Volkswagen Jetta window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $95
- High
- $249
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta window regulator?
Asking prices from 238 salvage yards in 17 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta window regulator costs $29 to $249, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 1,035 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$108
Grade C (fair)$51
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$249736 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$240152 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$7524 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$150123 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$249 | 736 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$240 | 152 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$75 | 24 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$150 | 123 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$108
Grade C$51
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$249 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta window regulator is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta window regulator listings at 238 salvage yards across 17 states. Florida supplies the most, with 411 listings (38% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $66, while Michigan yards ask $180, 173% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 411 | 25 | $99+30% |
| California | 194 | 33 | $66-13% |
| Michigan | 81 | 27 | $180+137% |
| Arizona | 77 | 14 | $70-8% |
| Texas | 72 | 29 | $72-5% |
| Indiana | 54 | 17 | $75-1% |
| Illinois | 44 | 19 | $128+68% |
| Wisconsin | 41 | 19 | $75-1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $76 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$450
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta window regulator cost by year?
202562 listingsFits 7 years$85$35 – $2182024100 listingsFits 8 years$125$35 – $2432023100 listingsFits 7 years$85$45 – $2392022100 listingsFits 7 years$85$45 – $2392021100 listingsFits 7 years$71$35 – $2212020100 listingsFits 7 years$85$45 – $2392019100 listingsFits 7 years$85$45 – $2392018100 listingsFits 8 years$99$50 – $2382017200 listingsFits 8 years$75$29 – $2382016200 listingsFits 8 years$65$30 – $2492015200 listingsFits 8 years$66$30 – $215
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta 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 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, RH, lists at a $85 median, while LH commands $96, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2024 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2011–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 49% below the Ford Transit ($148), 37% below the Ram 1500 ($120), and 54% 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
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- 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.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$32$375
02wide ±286%
Air Bag
$137median
$30$813
03wide ±221%
Car Radio
$141median
$34$656
04wide ±279%
Transmission
$850median
$143$4,894
05wide ±127%
Front Seat
$161median
$55$465
06wide ±119%
Side Mirror
$228median
$44$588
07wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$385
08wide ±190%
Wheels
$142median
$28$568
09wide ±177%
Engine Computer
$131median
$36$500
10wide ±158%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$420
11wide ±209%
Starter
$85median
$25$380
12wide ±152%
Radiator
$138median
$40$460
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
FordTransitvsVolkswagenJetta
Transit$148
Jetta$76
$72 diff5,804 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$120
Jetta$76
$44 diff4,435 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsVolkswagenJetta
2500$166
Jetta$76
$90 diff4,349 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$150
Jetta$76
$74 diff4,142 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenJetta
3500$166
Jetta$76
$90 diff4,062 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$121
Jetta$76
$45 diff4,031 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Audiwide ±64%
Audi A4
$80median
$50$153
Audiwide ±144%
Audi A6
$101median
$34$324
Volkswagenwide ±126%
Volkswagen Atlas
$110median
$43$321
Volkswagenwide ±204%
Volkswagen Golf
$76median
$35$345
Volkswagenwide ±179%
Volkswagen Passat
$75median
$35$303
Volkswagenwide ±183%
Volkswagen Taos
$107median
$31$422
Volkswagenwide ±175%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$80median
$35$315
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $76 across 1,035 priced listings from 238 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta window regulator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta window regulator replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $76, 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 Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta window regulator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.