Honda Insight Pitman Arm Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(70)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(70)

Pitman Arm Replacement Service

How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Honda Insight Pitman Arm Replacement is $275 with $180 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2010 Honda InsightL4-1.3L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$475.75Shop/Dealer Price$575.94 - $854.01
2013 Honda InsightL4-1.3L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2000 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2001 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.94 - $834.00
2005 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.97 - $834.07
2004 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2002 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$560.82 - $838.80
2006 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$561.19 - $839.46
Show example Honda Insight Pitman Arm Replacement prices

What is the Pitman Arm all about?

Not the sexiest of all automotive parts, the Pitman Arm, named after railroad engineer George Pitman, is tasked with steering your car. The Pitman takes the circular motion generated by the sector shaft and converts it so that it can be used to turn the wheels. The Pitman arm, supported by the sector arm, is attached directly to the steering gearbox.

Keep in mind:

  • The Pitman Arm is robust. With proper maintenance, it will last the entire lifetime of your car.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised, secured on jack stands and the front tire removed
  • The defective pitman arm is removed
  • The new pitman arm is installed with a new nut
  • The tire is installed and the vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

The Pitman Arm needs regular maintenance. If it receives that maintenance, it will easily last the life of your car. However, if you fail to give it regular maintenance, you will find that between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, your car's steering will falter. To prevent this, vehicle owners should have their Pitman Arm inspected regularly. A six-month inspection of the steering gear is more than adequate for most driving. However, if you drive in rough, rocky, off-road or other harsh conditions, the Pitman Arm will deteriorate quickly. It is wise to have it inspected, and replaced, if need be, on a three-month basis if this is the case. This may seem drastic, but remember that if your car's front wheels are taking a pounding, the Pitman Arm, as it sits on the steering gearbox, does too.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Pitman Arm?

  • Excessive play in the steering
  • Irregular or slipping steering
  • Inexact steering or wandering

How important is this service?

If you fail to follow the service recommendations in your owner's manual, you run the very real risk of losing steering control due to Pitman Arm failure. When the Pitman Arm fails, there is no longer a connection between the sector shaft and the wheels. When that direct connection is lost, you lose the ability to steer, which can result in dangerous consequences.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Honda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Honda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(70)

Rating Summary
66
2
1
0
1
66
2
1
0
1

Andrew

23 years of experience
169 reviews
Andrew
23 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - 60,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Plano, Texas

Wayne

23 years of experience
65 reviews
Wayne
23 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - Smoke from engine or exhaust - Woodinville, Washington
Wayne did a good job figuring out what was wrong with my car. He explained everything to me and didn't make me feel like he was just trying to sell me "fixes." I'm quite confident in the service he provided.

Estevan

12 years of experience
41 reviews
Estevan
12 years of experience
Honda Insight L3-1.0L Hybrid - Battery - Salt Lake City, Utah
Thanks, Estevan!

Jason

20 years of experience
69 reviews
Jason
20 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Visalia, California
Jason is friendly and great to work with. He noticed items that other shops have looked over. I would recommend Jason to anyone looking for quality service.

Excellent Rating

(70)

Rating Summary
66
2
1
0
1
66
2
1
0
1
Number of Honda Insight services completed
770+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Honda MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Often Should the Ignition System Be Inspected?
Your Your ignition system is a critical part of both your car and daily driving experience. If it isn't working correctly, you could experience anything from poor engine operation to engine stall or failure to start. It’s critical that you...
What Is Engine Displacement?
Engine displacement is the swept volume of pistons inside the cylinders. Displacement has an impact on increasing car power or fuel efficiency.
Buyers' Safety Checklist for Used Car Seats
Car Car seats, like every other aspect of parenthood, can be a costly necessity, especially for something that is guaranteed to be used for only a few years at best. Much like clothes and toys, more and more parents are...

Accelerator not as responsive at times.

Hello. This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot...

I'm about to purchase a 2018 Kia Sorento with AWD. Does the AWD work in reverse?

All Wheel Drive (AWD) works in any gear the vehicle is in. There are two types of all-wheel drive: mechanical and electronic. The most common way of creating a capable, mechanical AWD system is by using three differentials. A differential...

Hi, some sort of transmission problem. Just figured I’d look up the codes even though I’ll be getting a service quote in the morning

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com