Volkswagen Passat throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $97
- High
- $271
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat throttle body?
Asking prices from 158 salvage yards in 34 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Passat throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Passat throttle body costs $25 to $271, with a median asking price of $86. Based on 474 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$91
Grade B (good)$86
Grade C (fair)$65
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$271356 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$27160 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$757 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$15051 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$271 | 356 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$271 | 60 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$75 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$150 | 51 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$91
Grade B$86
Grade C$65
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$271 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat throttle body is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat throttle body listings at 158 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 108 listings (23% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Nevada ask a median $61, while Georgia yards ask $150, 146% 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 | 108 | 24 | $81-6% |
| Florida | 85 | 21 | $100+16% |
| Texas | 48 | 19 | $75-13% |
| Indiana | 28 | 9 | $78-9% |
| Nevada | 25 | 2 | $61-29% |
| Georgia | 16 | 4 | $150+74% |
| North Carolina | 16 | 6 | $111+29% |
| Illinois | 16 | 10 | $88+2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $86 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $86
- Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $135–$310
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Passat throttle body cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 7 years$71$40 – $150202150 listingsFits 4 years$61$40 – $150202050 listingsFits 5 years$89$40 – $237201950 listingsFits 4 years$61$40 – $1502018100 listingsFits 12 years$106$40 – $271201798 listingsFits 8 years$96$30 – $1882016100 listingsFits 8 years$86$35 – $1632015148 listingsFits 8 years$91$25 – $271
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat throttle body 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 40% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $91.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (throttle body assembly), 3.6L, lists at a $100 median, while (throttle body assembly), 2.0L commands $110, a 10% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $61, while 2018 tops the table at $106. Parts from 2018–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 28% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 14% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 5% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
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 throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$120
Passat$86
$34 diff3,181 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$100
Passat$86
$14 diff2,873 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$91
Passat$86
$5 diff2,453 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsVolkswagenPassat
Sonata$80
Passat$86
$6 diff2,195 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$80
Passat$86
$6 diff2,056 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$77
Passat$86
$9 diff2,033 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$106median
$25$297
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$80median
$20$316
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$65median
$20$271
Audiwide ±137%
Audi A4
$91median
$35$285
Audiwide ±200%
Audi A6
$100median
$20$420
Volkswagenwide ±154%
Volkswagen Atlas
$81median
$30$280
Volkswagenwide ±102%
Volkswagen Golf
$76median
$35$190
Volkswagenwide ±111%
Volkswagen Jetta
$71median
$30$188
Volkswagenwide ±76%
Volkswagen Taos
$76median
$44$160
Volkswagenwide ±173%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$80median
$40$316
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $86 across 474 priced listings from 158 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $91. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat throttle body?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat throttle body replacement typically runs $135–$310 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $86, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat throttle body fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.