Tesla Model 3 steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $243
- High
- $623
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 steering column?
Asking prices from 112 salvage yards in 30 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
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model 3 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Tesla Model 3 steering column costs $60 to $623, with a median asking price of $232. Based on 340 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$245
Grade B (good)$232
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$623224 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$35066 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$35050 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$623 | 224 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$350 | 66 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$350 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$245
Grade B$232
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$623 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model 3 steering column is listed
We found priced Tesla Model 3 steering column listings at 112 salvage yards across 30 states. Texas supplies the most, with 65 listings (19% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $137, while North Carolina yards ask $390, 185% 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 | 65 | 16 | $150-35% |
| California | 58 | 18 | $150-35% |
| Florida | 18 | 5 | $350+51% |
| North Carolina | 18 | 6 | $390+68% |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | 5 | $201-13% |
| South Carolina | 14 | 3 | $360+55% |
| Missouri | 14 | 5 | $245+6% |
| Arizona | 14 | 3 | $137-41% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $232 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $232
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $420–$980
- 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 Tesla Model 3 steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 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 6% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $245.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2025 tops the table at $496. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 60% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 86% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 60% above 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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Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsTeslaModel3
Impreza$145
3$232
$87 diff5,797 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsTeslaModel3
Outback$125
3$232
$107 diff5,580 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsTeslaModel3
Civic$145
3$232
$87 diff5,190 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsTeslaModel3
Prius$111
3$232
$121 diff4,928 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$210
3$232
$22 diff4,729 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$225
3$232
$7 diff4,430 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
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q3
$228median
$75$493
Audiwide ±142%
Audi Q5
$167median
$45$520
Teslawide ±94%
Tesla Model S
$243median
$45$504
Teslawide ±85%
Tesla Model X
$299median
$99$605
Teslawide ±85%
Tesla Model Y
$254median
$69$500
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $232 across 340 priced listings from 112 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $245. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 steering column?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 steering column replacement typically runs $420–$980 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $232, 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 Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model 3 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 steering column fitments across 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.