Used Mitsubishi Lancer steering column from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Mitsubishi Lancer steering column?

Asking prices from 158 salvage yards in 35 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 9, 2026
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Part overview

About the Mitsubishi Lancer steering column

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Price summary

A used Mitsubishi Lancer steering column costs $51 to $290, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 368 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2017 (10 model years), updated Oct 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$109
Grade B (good)$128
Grade C (fair)$100

Mitsubishi Lancer steering column price snapshot

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Low
$51
Average
$123
High
$290
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$51–$290294 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$28725 listings
Grade CVisible wear$56–$1256 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$25043 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$290 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mitsubishi Lancer steering column is listed

We found priced Mitsubishi Lancer steering column listings at 158 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 64 listings (16% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $96, while Wisconsin yards ask $251, 161% 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
California6415$100-1%
Arizona5111$96-5%
Florida4320$145+44%
Texas4011$100-1%
Georgia2010$126+25%
Utah207$100-1%
Illinois145$115+14%
Wisconsin124$251+149%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mitsubishi Lancer steering column replacement cost?

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Used part
$101
Mitsubishi Lancer median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$290–$850
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 (2017)

Other years20162015
(floor shift), w/o passive entry; w/o rain sensor; fog lamps36 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$96$51 – $156
(floor shift), w/o passive entry; w/o rain sensor; w/o fog lamps32 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$100$60 – $268
(floor shift), passive entry (fog lamps), w/o rain sensor29 listingsInterchange 2008–2017$100$63 – $227
(floor shift), passive entry (fog lamps), rain sensor26 listingsInterchange 2009–2017$115$75 – $276
(floor shift), w/o passive entry; rain sensor5 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$121$100 – $190

Model-year comparison

What does a Mitsubishi Lancer steering column cost by year?

$90$100$111$121$131201520162017
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mitsubishi Lancer steering column cost?

Asking prices for a used Mitsubishi Lancer steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 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 9% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $109.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (floor shift), w/o passive entry; w/o rain sensor; fog lamps, lists at a $96 median, while (floor shift), w/o passive entry; rain sensor commands $121, a 26% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2008–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mitsubishi Lancer sits 30% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 19% below the Subaru Outback ($125), and 30% 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 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The median asking price is $101 across 368 priced listings from 158 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $109. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Mitsubishi Lancer steering column?

Using a used part, a Mitsubishi Lancer steering column replacement typically runs $290–$850 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $101, 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 Mitsubishi Lancer model years does this price guide cover?

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

Which Mitsubishi Lancer steering column years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mitsubishi Lancer steering column fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Column Cost — From $51 to $290