Subaru Outback steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $153
- High
- $544
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback steering column?
Asking prices from 597 salvage yards in 46 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 Outback 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 Outback steering column costs $45 to $544, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 5,240 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$115
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$5444,051 listings
Grade BStandard used$55–$4201,079 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$13319 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$30091 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$544 | 4,051 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$420 | 1,079 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$133 | 19 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$300 | 91 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$125
Grade C$115
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$544 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback steering column is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback steering column listings at 597 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 496 listings (9% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $218, 118% 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 | 496 | 39 | $100-20% |
| Texas | 388 | 31 | $111-11% |
| Utah | 360 | 12 | $100-20% |
| Michigan | 294 | 42 | $218+74% |
| Colorado | 274 | 12 | $101-19% |
| Indiana | 257 | 17 | $143+14% |
| New York | 241 | 30 | $187+50% |
| Ohio | 208 | 34 | $125 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Subaru Outback 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 Outback steering column cost by year?
202554 listings$245$100 – $360202460 listings$240$75 – $4132023881 listingsFits 7 years$150$45 – $4132022383 listingsFits 7 years$160$45 – $4132021885 listingsFits 7 years$121$45 – $5232020648 listingsFits 7 years$149$57 – $3802019581 listingsFits 7 years$121$55 – $4202018892 listingsFits 7 years$124$45 – $5232017890 listingsFits 7 years$124$45 – $5232016682 listingsFits 5 years$117$59 – $5442015461 listingsFits 5 years$115$59 – $544
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 $125.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $115, while 2025 tops the table at $245. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 14% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 14% below the Honda Civic ($145), and 13% above the Toyota Prius ($111) 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 Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±171%
Tail Light
$120median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
Fender
$200median
$75$525
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsSubaruOutback
Impreza$145
Outback$125
$20 diff10,697 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsToyotaPrius
Outback$125
Prius$111
$14 diff9,828 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsMercedesGLEClass
Outback$125
Class$210
$85 diff9,629 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsMercedesSClass
Outback$125
Class$225
$100 diff9,330 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsToyotaRAV4
Outback$125
RAV4$170
$45 diff9,321 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsFordF250
Outback$125
F250$258
$133 diff9,214 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 ±126%
Subaru Forester
$126median
$50$368
Subaruwide ±172%
Subaru Impreza
$145median
$45$544
Subaruwide ±140%
Subaru WRX
$197median
$50$600
Common questions
Subaru Outback steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $125 across 5,240 priced listings from 597 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $115.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback steering column?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback steering column replacement typically runs $315–$875 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $125, 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 Outback 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 Outback steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback 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.