Used Fiat 500 steering column from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Fiat 500 steering column?

Asking prices from 431 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 29, 2026
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Part overview

About the Fiat 500 steering column

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Price summary

A used Fiat 500 steering column costs $30 to $349, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 740 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$95

Fiat 500 steering column price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$137
High
$349
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$349645 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$28233 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$959 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$15053 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$349 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Fiat 500 steering column is listed

We found priced Fiat 500 steering column listings at 431 salvage yards across 43 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 215 listings (10% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $195, 160% 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
Michigan21523$195+63%
Texas16230$100-17%
California15222$100-17%
Pennsylvania14116$117-2%
Indiana13819$90-25%
Florida10425$125+4%
New Jersey8515$121+1%
Illinois7518$75-37%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Fiat 500 steering column replacement cost?

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Used part
$120
Fiat 500 median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$310–$870
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Fiat 500 steering column cost by year?

$90$128$166$204$2432015201620172018202020212025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Fiat 500 steering column cost?

Asking prices for a used Fiat 500 steering column 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 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2020 tops the table at $231. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Fiat 500 sits 17% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 4% below the Subaru Outback ($125), and 17% below the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used steering column: what to check

  1. Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
  2. Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
  3. Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
  4. Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
  5. Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.

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How much is a used steering column for a Fiat 500?

The median asking price is $120 across 740 priced listings from 431 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Fiat 500 steering column?

Using a used part, a Fiat 500 steering column replacement typically runs $310–$870 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Fiat 500 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Fiat 500 steering column years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Fiat 500 steering column fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Fiat 500 Steering Column Cost — From $30 to $349