Volkswagen Tiguan transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $1,552
- High
- $3,973
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 10, 2026A used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission costs between $25 and $3,973, with a median asking price of $1,600 based on 107 verified salvage yard listings. Prices vary by model year, condition grade, and trim level.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission costs $25 to $3,973, with a median asking price of $1,600. Based on 107 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,600
Grade B (good)$1,815
Grade C (fair)$1,350
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$3,97376 listings
Grade BStandard used$250–$2,1999 listings
Grade CVisible wear$999–$1,3502 listings
Grade XUngraded$450–$2,92720 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$3,973 | 76 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $250–$2,199 | 9 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $999–$1,350 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $450–$2,927 | 20 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,600
Grade B$1,815
Grade C$1,350
Ungraded$1,600
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$3,973 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,600
- Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,170–$3,400
- 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 (2020)
Other years2015
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Tiguan transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission cost?
The going rate for a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission is $1,600 at the median, with listings spanning $25 to $3,973. That figure comes from 107 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 19% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,600.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), FWD, transmission ID RLT, lists at a $250 median, while (AT), FWD, transmission ID TYU commands $459, a 84% 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 $447, while 2015 tops the table at $1,748. Parts from 2018–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan sits 121% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 21% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 36% 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Tiguan parts are priced?
01wide ±81%
Engine
$1,943median
$650$3,800
02wide ±100%
Front Bumper
$247median
$55$550
03wide ±122%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$38$600
04wide ±251%
Hood
$323median
$180$1,800
05wide ±6280%
Fender
$210median
$41$26,415
06wide ±113%
Headlight Assembly
$565median
$85$1,360
07wide ±140%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$305
08wide ±100%
Alternator
$131median
$50$312
09wide ±169%
Starter
$88median
$30$327
10wide ±93%
Radiator
$145median
$35$305
11wide ±89%
AC Compressor
$137median
$30$275
12wide ±124%
Transfer Case
$195median
$50$533
13wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$111median
$30$431
14wide ±132%
Strut
$85median
$46$270
15spread ±45%
Steering Rack
$673median
$450$1,060
16wide ±827%
Grille
$150median
$20$2,500
17wide ±109%
Side Mirror
$398median
$100$965
18wide ±73%
Turbocharger
$300median
$65$500
19wide ±69%
AC Condenser
$161median
$40$263
20wide ±193%
Wheels
$136median
$41$565
21wide ±167%
Fuel Pump
$90median
$40$340
22wide ±176%
Water Pump
$73median
$25$282
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±109%
ABS Module
$141median
$35$343
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±158%
Engine Computer
$128median
$35$440
27wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$72median
$25$271
28wide ±389%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$593
29wide ±90%
Drive Shaft
$193median
$74$420
30wide ±1417%
Tailgate
$885median
$140$25,220
31wide ±114%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$65$349
32wide ±134%
Control Arm
$100median
$30$298
33wide ±180%
Blower Motor
$66median
$35$272
34wide ±142%
Exhaust Manifold
$266median
$41$799
35wide ±14660%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$32,565
36wide ±110%
Steering Column
$110median
$71$312
37wide ±277%
Fuel Tank
$176median
$50$1,024
38wide ±231%
Window Regulator
$80median
$35$405
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±92%
Torque Converter
$380median
$125$823
41wide ±112%
Steering Wheel
$167median
$35$410
42wide ±15549%
Ignition Switch
$81median
$30$25,220
43wide ±125%
Car Radio
$171median
$65$491
44wide ±214%
Heater Core
$104median
$40$485
45wide ±179%
Rear View Mirror
$81median
$15$305
46wide ±117%
Sunroof
$218median
$60$572
47wide ±290%
Master Cylinder
$51median
$35$331
48wide ±174%
Fog Light
$82median
$15$300
49wide ±278%
Center Console
$125median
$30$725
50wide ±192%
Air Bag
$130median
$30$530
51wide ±1168%
Door Assembly
$1,071median
$200$25,220
52wide ±69%
Quarter Panel
$440median
$246$852
53wide ±2320%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$700median
$85$32,565
54wide ±141%
Front Seat
$178median
$45$547
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Tiguan transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsVolkswagenTiguan
1500$725
Tiguan$1,600
$875 diff5,793 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsVolkswagenTiguan
F150$2,025
Tiguan$1,600
$425 diff5,667 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenTiguan
1500$2,510
Tiguan$1,600
$910 diff5,092 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenTiguan
1500$2,528
Tiguan$1,600
$928 diff4,475 listings
TransmissioncompareJeepCherokeevsVolkswagenTiguan
Cherokee$665
Tiguan$1,600
$935 diff3,573 listings
TransmissioncompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenTiguan
RAV4$2,276
Tiguan$1,600
$676 diff3,080 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 ±382%
Volkswagen Jetta
$1,000median
$148$7,790
Common questions
Volkswagen Tiguan transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 107 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission lists between $25 and $3,973, with a median asking price of $1,600.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan transmission?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan transmission replacement typically runs $2,170–$3,400 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,600, 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 Tiguan transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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 Tiguan model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Tiguan transmission listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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.
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Volkswagen Tiguan transmission prices on this page apply — median $1,600, from 107 salvage yard listings.