Suspension & Steering · critical priority
Control Arm Replacement Cost & Pricing
Replace a bent or worn control arm (upper or lower). Affects wheel alignment and handling geometry. Front control arms are more complex and expensive than rear.
Typical Control Arm Replacement cost
$380–$1,080, with an average estimate of $650 before vehicle-specific adjustments.
What to expect
Difficulty: moderate. Typical labor time: 2–5 hours.
Mechanic's tip
A clunking or knocking sound from the front suspension, especially over bumps, often points to a worn control arm bushing or ball joint. Always do a wheel alignment after control arm replacement — the geometry changes.