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Strut and control arm repair cost

Use the parts prices, labor hours and local totals to plan for this repair. Confidence C applies to a broad repair category; this is not a shop quote for your specific vehicle.

Planning assumption — not a published benchmark. Obtain a written estimate for the diagnosed component.

$450 to $2,400parts range
4 to 12labor hours
0.75diagnostic hours modeled
axle or affected cornerprice basis
Animated automotive components representing strut and control arm repair

Cost and coverage

How this repair affects warranty value

Strut and control arm repair uses $450 to $2,400 for parts. At the $147.62 median modeled metro rate, the midpoint repair time plus 0.75 diagnostic hours adds about $1,292. These parts and labor inputs are planning assumptions without a published benchmark. Tax and shop supplies are excluded.

Service-contract coverage for this repair has not been verified here. Ask for the quoted agreement's covered-part, failure-cause and exclusion clauses before assuming reimbursement. Check whether preauthorization is required and how the diagnosed cause affects payment.

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Local estimates

Estimated total repair bills by city

These examples combine the same parts benchmark with modeled independent-shop labor rates in four metros.

MetroLabor midpointTotal estimate
Dallas, TX$144/hr$1,039 to $4,495
New York, NY$160/hr$1,103 to $4,722
Los Angeles, CA$165/hr$1,123 to $4,792
Miami, FL$144/hr$1,040 to $4,498

Estimate notes

Alignment may be additional; road damage can affect coverage.

Before authorizing a repair

What to check before paying for strut and control arm repair

Check what the repair price includes

The estimate is for axle or affected corner. Parts cost $450 to $2,400; repair labor is modeled at 4 to 12 hours, plus 0.75 diagnostic hours at each endpoint and the midpoint.

Alignment may be additional; road damage can affect coverage. Ask the shop to identify which of those items are included before comparing two totals.

Compare the estimate with a shop quote

This repair totals about $2,717 using a $147.62 hourly rate, the median modeled midpoint across our metros. We calculate that amount from our assumptions; it is not an observed average bill for your exact car.

This category has no published national benchmark attached to the current record. Treat its parts and labor figures as broad planning assumptions until a shop prices the exact vehicle.

Check the cause as well as the component

A contract can list suspension coverage and still exclude the cause of this failure. Ask the administrator about diagnosis, labor-rate limits, connected damage and preauthorization before the shop starts work.

Factory coverage and an open safety recall are separate checks. Use NHTSA's VIN recall lookup to check the individual vehicle; a model-level recall count cannot tell you whether your car is affected.

Ask for these details in writing

  • The diagnosed condition, the part number and the number of assemblies being replaced.
  • Parts type, labor hours or flat-rate charge, diagnosis, fluids, calibration and taxes as separate lines where applicable.
  • What you owe if the repair is declined or a contract claim is denied.
  • The repair warranty and the amount that requires your approval before extra work begins.

The FTC's repair guide recommends a written estimate identifying the condition, parts and labor. Its service-contract guidance explains why authorization, exclusions and reimbursement limits matter.

Need to describe a symptom before a diagnosis? Choose the exact vehicle and open the underlying source. Our mechanic-visit guide helps you record when the symptom occurs. A symptom match alone does not justify replacing this part.

Evidence behind the price

What supports the strut and control arm repair estimate?

This category has no attached published benchmark. Its parts and hours are planning inputs that need a written estimate for the actual vehicle.

Published benchmarkNot attached

A modeled range can help plan a budget; it is not a collected repair bill.

Model-specific repair ranges0

0 named model ranges are retained for this repair. A nameplate range does not establish the price for every year or trim.

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.

Documented conditions

What the source records say about this component

17 selected problem files name this component or its manufacturer repair path. The file can describe inspection, software or a smaller repair, so a match does not establish that this complete assembly needs replacement.

Official NHTSA safety recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: recall 21V144000

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · 2013, 2014, 2015

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: OUTLANDER SPORT. Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015.. NHTSA campaign 21V144000. The complete campaign lists 15,347 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
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 sources21V144000 · 2021-03-05Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: recall 20V286000

Toyota RAV4 · 2019, 2020

If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID. Model years: 2019, 2020.. NHTSA campaign 20V286000. The complete campaign lists 9,502 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
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 sources20V286000 · 2020-05-20Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT: recall 18V324000

Volkswagen Tiguan · 2018

A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: TIGUAN. Model years: 2018.. NHTSA campaign 18V324000. The complete campaign lists 2,473 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources18V324000 · 2018-05-16Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (14)

The first 14 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.

Car shudders or vibratesStop for violent shaking, changed steering or a damaged tire. For milder vibration, the conditions you already noticed help a technician choose the inspection.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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