Tesla Model 3 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $49
- Average
- $198
- High
- $569
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 control arm?
Asking prices from 61 salvage yards in 19 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
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 control arm costs $49 to $569, with a median asking price of $169. Based on 398 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$169
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$49–$569253 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$17044 listings
Grade XUngraded$49–$250101 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $49–$569 | 253 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$170 | 44 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $49–$250 | 101 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$169
Ungraded$175
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $49–$569 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model 3 control arm is listed
We found priced Tesla Model 3 control arm listings at 61 salvage yards across 19 states. California supplies the most, with 98 listings (25% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $353, 371% 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 | 98 | 11 | $175+4% |
| Florida | 74 | 9 | $169 |
| Texas | 62 | 7 | $75-56% |
| Illinois | 38 | 6 | $242+43% |
| North Carolina | 26 | 4 | $353+109% |
| South Carolina | 18 | 4 | $299+77% |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 2 | $203+20% |
| Nebraska | 12 | 3 | $221+31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $169 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $169
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$620
- 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 Tesla Model 3 control arm cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 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 18% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $200.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2021 tops the table at $250. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 12% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 6% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 69% 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 Tesla Model 3 parts are priced?
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Air Bag
$271median
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02wide ±116%
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$200median
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03wide ±111%
Engine Computer
$250median
$63$618
04wide ±101%
Axle Shaft
$200median
$50$454
05wide ±99%
Strut
$249median
$65$556
06wide ±198%
Engine
$1,475median
$400$6,240
07wide ±82%
Door Assembly
$850median
$350$1,750
08wide ±130%
Front Seat
$250median
$100$750
09wide ±123%
ABS Module
$237median
$48$631
10wide ±96%
Side Mirror
$416median
$150$950
11wide ±110%
Headlight Assembly
$470median
$100$1,130
12wide ±161%
Center Console
$250median
$45$849
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsTeslaModel3
4Runner$193
3$169
$24 diff7,944 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$180
3$169
$11 diff7,108 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$100
3$169
$69 diff6,985 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsTeslaModel3
Mustang$75
3$169
$94 diff6,953 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsTeslaModel3
Charger$75
3$169
$94 diff6,270 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$120
3$169
$49 diff6,187 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
Audiwide ±98%
Audi Q3
$143median
$40$321
Audiwide ±205%
Audi Q5
$95median
$25$415
Teslawide ±154%
Tesla Model S
$175median
$34$574
Teslawide ±65%
Tesla Model X
$279median
$70$434
Teslawide ±70%
Tesla Model Y
$177median
$50$299
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $169 across 398 priced listings from 61 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 control arm?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 control arm replacement typically runs $265–$620 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $169, 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 Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model 3 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 control arm fitments across 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.