SMART Electric Drive Control arm replacement Cost
2012–2023 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$408–$2.7k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
Control arms connect the wheel hub to the chassis and contain bushings and often a ball joint; worn bushings cause clunking, vibration through the steering wheel and imprecise handling. Replacement typically includes new bushings or a complete arm. SMART Electric Drive control arm replacement costs $408–$2708 plus alignment.
Typical parts included
- Control arm (wishbone) – front
- Control arm – rear
- Control arm bushing
What affects the price
- Whether the full arm or just the bushings are replaced (separate bushings are cheaper but more labour-intensive)
- Front vs rear and upper vs lower arm position
- Wheel alignment required afterwards
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Control arm replacement on a SMART Electric Drive typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a SMART Electric Drive, this is typically needed as needed—typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; bushings wear before the arm itself.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the SMART Electric Drive
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$476–$821
- ABS sensor replacement$196–$338
- ABS system bleeding$157–$270
- AC compressor clutch replacement$392–$676
- AC compressor replacement$420–$725
Control arm replacement cost on similar cars
- NISSAN Micra 5 Doors$240–$414
- RENAULT Clio 5 Doors$240–$414
- KIA Picanto$240–$414
- MINI Hatch$240–$414
- FIAT 500$240–$414
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