Subaru Ascent steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $165
- High
- $493
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Ascent steering column?
Asking prices from 260 salvage yards in 41 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 Subaru Ascent steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Subaru Ascent steering column costs $60 to $493, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 966 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$141
Grade B (good)$158
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$420498 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$493434 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$34534 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$420 | 498 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$493 | 434 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$345 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$141
Grade B$158
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$493 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Ascent steering column is listed
We found priced Subaru Ascent steering column listings at 260 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 175 listings (14% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Wisconsin yards ask $231, 131% 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 | 175 | 18 | $100-30% |
| Texas | 118 | 19 | $126-12% |
| Illinois | 87 | 16 | $194+36% |
| Wisconsin | 60 | 13 | $231+62% |
| Missouri | 54 | 10 | $212+48% |
| Indiana | 53 | 9 | $159+11% |
| Utah | 49 | 3 | $158+10% |
| Colorado | 48 | 5 | $153+7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Ascent steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Subaru Ascent median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $335–$895
- 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 Subaru Ascent steering column cost by year?
2025138 listingsFits 7 years$150$60 – $4202024135 listingsFits 6 years$136$75 – $4932023136 listingsFits 6 years$131$75 – $4932022139 listingsFits 7 years$171$60 – $4132021124 listingsFits 6 years$126$75 – $4932020188 listingsFits 7 years$175$60 – $4132019186 listingsFits 6 years$131$75 – $49320182 listingsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Ascent steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Ascent steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (floor shift), keyless ignition (fog lamps), lists at a $136 median, while (floor shift), conventional ignition, w/o fog lamps commands $187, a 38% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $126, while 2020 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Ascent sits 1% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 14% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 1% 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 Subaru Ascent parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$21$410
02wide ±131%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$35$305
03wide ±123%
Air Bag
$320median
$65$850
04wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$300median
$99$840
05wide ±177%
Center Console
$125median
$50$493
06wide ±90%
Front Seat
$226median
$93$500
07wide ±159%
Car Radio
$235median
$64$812
08wide ±149%
Wheels
$204median
$52$658
09wide ±105%
Tail Light
$170median
$55$413
10wide ±93%
Strut
$139median
$40$299
11wide ±153%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$255
12wide ±75%
Axle Shaft
$155median
$50$281
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Ascent steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsSubaruAscent
Impreza$145
Ascent$143
$2 diff6,423 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsSubaruAscent
Outback$125
Ascent$143
$18 diff6,206 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsSubaruAscent
Civic$145
Ascent$143
$2 diff5,816 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsSubaruAscent
Prius$111
Ascent$143
$32 diff5,554 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$210
Ascent$143
$67 diff5,355 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$225
Ascent$143
$82 diff5,056 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
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±178%
Audi A4
$156median
$45$599
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A6
$146median
$50$574
Subaruwide ±128%
Subaru Crosstrek
$145median
$50$420
Subaruwide ±126%
Subaru Forester
$126median
$50$368
Subaruwide ±172%
Subaru Impreza
$145median
$45$544
Subaruwide ±200%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$45$544
Subaruwide ±140%
Subaru WRX
$197median
$50$600
Common questions
Subaru Ascent steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Subaru Ascent?
The median asking price is $143 across 966 priced listings from 260 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $141. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Ascent steering column?
Using a used part, a Subaru Ascent steering column replacement typically runs $335–$895 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $143, 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 Subaru Ascent model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Ascent steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Ascent steering column fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.