Toyota Highlander steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $184
- High
- $599
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander steering column?
Asking prices from 357 salvage yards in 42 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 Toyota Highlander steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Toyota Highlander steering column costs $50 to $599, with a median asking price of $162. Based on 1,592 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$170
Grade B (good)$161
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$5991,170 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$413370 listings
Grade CVisible wear$99–$1252 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$39550 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$599 | 1,170 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$413 | 370 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $99–$125 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$395 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$170
Grade B$161
Grade C$125
Ungraded$110
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$599 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Highlander steering column is listed
We found priced Toyota Highlander steering column listings at 357 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 212 listings (13% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Wisconsin yards ask $240, 140% 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 | 212 | 30 | $100-38% |
| Michigan | 176 | 28 | $210+30% |
| Texas | 172 | 34 | $138-15% |
| Illinois | 153 | 21 | $233+44% |
| Indiana | 100 | 15 | $159-2% |
| Wisconsin | 83 | 12 | $240+48% |
| Missouri | 82 | 18 | $212+31% |
| Ohio | 63 | 17 | $166+2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $162 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $162
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $350–$910
- 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
Canada market, rain sensor
1 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$120$120 – $120Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Highlander steering column cost by year?
2025165 listingsFits 6 years$141$75 – $4202024164 listingsFits 6 years$182$50 – $4132023165 listingsFits 6 years$141$85 – $4202022107 listingsFits 6 years$138$85 – $420202179 listingsFits 6 years$141$85 – $3502020165 listingsFits 6 years$170$50 – $4132019195 listingsFits 3 years$220$60 – $5992018196 listingsFits 3 years$220$60 – $5992017240 listingsFits 3 years$141$50 – $4942016281 listingsFits 3 years$181$65 – $4202015153 listingsFits 3 years$121$52 – $450
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Highlander 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 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $170.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Canada market, rain sensor, lists at a $120 median, while US market, rain sensor commands $156, a 30% 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 $121, while 2018 tops the table at $220. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 12% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 30% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 12% 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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05wide ±170%
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06wide ±158%
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07wide ±195%
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$200median
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$181median
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$3,200median
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AC Compressor
$213median
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12wide ±124%
AC Condenser
$182median
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Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruOutbackvsToyotaHighlander
Outback$125
Highlander$162
$37 diff6,832 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsToyotaHighlander
Prius$111
Highlander$162
$51 diff6,180 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsToyotaHighlander
Class$210
Highlander$162
$48 diff5,981 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaHighlander
Class$225
Highlander$162
$63 diff5,682 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaRAV4vsToyotaHighlander
RAV4$170
Highlander$162
$8 diff5,673 listings
Steering ColumncompareFordF250vsToyotaHighlander
F250$258
Highlander$162
$96 diff5,566 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
Toyotawide ±180%
Toyota 4Runner
$165median
$50$644
Toyotawide ±232%
Toyota Camry
$177median
$50$870
Toyotawide ±265%
Toyota Corolla
$134median
$35$744
Toyotawide ±205%
Toyota Prius
$111median
$45$500
Toyotawide ±172%
Toyota RAV4
$170median
$50$636
Toyotawide ±156%
Toyota Sienna
$190median
$50$644
Toyotawide ±187%
Toyota Tacoma
$175median
$40$694
Toyotawide ±168%
Toyota Tundra
$210median
$45$750
Common questions
Toyota Highlander steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Toyota Highlander?
The median asking price is $162 across 1,592 priced listings from 357 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $170. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $121.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander steering column?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander steering column replacement typically runs $350–$910 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $162, 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Highlander 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.