Used Toyota Prius steering column from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Toyota Prius steering column?

Asking prices from 452 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 20, 2026
Strong coverage4,588 priced of 7,018 observed3 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Toyota Prius 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 Prius steering column costs $45 to $500, with a median asking price of $111. Based on 4,588 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$101
Grade C (fair)$100

Toyota Prius steering column price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$144
High
$500
7,018 listings observed · 4,588 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$47–$4632,908 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$463942 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$15098 listings
Grade XUngraded$48–$500640 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$500 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Toyota Prius steering column is listed

We found priced Toyota Prius steering column listings at 452 salvage yards across 43 states. California supplies the most, with 1,796 listings (39% of the total) from 68 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $96, while New York yards ask $250, 160% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California1,79668$100-10%
Arizona32311$110-1%
Texas31939$96-14%
Michigan16219$195+76%
Indiana14212$101-9%
North Carolina11722$150+35%
Colorado1176$182+64%
New York11014$250+125%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $111 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota Prius steering column replacement cost?

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Used part
$111
Toyota Prius median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$300–$860
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

US market, automatic on and off headlamps33 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$278$50 – $463
US market, w/o automatic on and off headlamps31 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$246$125 – $413
Canada market, w/o rain sensor6 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$267$115 – $400

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota Prius steering column cost by year?

$90$139$187$236$28520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota Prius steering column cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota Prius 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 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US market, w/o automatic on and off headlamps, lists at a $246 median, while US market, automatic on and off headlamps commands $278, a 13% 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 $100, while 2025 tops the table at $271. Parts from 2010–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Prius sits 23% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 11% below the Subaru Outback ($125), and 23% 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

  1. Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
  2. Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
  3. Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
  4. Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
  5. 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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How much is a used steering column for a Toyota Prius?

The median asking price is $111 across 4,588 priced listings from 452 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Prius steering column?

Using a used part, a Toyota Prius steering column replacement typically runs $300–$860 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $111, 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 Prius 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 Prius steering column years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Prius steering column fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Toyota Prius Steering Column Cost — From $45 to $500