Used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission prices

Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 23, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission

A used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission costs between $346 and $2,209, with a median of $950 from 87 salvage yard listings.

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

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Price summary

A used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission costs $346 to $2,209, with a median asking price of $950. Based on 87 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2020 (6 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$950
Grade B (good)$1,065

2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission price snapshot

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Low
$346
Average
$1,077
High
$2,209
123 listings observed · 87 priced listings used · last updated Sep 23, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$395–$2,20956 listings
Grade BStandard used$346–$1,95317 listings
Grade XUngraded$399–$1,76014 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $346–$2,209 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$950
2018 Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,520–$2,750
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

AT, 1.8L (VIN 1, 5th digit, transmission ID SCU)23 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$1,400$799 – $1,953
AT, 1.4L, (VIN B, 5th digit)22 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$1,547$750 – $2,205
MT, (1.4L), VIN 6 (5th digit, transmission ID RTY)22 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$550$346 – $1,293
MT, (1.4L), VIN 5 (5th digit, transmission ID TDZ)20 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$800$452 – $2,209

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 123 observed listings, including 87 with posted prices. Its $950 median is 12% above the Volkswagen Jetta guide's $850 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 6 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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$132median
$40$416
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$137median
$30$813
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Alternator

$100median
$32$385
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Axle Shaft

$105median
$25$385
06wide ±202%

Blower Motor

$80median
$20$343
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Brake Caliper

$75median
$20$300
08wide ±102%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$118$931
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Front Bumper

$289median
$99$570
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Rear Bumper

$245median
$40$785
11wide ±221%

Car Radio

$141median
$34$656
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Center Console

$105median
$35$346
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AC Condenser

$113median
$40$345
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Control Arm

$100median
$35$321
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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
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Fuel Tank

$150median
$48$450
26wide ±148%

Grille

$168median
$28$525
27wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$467median
$85$1,540
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Heater Core

$91median
$40$422
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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
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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
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Steering Wheel

$160median
$40$387
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Strut

$85median
$30$294
44wide ±107%

Sunroof

$421median
$71$974
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Tail Light

$125median
$25$420
46wide ±103%

Tailgate

$418median
$100$960
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Throttle Body

$71median
$30$188
48wide ±75%

Torque Converter

$150median
$75$300
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

50wide ±167%

Transmission Control Module

$103median
$32$375
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$350median
$145$1,000
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$65median
$30$165
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$142median
$28$568
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Window Regulator

$76median
$29$249

Common questions

2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission?

Based on 87 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission lists between $346 and $2,209, with a median asking price of $950.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission?

Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission replacement typically runs $1,520–$2,750 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $950, 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.

Will a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 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 2018 Volkswagen Jetta gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta transmission — median $950, from 87 listings.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission Cost — Used From $346 to $2,209