Used Hyundai Sonata control arm from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Hyundai Sonata control arm?

Asking prices from 165 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Hyundai Sonata control arm

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Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary

A used Hyundai Sonata control arm costs $36 to $396, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 853 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$170
Grade C (fair)$50

Hyundai Sonata control arm price snapshot

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Low
$36
Average
$128
High
$396
1,145 listings observed · 853 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$396595 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$298156 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$36–$225100 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $36–$396 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Hyundai Sonata control arm is listed

We found priced Hyundai Sonata control arm listings at 165 salvage yards across 32 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 322 listings (28% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $218, 191% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Arizona32219$75-12%
Florida17421$135+59%
California10727$75-12%
Illinois1067$176+107%
Indiana854$80-6%
Michigan738$218+156%
Wisconsin598$100+18%
Georgia365$178+109%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $85 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Hyundai Sonata control arm replacement cost?

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Used part
$85
Hyundai Sonata median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$180–$535
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Hyundai Sonata control arm cost by year?

$63$112$162$211$26020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Hyundai Sonata control arm cost?

Asking prices for a used Hyundai Sonata 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 70% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $85.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using Hyundai Sonata and similar models, lists at a $217 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Hyundai Sonata commands $250, a 15% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $70, while 2025 tops the table at $248. Parts from 2016–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Sonata sits 56% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 53% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 15% 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

  1. 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.
  2. Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
  3. Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used control arm for a Hyundai Sonata?

The median asking price is $85 across 853 priced listings from 165 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $85. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $70.

How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Sonata control arm?

Using a used part, a Hyundai Sonata control arm replacement typically runs $180–$535 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $85, 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 Hyundai Sonata model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 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 Hyundai Sonata control arm years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Sonata control arm fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Hyundai Sonata Control Arm Cost — From $36 to $396