Acura MDX control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $199
- High
- $581
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX control arm?
Asking prices from 116 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Acura MDX control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Acura MDX control arm costs $45 to $581, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 833 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$157
Grade C (fair)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$47–$581575 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$298202 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$801 listings
Grade XUngraded$46–$20055 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $47–$581 | 575 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$298 | 202 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$80 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $46–$200 | 55 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$157
Grade C$80
Ungraded$93
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$581 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX control arm is listed
We found priced Acura MDX control arm listings at 116 salvage yards across 27 states. Florida supplies the most, with 218 listings (26% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $96, while South Carolina yards ask $309, 222% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 218 | 26 | $125-24% |
| California | 146 | 22 | $105-36% |
| North Carolina | 92 | 4 | $200+21% |
| Texas | 52 | 19 | $96-42% |
| South Carolina | 42 | 2 | $309+87% |
| Arizona | 35 | 7 | $166+1% |
| Michigan | 32 | 2 | $200+21% |
| Nevada | 30 | 2 | $127-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $165 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $165
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $260–$615
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura MDX control arm cost by year?
2025106 listingsFits 4 years$200$65 – $4872024106 listingsFits 4 years$200$65 – $4872023105 listingsFits 4 years$241$75 – $5812022106 listingsFits 4 years$225$65 – $4872020113 listingsFits 7 years$106$46 – $3302019113 listingsFits 7 years$138$66 – $329201881 listingsFits 7 years$100$47 – $2982017113 listingsFits 7 years$100$45 – $2702016100 listingsFits 7 years$75$75 – $2592015100 listingsFits 7 years$106$46 – $330
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 150% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $200.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L (Type S), RH, lists at a $150 median, while 3.5L, RH commands $200, a 33% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $241. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 15% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 8% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 65% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±219%
Engine Computer
$135median
$35$625
11wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
12wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsAcuraMDX
4Runner$193
MDX$165
$28 diff8,379 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$180
MDX$165
$15 diff7,543 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$100
MDX$165
$65 diff7,420 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsAcuraMDX
Mustang$75
MDX$165
$90 diff7,388 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsAcuraMDX
Charger$75
MDX$165
$90 diff6,705 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$120
MDX$165
$45 diff6,622 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Audiwide ±98%
Audi Q3
$143median
$40$321
Audiwide ±205%
Audi Q5
$95median
$25$415
Audiwide ±243%
Audi Q7
$83median
$44$447
BMWwide ±201%
BMW 330i
$125median
$25$528
BMWwide ±142%
BMW 530i
$125median
$45$400
BMWwide ±78%
BMW M3
$210median
$60$386
Common questions
Acura MDX control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $165 across 833 priced listings from 116 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX control arm?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX control arm replacement typically runs $260–$615 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $165, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura MDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura MDX control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX control arm fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.