TESLA Model 3 Control arm replacement Cost
2017–2023 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$648–$4.8k
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. TESLA Model 3 control arm replacement costs $648–$4752 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 TESLA Model 3 typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a TESLA Model 3, 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 TESLA Model 3
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$595–$1.1k
- ABS sensor replacement$245–$441
- ABS system bleeding$196–$353
- AC compressor clutch replacement$490–$882
- AC compressor replacement$525–$945
Control arm replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 5 Series Sedan$330–$594
- AUDI A6 Avant$300–$540
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse and predecessors$300–$540
- VOLVO S80$330–$594
- SAAB 9-5$300–$540
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