Used 2016 Kia Optima steering rack from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Kia Optima Steering Rack prices

Year-specific used steering rack pricing for the 2016 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Kia Optima steering rack

A used 2016 Kia Optima steering rack costs between $50 and $483, with a median of $144 from 169 salvage yard listings.

What the steering rack does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering rack price guide →

Also known asRack and PinionRack and Pinion SteeringSteering BoxSteering GearPower Steering Rack
Price summary

A used 2016 Kia Optima steering rack costs $50 to $483, with a median asking price of $144. Based on 169 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2018 (8 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$166
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$100

2016 Kia Optima steering rack price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$154
High
$483
200 listings observed · 169 priced listings used · last updated Sep 21, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$483139 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$19513 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$10015 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$483 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Kia Optima steering rack replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$144
2016 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$430–$1,045
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Kia Optima compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 169 with posted prices. Its $144 median is 4% below the Kia Optima guide's $150 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Kia Optima steering rack cost in other years?

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$125median
$44$410
02wide ±172%

ABS Module

$120median
$40$453
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$116median
$30$445
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$91median
$30$425
05wide ±215%

Axle Shaft

$100median
$19$450
06wide ±193%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$405
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
08wide ±100%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
$85$765
09wide ±90%

Front Bumper

$283median
$88$600
10wide ±123%

Rear Bumper

$240median
$59$650
11wide ±277%

Car Radio

$128median
$25$735
12wide ±210%

Center Console

$101median
$25$450
13wide ±173%

AC Condenser

$110median
$40$420
14wide ±187%

Control Arm

$75median
$20$301
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±137%

Door Assembly

$261median
$74$791
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±93%

Engine

$3,000median
$450$6,017
19wide ±275%

Engine Computer

$103median
$25$591
20wide ±226%

Exhaust Manifold

$401median
$90$1,899
21wide ±119%

Fender

$145median
$70$415
22wide ±166%

Fog Light

$110median
$20$386
23wide ±132%

Front Seat

$153median
$45$450
24wide ±160%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$30$350
25wide ±135%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$40$445
26wide ±201%

Grille

$140median
$32$595
27wide ±149%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,450
28wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
29wide ±98%

Hood

$344median
$113$788
30wide ±213%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
31spread ±21%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
32wide ±129%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
33wide ±194%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
34wide ±248%

Side Mirror

$125median
$30$650
35wide ±135%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
36wide ±64%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
37wide ±202%

Radiator

$115median
$35$500
38wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
39wide ±126%

Starter

$110median
$30$307
40wide ±193%

Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
41wide ±91%

Steering Wheel

$136median
$35$282
42wide ±197%

Strut

$75median
$25$321
43wide ±275%

Sunroof

$156median
$41$900
44wide ±156%

Tail Light

$120median
$26$400
45wide ±135%

Tailgate

$300median
$90$900
46wide ±115%

Throttle Body

$73median
$25$193
47wide ±114%

Torque Converter

$132median
$50$350
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±280%

Transmission

$431median
$75$2,486
50wide ±190%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$32$450
51wide ±111%

Turbocharger

$471median
$192$1,236
52wide ±153%

Water Pump

$75median
$20$250
53wide ±242%

Wheels

$119median
$25$600
54wide ±167%

Window Regulator

$112median
$30$405

Common questions

2016 Kia Optima steering rack FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Kia Optima steering rack?

Based on 169 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Optima steering rack lists between $50 and $483, with a median asking price of $144.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Optima steering rack?

Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Optima steering rack replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used steering rack for this year lists at $144, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 Kia Optima steering rack fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Optima steering rack also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Kia Optima rack and pinion?

A rack and pinion is another name for a steering rack. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Optima steering rack — median $144, from 169 listings.

2016 Kia Optima Steering Rack Cost — Used From $50 to $483