Subaru Forester steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $144
- High
- $368
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester steering column?
Asking prices from 304 salvage yards in 34 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 Forester 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 Forester steering column costs $50 to $368, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 1,493 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$3681,181 listings
Grade BStandard used$56–$345254 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$2409 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$19549 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$368 | 1,181 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $56–$345 | 254 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$240 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$195 | 49 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$126
Grade B$126
Grade C$95
Ungraded$99
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$368 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester steering column is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester steering column listings at 304 salvage yards across 34 states. Texas supplies the most, with 208 listings (14% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Georgia yards ask $150, 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 208 | 32 | $126 |
| Utah | 195 | 12 | $116-8% |
| California | 175 | 25 | $100-21% |
| Florida | 132 | 31 | $120-5% |
| Colorado | 104 | 12 | $147+17% |
| Georgia | 86 | 21 | $150+19% |
| Illinois | 71 | 23 | $125-1% |
| Arizona | 64 | 4 | $126 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $126 national median.
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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
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 – $345202398 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$136$75 – $3452017250 listingsFits 2 years$121$50 – $3562016200 listingsFits 3 years$132$55 – $2962015200 listingsFits 4 years$118$60 – $345
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 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: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $118, while 2024 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 13% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 1% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 13% 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.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±120%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$40$343
06wide ±150%
Grille
$190median
$49$618
07wide ±113%
Fender
$283median
$80$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
12wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsSubaruForester
Impreza$145
Forester$126
$19 diff6,950 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsSubaruForester
Outback$125
Forester$126
$1 diff6,733 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsSubaruForester
Prius$111
Forester$126
$15 diff6,081 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruForester
Class$210
Forester$126
$84 diff5,882 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruForester
Class$225
Forester$126
$99 diff5,583 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$170
Forester$126
$44 diff5,574 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 ±151%
Subaru Ascent
$143median
$60$493
Subaruwide ±128%
Subaru Crosstrek
$145median
$50$420
Subaruwide ±172%
Subaru Impreza
$145median
$45$544
Subaruwide ±200%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$45$544
Subaruwide ±140%
Subaru WRX
$197median
$50$600
Common questions
Subaru Forester steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $126 across 1,493 priced listings from 304 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $126. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $118.
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.
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, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester steering column fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.