Volkswagen Passat window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $102
- High
- $303
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat window regulator?
Asking prices from 115 salvage yards in 10 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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 Passat 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 Passat window regulator costs $35 to $303, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 494 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$95
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$299355 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$30360 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$705 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$15074 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$299 | 355 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $49–$303 | 60 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$70 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$150 | 74 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$95
Grade C$70
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$303 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat window regulator is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat window regulator listings at 115 salvage yards across 10 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 96 listings (19% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $66, while Michigan yards ask $193, 192% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 96 | 13 | $75 |
| Texas | 64 | 13 | $66-12% |
| California | 63 | 23 | $66-12% |
| Florida | 60 | 24 | $75 |
| Illinois | 59 | 14 | $80+7% |
| Wisconsin | 48 | 8 | $66-12% |
| Indiana | 41 | 9 | $80+7% |
| Michigan | 31 | 7 | $193+157% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat window regulator cost by year?
2022100 listingsFits 9 years$75$40 – $2712021100 listingsFits 10 years$75$40 – $2722020100 listingsFits 9 years$66$51 – $2852019100 listingsFits 9 years$75$40 – $2322018100 listingsFits 9 years$66$35 – $2792017100 listingsFits 9 years$66$51 – $2852016100 listingsFits 9 years$75$35 – $3032015100 listingsFits 9 years$75$35 – $303
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat 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 7% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2015 tops the table at $75. Parts from 2013–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 37% below the Ram 1500 ($120), 55% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 50% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) 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 Passat parts are priced?
01wide ±140%
Grille
$175median
$43$532
02wide ±153%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$30$340
03wide ±137%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
04wide ±158%
Tail Light
$110median
$35$382
05wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$137median
$30$453
06wide ±238%
Air Bag
$121median
$40$616
07wide ±87%
Steering Wheel
$164median
$40$324
08wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,480
09wide ±172%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$192
10wide ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
11wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
12wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
Ram1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$120
Passat$75
$45 diff3,894 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsVolkswagenPassat
2500$166
Passat$75
$91 diff3,808 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$150
Passat$75
$75 diff3,601 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenPassat
3500$166
Passat$75
$91 diff3,521 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$121
Passat$75
$46 diff3,490 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordTransitvsVolkswagenPassat
Transit$148
Passat$75
$73 diff3,022 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 ±145%
Volkswagen Jetta
$76median
$29$249
Volkswagenwide ±183%
Volkswagen Taos
$107median
$31$422
Volkswagenwide ±175%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$80median
$35$315
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $75 across 494 priced listings from 115 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat window regulator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat window regulator replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $75, 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 Passat model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Passat window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat window regulator fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.