Buick Encore control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $88
- High
- $276
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore control arm?
Asking prices from 46 salvage yards in 5 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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Last updatedOct 16, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore control arm costs $30 to $276, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 507 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$71
Grade B (good)$135
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$276371 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$26568 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$10068 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$276 | 371 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$265 | 68 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$100 | 68 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$71
Grade B$135
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$276 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore control arm is listed
We found priced Buick Encore control arm listings at 46 salvage yards across 5 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 158 listings (30% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $55, while Nevada yards ask $105, 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 158 | 10 | $71 |
| California | 154 | 15 | $75+6% |
| Florida | 142 | 13 | $55-23% |
| Nevada | 69 | 3 | $105+48% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $71 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $71
- Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $165–$520
- 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 Buick Encore control arm cost by year?
2022100 listingsFits 10 years$71$30 – $2652021100 listingsFits 9 years$75$42 – $1902020100 listingsFits 10 years$71$30 – $2652019100 listingsFits 10 years$75$30 – $2652018100 listingsFits 9 years$55$45 – $2762017100 listingsFits 9 years$55$45 – $2602016100 listingsFits 10 years$71$30 – $2652015100 listingsFits 10 years$75$30 – $265
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $70 median, while RH commands $71, a 1% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $55, while 2015 tops the table at $75. Parts from 2013–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore sits 63% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 61% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 29% below 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 Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsBuickEncore
4Runner$193
Encore$71
$122 diff8,053 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsBuickEncore
Class$180
Encore$71
$109 diff7,217 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$100
Encore$71
$29 diff7,094 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsBuickEncore
Mustang$75
Encore$71
$4 diff7,062 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsBuickEncore
Charger$75
Encore$71
$4 diff6,379 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsBuickEncore
Class$120
Encore$71
$49 diff6,296 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 ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
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
Buickwide ±172%
Buick Enclave
$75median
$40$298
Buickwide ±230%
Buick Encore GX
$82median
$43$420
Buickwide ±203%
Buick Envision
$91median
$35$405
Buickwide ±214%
Buick Regal
$65median
$20$298
Common questions
Buick Encore control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $71 across 507 priced listings from 46 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $71. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $55.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore control arm?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore control arm replacement typically runs $165–$520 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $71, 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 Buick Encore model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore control arm fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.