Subaru Crosstrek control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $128
- High
- $349
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Crosstrek control arm?
Asking prices from 353 salvage yards in 47 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek control arm costs $29 to $349, with a median asking price of $106. Based on 1,469 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$115
Grade B (good)$116
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$3491,093 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$305273 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$12016 listings
Grade XUngraded$29–$15087 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$349 | 1,093 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$305 | 273 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$120 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $29–$150 | 87 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$115
Grade B$116
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$349 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Crosstrek control arm is listed
We found priced Subaru Crosstrek control arm listings at 353 salvage yards across 47 states. North Carolina supplies the most, with 283 listings (16% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in North Carolina ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $199, 165% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 283 | 23 | $75-29% |
| California | 224 | 33 | $95-10% |
| Florida | 175 | 23 | $199+88% |
| Georgia | 106 | 13 | $124+17% |
| Michigan | 81 | 22 | $140+32% |
| South Carolina | 68 | 8 | $158+49% |
| Colorado | 57 | 10 | $100-6% |
| Missouri | 54 | 13 | $125+18% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $106 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Crosstrek control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $106
- Subaru Crosstrek median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$555
- 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 Subaru Crosstrek control arm cost by year?
202590 listings$145$65 – $2932024200 listingsFits 7 years$140$50 – $2622023100 listingsFits 5 years$172$95 – $3492022200 listingsFits 8 years$75$34 – $3142021200 listingsFits 8 years$75$34 – $3142020200 listingsFits 8 years$100$50 – $3052019107 listingsFits 8 years$105$35 – $3142018100 listingsFits 6 years$125$45 – $2502017100 listingsFits 5 years$65$30 – $2282016198 listingsFits 5 years$81$40 – $2002015199 listingsFits 5 years$100$29 – $316
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Crosstrek control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Crosstrek 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 53% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $115.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built, LH, lists at a $125 median, while Japan built, RH commands $150, a 20% 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 $65, while 2023 tops the table at $172. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Crosstrek sits 45% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 41% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 6% 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 Subaru Crosstrek parts are priced?
01wide ±129%
Side Mirror
$190median
$40$530
02wide ±120%
Fender
$230median
$95$645
03wide ±205%
Wheels
$150median
$35$650
04wide ±147%
Tail Light
$145median
$45$470
05wide ±134%
Strut
$106median
$36$320
06wide ±181%
Transmission
$1,475median
$300$5,625
07wide ±120%
Engine
$1,920median
$619$5,224
08wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$40$385
09wide ±166%
Grille
$199median
$38$699
10wide ±165%
Steering Rack
$227median
$50$800
11wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$108$1,600
12wide ±122%
Radiator
$193median
$50$520
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Crosstrek control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsSubaruCrosstrek
4Runner$193
Crosstrek$106
$87 diff9,015 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruCrosstrek
Class$180
Crosstrek$106
$74 diff8,179 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsSubaruCrosstrek
Camaro$125
Crosstrek$106
$19 diff6,950 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruCrosstrek
Class$319
Crosstrek$106
$213 diff6,177 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsSubaruCrosstrek
Explorer$125
Crosstrek$106
$19 diff5,239 listings
Control ArmcompareChrysler300vsSubaruCrosstrek
300$80
Crosstrek$106
$26 diff4,905 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
Subaruwide ±177%
Subaru Ascent
$103median
$40$405
Subaruwide ±118%
Subaru Forester
$120median
$34$316
Subaruwide ±160%
Subaru Impreza
$100median
$30$349
Subaruwide ±108%
Subaru Outback
$112median
$25$268
Subaruwide ±163%
Subaru WRX
$132median
$42$472
Common questions
Subaru Crosstrek control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Subaru Crosstrek?
The median asking price is $106 across 1,469 priced listings from 353 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $115. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Crosstrek control arm?
Using a used part, a Subaru Crosstrek control arm replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $106, 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 Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Crosstrek 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.