TESLA Model S Control arm replacement Cost
2012–2016 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$549–$4.0k
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 S control arm replacement costs $549–$4023 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 S typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a TESLA Model S, 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 S
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$536–$982
- ABS sensor replacement$220–$404
- ABS system bleeding$176–$323
- AC compressor clutch replacement$441–$809
- AC compressor replacement$473–$866
Control arm replacement cost on similar cars
- SKODA Superb$270–$495
- OPEL Omega Caravan$270–$495
- PEUGEOT 605$270–$495
- VOLVO V90$270–$495
- MAZDA 6 / Atenza Sedan$270–$495
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