Used power steering pump prices

Across 135 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used power steering pump guide medians run from $41 to $831, with a typical median of $136. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used power steering pump from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new power steering pump replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used power steering pumps. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $41–$831 range for a grade-A power steering pump with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A ps pump is another name for a power steering pump. Other common names include steering pump, hydraulic power steering pump. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.

Rotate the pump pulley by hand to ensure smooth rotation without grinding, side-to-side shaft play, or sticky spots. Check the fluid reservoir ports and pulley shaft seal area for dark fluid leaks, and verify that the pulley is not bent or cracked.

Common symptoms include heavy or stiff steering, a whining or groaning noise when turning the steering wheel, and metal flakes floating in the power steering reservoir. Fluid leaks around the pump shaft or reservoir hose barbs are also clear failure signs.

A low-mileage used OEM power steering pump is often far quieter and more durable than low-cost aftermarket pumps, which frequently hum or leak prematurely. Original factory pumps match the hydraulic pressure requirements specified by your vehicle's steering rack.

Most salvage yards include the pressed-on drive pulley and attached plastic fluid reservoir, but you should verify this prior to ordering. Having the original factory pulley attached saves you the trouble of using special pulley puller and installer tools.

Completely flush the old, contaminated fluid from the steering rack and lines, refilling the system with the exact fluid type specified by the manufacturer. Bleed trapped air from the system by turning the steering wheel lock-to-lock several times with the front wheels raised.

Immediate pump failure is almost always caused by running the pump dry without proper system bleeding or introducing metal debris left over in the steering rack lines. Installing an inline fluid filter and flushing the lines thoroughly protects the replacement pump from internal scoring.