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How much does a control arm replacement cost?

A control arm replacement costs $720 to $920 on average in 2026. What changes your price is below.

RepairPal's national average runs about $790 to $920 per control arm, and a GMC Sierra 1500 runs $719 to $839. Parts are often more than half. Some cars cost far more: a 2005 Volvo S40 runs $2,533 to $2,878 because the part alone is over $2,300.

A control arm replacement costs $720 to $920 on average in 2026

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What you are paying for

One armTypical car. US range for this job.$790 to $920
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Middle of rangeHalfway between low and high.$855
How we calculate this

    Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.

    Middle $855$790 to $920

    Real prices by vehicle and option

    National averageAbout $790 to $920 (RepairPal).
    GMC Sierra 1500$719 to $839.
    2005 Volvo S40$2,533 to $2,878.
    Related partsBall joints, tie rod ends and sway bar links are often replaced at the same time.
    Alignment afterUsually needed. See our wheel alignment page for prices.

    What pushes a quote up

    Upper or lower armLower arms carry more load and are replaced more often.
    BushingsSome arms come with bushings, others need them pressed in.
    VehicleSome European arms cost far more.
    Related partsBall joints are sometimes built in.
    AlignmentNeeded after the new arm is installed.

    Control arm replacement cost by region

    Lower cost states$575 to $725. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas.
    Average cost states$720 to $920. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities.
    Higher cost states$925 to $1,200. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC.

    These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Parts are a large share, so regional labor rates move this less than you might expect.

    Signs of a worn control arm, and what comes with it

    RepairPal notes that a worn lower control arm often shows up on a test drive, in a bounce test, or during an alignment, because the arm sets the position and angle of the wheel. Clunks over bumps, wandering steering, vibration and uneven tire wear are common signs.

    It is common to replace ball joints, tie rod ends and sway bar links at the same time, and the car needs an alignment afterwards. Ask for all of it in one quote so you are not surprised.

    If both sides are worn, replacing them in pairs keeps the handling even. See our wheel alignment cost page.

    Why this costs more in 2026

    Control arms are steel or aluminum forgings, and both metals and shop labor cost more this year.

    Diesel passed $6 a gallon on the AAA national average for the first time on September 11, 2026 (CBS 8 reporting AAA). Builders also paid 4.8 percent more for materials in a year (Roofing Contractor). Ask how long your quote is good for.

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