Used Tesla Model 3 window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Tesla Model 3 window regulator?

Asking prices from 79 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026
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Part overview

About the Tesla Model 3 window regulator

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

Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary

A used Tesla Model 3 window regulator costs $40 to $364, with a median asking price of $149. Based on 237 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$165
Grade B (good)$105

Tesla Model 3 window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$159
High
$364
448 listings observed · 237 priced11d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$364161 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$16715 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$27561 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$364 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Tesla Model 3 window regulator is listed

We found priced Tesla Model 3 window regulator listings at 79 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 86 listings (36% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $200, 100% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California8612$164+10%
Michigan137$200+34%
New York123$100-33%
Pennsylvania125$110-26%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $149 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Tesla Model 3 window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$149
Tesla Model 3 median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$245–$525
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Tesla Model 3 window regulator cost by year?

$90$123$157$190$224201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Tesla Model 3 window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 57% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $165.

Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2025 tops the table at $213. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 1% above the Ford Transit ($148), 24% above the Ram 1500 ($120), and 10% below the Ram 2500 ($166) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used window regulator: what to check

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Tesla Model 3?

The median asking price is $149 across 237 priced listings from 79 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $165. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 window regulator?

Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 window regulator replacement typically runs $245–$525 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $149, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Tesla Model 3 window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 window regulator fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Tesla Model 3 Window Regulator Cost — From $40 to $364