Subaru Outback control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $116
- High
- $268
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback control arm?
Asking prices from 207 salvage yards in 38 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 Outback 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 Outback control arm costs $25 to $268, with a median asking price of $112. Based on 793 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$86
Grade C (fair)$36
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$268652 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$21386 listings
Grade CVisible wear$36–$363 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$19952 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$268 | 652 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$213 | 86 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $36–$36 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$199 | 52 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$86
Grade C$36
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$268 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback control arm is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback control arm listings at 207 salvage yards across 38 states. Indiana supplies the most, with 199 listings (14% of the total) from 4 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $60, while Ohio yards ask $144, 140% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 199 | 4 | $116+4% |
| California | 116 | 21 | $75-33% |
| Connecticut | 108 | 8 | $109-3% |
| North Carolina | 92 | 19 | $75-33% |
| Ohio | 90 | 5 | $144+29% |
| Wisconsin | 88 | 13 | $75-33% |
| Michigan | 82 | 7 | $133+19% |
| Illinois | 67 | 10 | $60-46% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $112 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $112
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$560
- 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 Outback control arm cost by year?
202572 listings$100$45 – $219202488 listings$182$25 – $2682023100 listingsFits 7 years$85$36 – $2602022100 listingsFits 6 years$133$50 – $2492021100 listingsFits 7 years$85$36 – $2602020100 listingsFits 6 years$116$50 – $249201972 listingsFits 6 years$76$55 – $1592018100 listingsFits 6 years$133$50 – $249201791 listingsFits 7 years$61$35 – $215201671 listingsFits 5 years$85$39 – $1952015100 listingsFits 5 years$112$39 – $195
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback 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 222% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $116.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $61, while 2024 tops the table at $182. Parts from 2017–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 42% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 38% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 12% 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 Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±164%
Tail Light
$125median
$40$450
03wide ±257%
Wheels
$150median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±172%
Engine
$1,430median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±114%
AC Compressor
$135median
$35$343
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsSubaruOutback
4Runner$193
Outback$112
$81 diff8,339 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$180
Outback$112
$68 diff7,503 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsSubaruOutback
Camaro$125
Outback$112
$13 diff6,274 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$319
Outback$112
$207 diff5,501 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$125
Outback$112
$13 diff4,563 listings
Control ArmcompareChrysler300vsSubaruOutback
300$80
Outback$112
$32 diff4,229 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 ±151%
Subaru Crosstrek
$106median
$29$349
Subaruwide ±118%
Subaru Forester
$120median
$34$316
Subaruwide ±160%
Subaru Impreza
$100median
$30$349
Subaruwide ±163%
Subaru WRX
$132median
$42$472
Common questions
Subaru Outback control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $112 across 793 priced listings from 207 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback control arm?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback control arm replacement typically runs $205–$560 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $112, 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 Outback 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 Outback control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback control arm fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.