Jeep Wrangler control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $160
- High
- $319
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler control arm?
Asking prices from 92 salvage yards in 23 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 22, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler control arm costs $40 to $319, with a median asking price of $177. Based on 491 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$177
Grade B (good)$205
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$319430 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$26229 listings
Grade XUngraded$49–$12032 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$319 | 430 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$262 | 29 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $49–$120 | 32 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$177
Grade B$205
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$319 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Wrangler control arm is listed
We found priced Jeep Wrangler control arm listings at 92 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 126 listings (19% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $50, while South Carolina yards ask $298, 496% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 126 | 13 | $100-44% |
| Florida | 120 | 13 | $260+47% |
| Michigan | 114 | 8 | $50-72% |
| Indiana | 86 | 5 | $200+13% |
| Wisconsin | 35 | 5 | $199+12% |
| South Carolina | 21 | 1 | $298+68% |
| Illinois | 19 | 3 | $80-55% |
| Colorado | 19 | 4 | $149-16% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $177 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $177
- Jeep Wrangler median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $270–$625
- 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 Jeep Wrangler control arm cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$190$50 – $250202450 listingsFits 7 years$193$50 – $260202350 listingsFits 6 years$193$50 – $260202250 listingsFits 6 years$193$50 – $260202150 listingsFits 6 years$262$65 – $319202050 listingsFits 6 years$262$65 – $319201950 listingsFits 7 years$125$55 – $212201845 listingsFits 17 years$238$50 – $308201750 listingsFits 5 years$76$49 – $209201650 listingsFits 3 years$95$40 – $232201550 listingsFits 5 years$75$49 – $209
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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, (LHD), VIN W (6th digit, JK body), lists at a $74 median, while (LHD), VIN X (6th digit, JL body) commands $276, a 273% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2020 tops the table at $262. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler sits 8% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 2% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 77% 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 Jeep Wrangler parts are priced?
01wide ±208%
Wheels
$195median
$40$850
02wide ±140%
Fender
$266median
$62$807
03wide ±130%
Axle Shaft
$235median
$75$687
04wide ±177%
Radiator
$173median
$35$649
05wide ±118%
Side Mirror
$157median
$40$410
06wide ±173%
Transfer Case
$847median
$139$3,066
07wide ±166%
Tail Light
$250median
$45$875
08wide ±249%
Alternator
$193median
$40$1,000
09wide ±68%
Engine
$4,600median
$2,499$8,730
10wide ±154%
Steering Rack
$195median
$65$665
11wide ±170%
Headlight Assembly
$206median
$40$741
12wide ±105%
Starter
$124median
$35$295
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Wrangler control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsJeepWrangler
4Runner$193
Wrangler$177
$16 diff8,037 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsJeepWrangler
Class$180
Wrangler$177
$3 diff7,201 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsJeepWrangler
Camaro$125
Wrangler$177
$52 diff5,972 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesGLEClassvsJeepWrangler
Class$319
Wrangler$177
$142 diff5,199 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$125
Wrangler$177
$52 diff4,261 listings
Control ArmcompareChrysler300vsJeepWrangler
300$80
Wrangler$177
$97 diff3,927 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
Jeepwide ±97%
Jeep Cherokee
$135median
$35$298
Jeepwide ±138%
Jeep Compass
$106median
$35$327
Jeepwide ±108%
Jeep Gladiator
$125median
$50$319
Jeepwide ±111%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$196median
$50$487
Jeepwide ±108%
Jeep Renegade
$100median
$39$254
Jeepwide ±71%
Jeep Wagoneer
$271median
$100$483
Common questions
Jeep Wrangler control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $177 across 491 priced listings from 92 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $177. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler control arm?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler control arm replacement typically runs $270–$625 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $177, 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 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler control arm fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.