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Steering repair costs and warranty coverage

Compare parts prices and labor hours for the steering repairs in our database, then compare the documented conditions, affected vehicles and manufacturer remedies below.

2repair estimates
$596 to $1,784parts price range
1.5513328591267823 to 5.331436507130034labor-hour range
Animated components representing steering repairs

Cost and coverage

Which repair costs could coverage help with?

A steering-rack replacement includes the cost of the assembly and the labor to install it. Alignment and related suspension work can remain outside the quoted repair.

The 2 repair estimates in this category put parts at $596 to $1,784.

Modeled repair labor ranges from 1.5513328591267823 to 5.331436507130034 hours. At the $147.62 median metro rate, that is $229 to $787 before parts and any separately listed diagnosis.

Look for the rack, motor and electronic steering module in the agreement. Ask whether alignment or fluid is paid when required by an approved repair.

Documented conditions

Identify the mechanical or assist-system defect

A rack, steering shaft, fastener and power-assist fault have different remedies. A broad steering-coverage label cannot tell you which assembly a diagnosis will require.

Check the specific campaign and VIN before comparing a rack-replacement estimate. Follow any stop-driving instruction or loss-of-control warning in the applicable manufacturer notice.

68 selected problem files mention this system or its manufacturer instructions. Files can overlap systems and share campaigns. These counts describe the library, not breakdown rates or unique recalls.

Official NHTSA safety recall

STEERING: recall 20V149000

Audi Q7 · 2017, 2018, 2019

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: Q7. Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019.. NHTSA campaign 20V149000. The complete campaign lists 229 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources20V149000 · 2020-03-16Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

STEERING: recall 20V434000

BMW X5 · 2019, 2020

A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: X5. Model years: 2019, 2020.. NHTSA campaign 20V434000. The complete campaign lists 7 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources20V434000 · 2020-07-28Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

STEERING:RACK AND PINION: recall 22V154000

Dodge Durango · 2021, 2022

Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: DURANGO. Model years: 2021, 2022.. NHTSA campaign 22V154000. The complete campaign lists 931 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources22V154000 · 2022-03-14Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS: recall 16V273000

Dodge Journey · 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: JOURNEY. Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.. NHTSA campaign 16V273000. The complete campaign lists 8,569 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources16V273000 · 2016-05-06Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING: recall 16V430000

Infiniti Q50 · 2014, 2015, 2016

If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: Q50, Q50 HYBRID. Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016.. NHTSA campaign 16V430000. The complete campaign lists 28,182 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources16V430000 · 2016-06-13Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK: recall 19V637000

Jeep Cherokee · 2019, 2020

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: CHEROKEE. Model years: 2019, 2020.. NHTSA campaign 19V637000. The complete campaign lists 5,294 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources19V637000 · 2019-08-29Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (62)

The first 18 additional files are listed here. Use the vehicle profile or current lookup for the full record of your model year.

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

When a car is unsafeStop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
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Evidence behind the price

How much source evidence supports these steering estimates?

2 of the 2 categories in this system have an attached published benchmark. Local totals still apply modeled labor rates and broad vehicle assumptions.

Published benchmark2 / 2

Categories count once each. They are not weighted by repair frequency.

Model-specific repair ranges0 / 2

0 categories have at least one named model range, covering 0 distinct models in this system. Other annual cost references are outside this count.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Repair guides

Steering cost estimates

Steering column adjust motor replacementabout $596 partsSteering rack replacementabout $1,777 parts
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