Volkswagen Jetta transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $148
- Average
- $1,192
- High
- $7,790
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta transmission ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta transmission costs $148 to $7,790, with a median asking price of $1,000. Based on 1,345 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2026 (21 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,198
Grade B (good)$750
Grade C (fair)$650
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$5,0001,060 listings
Grade BStandard used$180–$3,324107 listings
Grade CVisible wear$148–$1,50020 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$7,790158 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$5,000 | 1,060 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $180–$3,324 | 107 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $148–$1,500 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$7,790 | 158 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,198
Grade B$750
Grade C$650
Ungraded$600
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $148–$7,790 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,000
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,570–$2,800
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta transmission cost?
A used Volkswagen Jetta transmission costs between $148 and $7,790, with a median asking price of $1,000. That figure comes from 1,345 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 84% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,198.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.5L (turbo), AWD, lists at a $1,545 median, while 1.6L (turbo), AWD commands $2,956, a 91% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $700, while 2025 tops the table at $1,998. Parts from 2019–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 38% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 51% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 60% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Engine
$1,500median
$250$6,765
02wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
03wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
04wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
05wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
06wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
07wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
08wide ±237%
Alternator
$76median
$25$385
09wide ±205%
Starter
$85median
$27$375
10wide ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
11wide ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
14spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
15wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
16wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
17wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
18wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
19wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
20wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
21wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
22wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
25tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
26wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
27wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
28wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
31wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
32wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
33wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
34wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
35wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
36wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
38wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
42wide ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
43wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
44wide ±204%
Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
45wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
46wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
47wide ±152%
Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
49wide ±146%
Center Console
$105median
$40$346
50wide ±5749%
Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
52wide ±78%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
53wide ±166%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
54wide ±111%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$725
Jetta$1,000
$275 diff7,031 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsVolkswagenJetta
F150$2,025
Jetta$1,000
$1,025 diff6,905 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$2,510
Jetta$1,000
$1,510 diff6,330 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$2,528
Jetta$1,000
$1,528 diff5,713 listings
TransmissioncompareJeepCherokeevsVolkswagenJetta
Cherokee$665
Jetta$1,000
$335 diff4,811 listings
TransmissioncompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenJetta
RAV4$2,276
Jetta$1,000
$1,276 diff4,318 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$2,040median
$150$5,300
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$110$3,594
Chevywide ±104%
Chevy Malibu
$2,150median
$142$4,614
Chevywide ±556%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,510median
$143$28,055
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Suburban
$2,500median
$400$4,775
Chevywide ±475%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,556median
$200$24,500
Chevywide ±85%
Chevy Traverse
$2,909median
$150$5,097
Volkswagenwide ±123%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$1,600median
$25$3,973
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 1,345 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta transmission lists between $148 and $7,790, with a median asking price of $1,000.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta transmission?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta transmission replacement typically runs $1,570–$2,800 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,000, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta transmission listings appear across model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 21 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.
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Volkswagen Jetta transmission prices on this page apply — median $1,000, from 1,345 salvage yard listings.