Volkswagen Jetta torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $167
- High
- $300

Vehicle-specific price guide
A used Volkswagen Jetta torque converter costs $75 to $300, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (7 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$300 | 12 | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
Market analysis
A used Volkswagen Jetta torque converter costs between $75 and $300, with a median asking price of $150. That figure comes from 12 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2025 tops the table at $300. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 30% below the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 75% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 3% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
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Common questions
Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta torque converter lists between $75 and $300, with a median asking price of $150.
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta torque converter replacement typically runs $625–$1,650 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2021, 2020, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta torque converter listings appear across model years 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 7 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Volkswagen Jetta torque converter prices on this page apply — median $150, from 12 salvage yard listings.