Used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate

A used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate costs between $125 and $548, with a median of $325 from 55 salvage yard listings.

What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →

Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary

A used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate costs $125 to $548, with a median asking price of $325. Based on 55 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$125
Average
$318
High
$548
65 listings observed · 55 priced listings used · last updated Sep 21, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$325
2017 Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$470–$850
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(Sdn), (incandescent bulb), rear view camera28 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$325$125 – $548
(Sdn), (incandescent bulb), w/o rear view camera27 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$350$156 – $468

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 65 observed listings, including 55 with posted prices. Its $325 median is 22% below the Volkswagen Jetta guide's $418 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2018. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Volkswagen Jetta tailgate cost in other years?

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$103median
$30$348
02wide ±142%

ABS Module

$132median
$40$416
03wide ±286%

Air Bag

$137median
$30$813
04wide ±177%

Alternator

$100median
$32$385
05wide ±171%

Axle Shaft

$105median
$25$385
06wide ±202%

Blower Motor

$80median
$20$343
07wide ±187%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$20$300
08wide ±102%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$118$931
09wide ±81%

Front Bumper

$289median
$99$570
10wide ±152%

Rear Bumper

$245median
$40$785
11wide ±221%

Car Radio

$141median
$34$656
12wide ±148%

Center Console

$105median
$35$346
13wide ±135%

AC Condenser

$113median
$40$345
14wide ±143%

Control Arm

$100median
$35$321
15tight ±3%

Differential

$400median
$400$420
16wide ±89%

Door Assembly

$600median
$115$1,181
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Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±217%

Engine

$1,500median
$250$6,765
19wide ±177%

Engine Computer

$131median
$36$500
20wide ±145%

Exhaust Manifold

$247median
$45$760
21wide ±113%

Fender

$154median
$70$419
22wide ±130%

Fog Light

$140median
$40$405
23wide ±127%

Front Seat

$161median
$55$465
24wide ±91%

Fuel Pump

$93median
$50$220
25wide ±134%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$48$450
26wide ±148%

Grille

$168median
$28$525
27wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$467median
$85$1,540
28wide ±210%

Heater Core

$91median
$40$422
29wide ±109%

Hood

$384median
$125$960
30wide ±103%

Ignition Switch

$78median
$35$195
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Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

32wide ±107%

Intake Manifold

$116median
$51$300
33wide ±126%

Master Cylinder

$85median
$25$240
34wide ±119%

Side Mirror

$228median
$44$588
35wide ±73%

Power Steering Pump

$89median
$41$171
36wide ±76%

Quarter Panel

$426median
$200$848
37wide ±152%

Radiator

$138median
$40$460
38wide ±136%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$305
39wide ±209%

Starter

$85median
$25$380
40wide ±188%

Steering Column

$125median
$30$500
41wide ±248%

Steering Rack

$175median
$40$909
42wide ±108%

Steering Wheel

$160median
$40$387
43wide ±155%

Strut

$85median
$30$294
44wide ±107%

Sunroof

$421median
$71$974
45wide ±158%

Tail Light

$125median
$25$420
46wide ±111%

Throttle Body

$71median
$30$188
47wide ±75%

Torque Converter

$150median
$75$300
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±279%

Transmission

$850median
$143$4,894
50wide ±167%

Transmission Control Module

$103median
$32$375
51wide ±122%

Turbocharger

$350median
$145$1,000
52wide ±104%

Water Pump

$65median
$30$165
53wide ±190%

Wheels

$142median
$28$568
54wide ±145%

Window Regulator

$76median
$29$249

Common questions

2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate?

Based on 55 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate lists between $125 and $548, with a median asking price of $325.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate replacement typically runs $470–$850 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $325, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta tailgate — median $325, from 55 listings.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Tailgate Cost — Used From $125 to $548