Used Nissan Sentra control arm from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Nissan Sentra control arm?

Asking prices from 135 salvage yards in 23 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 24, 2026
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Part overview

About the Nissan Sentra control arm

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Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary

A used Nissan Sentra control arm costs $35 to $331, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 680 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$85

Nissan Sentra control arm price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$114
High
$331
1,155 listings observed · 680 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$316437 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$331118 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$169125 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$331 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Nissan Sentra control arm is listed

We found priced Nissan Sentra control arm listings at 135 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 204 listings (30% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Mississippi ask a median $50, while Florida yards ask $134, 168% 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
California20438$75
Arizona19514$75
Texas6821$80+7%
Florida6319$134+79%
Louisiana333$70-7%
Mississippi333$50-33%
Colorado164$83+11%
Utah136$85+13%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Nissan Sentra control arm replacement cost?

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Used part
$75
Nissan Sentra median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$170–$525
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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Condition grade (optional)

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

RH37 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$130$45 – $293
LH35 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$125$65 – $331

Model-year comparison

What does a Nissan Sentra control arm cost by year?

$63$94$125$156$18720152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Nissan Sentra control arm cost?

Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra 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 $125 median, while RH commands $130, a 4% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $70, while 2024 tops the table at $178. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 61% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 58% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 25% 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 Nissan Sentra?

The median asking price is $75 across 680 priced listings from 135 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $70.

How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra control arm?

Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra control arm replacement typically runs $170–$525 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $75, 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 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra control arm years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra control arm fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Nissan Sentra Control Arm Cost — From $35 to $331