Nissan Altima steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $152
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima steering column?
Asking prices from 288 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 Nissan Altima steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Nissan Altima steering column costs $45 to $420, with a median asking price of $121. Based on 994 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$122
Grade B (good)$159
Grade C (fair)$115
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$420638 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$413209 listings
Grade CVisible wear$76–$12512 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$200135 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$420 | 638 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$413 | 209 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $76–$125 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$200 | 135 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$122
Grade B$159
Grade C$115
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$420 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima steering column is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima steering column listings at 288 salvage yards across 38 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 307 listings (23% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $102, while Illinois yards ask $195, 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 307 | 23 | $104-14% |
| Texas | 237 | 47 | $119-2% |
| California | 165 | 28 | $121 |
| Florida | 133 | 24 | $102-16% |
| Illinois | 73 | 22 | $195+61% |
| Georgia | 36 | 8 | $145+20% |
| North Carolina | 32 | 9 | $138+14% |
| Nebraska | 28 | 8 | $182+50% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $121 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $121
- Nissan Altima 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima steering column cost by year?
202536 listingsFits 2 years$204$95 – $310202450 listingsFits 2 years$211$102 – $221202350 listingsFits 3 years$159$100 – $3612022100 listingsFits 3 years$136$69 – $420202168 listingsFits 3 years$136$75 – $270202044 listingsFits 2 years$213$75 – $2182019100 listingsFits 2 years$181$45 – $4132018241 listingsFits 6 years$104$50 – $3072017242 listingsFits 6 years$106$50 – $3452016242 listingsFits 6 years$104$57 – $3382015242 listingsFits 6 years$104$57 – $338
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 6% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $122.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, fog lamps, lists at a $136 median, while w/o fog lamps commands $146, a 7% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $104, while 2020 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 17% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 3% 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
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±272%
Side Mirror
$125median
$25$705
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
03wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
04wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
05wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
06wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
07wide ±159%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$400
08wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
09wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
10wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
12wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsNissanAltima
Impreza$145
Altima$121
$24 diff6,451 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsNissanAltima
Civic$145
Altima$121
$24 diff5,844 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsNissanAltima
Prius$111
Altima$121
$10 diff5,582 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$210
Altima$121
$89 diff5,383 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsNissanAltima
Class$225
Altima$121
$104 diff5,084 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$200
Altima$121
$79 diff5,046 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Nissanwide ±104%
Nissan Frontier
$187median
$50$440
Nissanwide ±185%
Nissan Kicks
$133median
$45$538
Nissanwide ±126%
Nissan Murano
$175median
$60$500
Nissanwide ±127%
Nissan Pathfinder
$150median
$60$440
Nissanwide ±156%
Nissan Rogue
$131median
$35$445
Nissanwide ±136%
Nissan Sentra
$105median
$45$331
Nissanwide ±86%
Nissan Titan
$219median
$70$445
Nissanwide ±256%
Nissan Versa
$120median
$30$644
Common questions
Nissan Altima steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $121 across 994 priced listings from 288 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $122. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $104.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima steering column?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima steering column replacement typically runs $310–$870 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $121, 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 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima steering column fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.