Starter motor OEM Volkswagen or Duralast

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Rank #5 in ranking

3.8

Cranking

3.2

Multiple attempts

3.6

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4.5

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Rank #8 in ranking

-3

2.8

Cranking

2.9

Multiple attempts

1.0

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OEM Volkswagen

Duralast

Duralast › Starter motor

vman1909 11 Nov 2025, 01:01

Rating 4.0

The starter on my 12' began going out so I go a Duralast reman. for about $160 at AutoZone. There's a few helpful vids on YouTube, and it's not too bad of a job. It took me about 90 minutes and you might want to have some socket extensions and maybe a wobble joint. Overall pretty doable for a busy dad with young kids on a Sunday.

Pros: doable job, helpful videos

Duralast › Starter motor

outback97 10 Oct 2025, 21:02

Cranking:

Rating 5.0

I replaced with a Duralast Gold starter and it's been running fine for nine years. Of course who knows what you're getting now in 2025, but the aftermarket one from 2016 has done great.

Pros: running fine, great performance

Duralast › Starter motor

URIO714 9 Sep 2025, 22:26

Cranking:

Rating 5.0

I had the same issue with my 2016 V6 Touring. I followed the instructions on the TSB, replaced the starter with a Duralast Gold starter from Autozone ($400), & replaced the alternator (OEM) at the dealership. No issues at all. It has been over a year and a half.

Pros: no issues at all

Vehicle: Honda Accord

Duralast › Starter motor

Sierra72 7 Sep 2025, 00:03

Cranking:

Rating 5.0

I've gotten in the habit of installing the smaller, lighter, more powerful DL9990S in all of my older small block trucks that use the big heavy 3510 series starters. Never once had an issue with them.

Pros: smaller, lighter, more powerful, no issues

Part number: DL9990S

Duralast › Starter motor

JohnnyChapst1ck 21 Apr 2025, 00:41

Cranking:

Rating 5.0

Replaced mine with a Duralast and worked wonders I even made a youtube video on it.

Pros: worked wonders

Duralast › Starter motor

revopine 4 Nov 2024, 00:38

Cranking:

Rating 3.0

I got the Duralst Alternator, so far so good but I also got the Duralast starter. It has a lifetime warranty. The starter lasted me almost 10k miles.

Pros: lifetime warranty

Cons: starter lasted 10k miles

Mileage: 10000 km

Duralast › Starter motor

BigMikeInAustin 7 Oct 2025, 18:57

Cranking:

Rating 1.0

I got a reman. Auto Zone Duralast starter in Aug 2021, and then had to replace that with another reman. Duralast starting in Nov 2022, and now I need another one.

Cons: repeated failures, short lifespan

Duralast › Starter motor

A3th3rius 17 Jul 2025, 20:44

Sounds:

Rating 2.0

Since installing #19590, I’ve been hearing a slight grinding noise on startup — sometimes it sounds worse than other times, but definitely not right.

Cons: slight grinding noise

Vehicle: Acura TLX

Part number: 19590

OEM Volkswagen › Starter motor

Reecard 6 Jan 2025, 11:55

Cranking:
Multiple attempts:

Rating 2.0

Mine has done this on my '23 Arteon a couple of times. Mine has even went so far as not wanting to start with the start button! Acted like the starter was dead.

Cons: starter acted dead

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Duralast › Starter motor

illkeepwatch 20 Oct 2024, 23:30

Sounds:

Rating 1.0

I got a replacement Duralast 17341 for a Hyundai Accent 2011 GL, and it was grinding like crazy. Really worried me.

Pros: replacement part

Cons: grinding, defective

Vehicle: Hyundai Accent

Part number: 17341

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Which starter motor to choose — OEM Volkswagen or Duralast?

If choosing starter motor across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

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Comparison of starter motor OEM Volkswagen and Duralast

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Which starter motor are better — Duralast or OEM Volkswagen?

In March 2026 on PartReview, starter motor OEM Volkswagen were overall better than Duralast.

OEM Volkswagen received a PR Score of 73 out of 100, and Duralast scored 48 points.
OEM Volkswagen ranked 5 in the overall ranking, and Duralast ranked 8.
The average rating is higher for OEM Volkswagen (3.8) than for Duralast (2.8).
Starter motor OEM Volkswagen have better feature ratings than Duralast:
- Multiple attempts - owners believe, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is better than Duralast.
- Cranking - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is outperforms Duralast.
- Sounds - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is preferred to Duralast.

Which starter motor are more popular — OEM Volkswagen or Duralast?

Starter motor OEM Volkswagen and Duralast were equally popular according to data in March 2026.

By vote balance, starter motor OEM Volkswagen surpassed Duralast:

For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (56) to negative (20) votes is 36 votes.
For Duralast, the ratio of positive (40) to negative (43) votes is -3 votes.

By number of reviews, starter motor Duralast surpassed OEM Volkswagen:

For starter motor OEM Volkswagen there are 25 reviews: 18 positive, 1 neutral, 6 negative.
For starter motor Duralast there are 27 reviews: 12 positive, 2 neutral, 13 negative.

Which starter motor do car owners prefer — OEM Volkswagen or Duralast?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, starter motor OEM Volkswagen and Duralast have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.

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