571261 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$29899 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$15042 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$571 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Volkswagen Tiguan strut is listed

We found priced Volkswagen Tiguan strut listings at 122 salvage yards across 29 states. Florida supplies the most, with 110 listings (21% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $70, while North Carolina yards ask $204, 191% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Florida11014$135+35%
Texas10318$70-30%
Michigan517$146+46%
Wisconsin417$193+93%
Illinois337$100
Arizona2710$75-25%
North Carolina267$204+104%
Indiana214$70-30%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Volkswagen Tiguan strut replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$400
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

(front), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)37 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$150$50 – $298
(front), Germany built (VIN W, 1st digit, Limited)20 listingsInterchange 2009–2018$75$45 – $135

Model-year comparison

What does a Volkswagen Tiguan strut cost by year?

$68$156$244$332$42020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan strut cost?

Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Tiguan strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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), Germany built (VIN W, 1st digit, Limited), lists at a $75 median, while (front), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) commands $150, a 100% 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 2025 tops the table at $400. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan sits 71% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 5% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 20% 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

  1. Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
  2. Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
  3. Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
  4. Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.

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How much is a used strut for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

The median asking price is $100 across 402 priced listings from 122 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan strut?

Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan strut replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $100, 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 Tiguan 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 Tiguan strut years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Tiguan strut fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Volkswagen Tiguan Strut Cost — From $35 to $571