Subaru Forester steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $147
- High
- $752
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester steering column ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester steering column cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester steering column costs $65 to $752, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 910 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Sep 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$130
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$435670 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$420204 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$954 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$75232 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$435 | 670 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$420 | 204 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$95 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$752 | 32 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$126
Grade B$130
Grade C$95
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$752 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $126
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$875
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester steering column cost by year?
202526 listingsFits 2 years$145$100 – $3012024100 listingsFits 6 years$146$75 – $752202398 listingsFits 6 years$121$75 – $3392022150 listingsFits 6 years$126$65 – $3532021150 listingsFits 6 years$126$65 – $3402020148 listingsFits 6 years$121$65 – $3682019150 listingsFits 6 years$126$65 – $3402018250 listingsFits 2 years$140$75 – $435
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester steering column cost?
Based on 910 listings, a used steering column for the Subaru Forester runs $126 at the median, ranging $65–$752. That figure comes from 910 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $126.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (floor shift), w/o fog lamps, lists at a $145 median, while (floor shift), fog lamps commands $161, a 11% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $121, while 2024 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 1% below the Subaru Outback ($127), 12% below the Honda Civic ($144), and 16% below the Subaru Impreza ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
15wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
16wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
17wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
18wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
19wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
20wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
21wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
22wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
23wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
24wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
25wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
28wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
29wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
30wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
31wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
32wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
33wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
34wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
35wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
36wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruOutbackvsSubaruForester
Outback$127
Forester$126
$1 diff5,067 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruImprezavsSubaruForester
Impreza$150
Forester$126
$24 diff4,828 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsSubaruForester
Prius$115
Forester$126
$11 diff4,519 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$171
Forester$126
$45 diff4,488 listings
Steering ColumncompareNissanRoguevsSubaruForester
Rogue$132
Forester$126
$6 diff3,611 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaPilotvsSubaruForester
Pilot$194
Forester$126
$68 diff3,467 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±258%
Acura MDX
$159median
$75$894
Acurawide ±120%
Acura RDX
$127median
$50$354
BMWwide ±261%
BMW X3
$181median
$50$995
BMWwide ±414%
BMW X5
$195median
$30$1,644
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Colorado
$158median
$40$445
Chevywide ±160%
Chevy Equinox
$120median
$30$413
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Malibu
$136median
$30$435
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$192median
$50$623
Subaruwide ±128%
Subaru Crosstrek
$145median
$50$420
Subaruwide ±159%
Subaru Impreza
$150median
$45$523
Subaruwide ±202%
Subaru Outback
$127median
$30$544
Subaru
Subaru Ascent
Price data updating
Common questions
Subaru Forester steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 910 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester steering column lists between $65 and $752, with a median asking price of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester steering column?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester steering column replacement typically runs $315–$875 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $126, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester steering column?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Forester 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 Forester steering column years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester steering column listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.