Kia Optima steering rack — (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $63
- Average
- $134
- High
- $207
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Steering Rack — (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima steering rack, aggregated from 60 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Price summary
A used Kia Optima steering rack ((electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) costs $63 to $207, with a median asking price of $183. Based on 60 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$184
Grade B (good)$191
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$20747 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$1912 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$651 listings
Grade XUngraded$63–$15010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$207 | 47 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$191 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$65 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $63–$150 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$184
Grade B$191
Grade C$65
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $63–$207 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima steering rack, based on 60 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $183 median is 22% above the Kia Optima steering rack overall median of $150.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima steering rack variants
(column mounted power steering motor), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)
2 yrs$175$75 – $360(column mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)
1 yr$120$40 – $341(column mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), ID 56500A8800
1 yr$175$75 – $307(column mounted power steering motor), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), ID 56500D4800
1 yr$125$40 – $341(electric power rack and pinion), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$183$63 – $207(electric power rack and pinion), 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$292$50 – $479(electric power rack and pinion), 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$127$70 – $320(electric power rack and pinion), 2.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
2 yrs$127$70 – $320(electric power rack and pinion), 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$127$70 – $320Common questions
Kia Optima steering rack ((electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima steering rack ((electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit))?
Based on 60 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Optima steering rack in the (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant lists between $63 and $207, with a median asking price of $183.
Which Kia Optima years use the (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) steering rack?
The (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between (electric power rack and pinion), 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $184, Grade B has a median of $191, Grade C has a median of $65. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.