Mazda 3 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

(1,277)

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

(1,277)

Pitman Arm Replacement Service

How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mazda 3 Pitman Arm Replacement is $275 with $180 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2016 Mazda 3L4-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$475.75Shop/Dealer Price$575.94 - $854.01
2004 Mazda 3L4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2017 Mazda 3L4-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2016 Mazda 3L4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.94 - $834.00
2012 Mazda 3L4-2.3L TurboService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.97 - $834.07
2018 Mazda 3L4-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$512.74Shop/Dealer Price$618.96 - $901.55
2015 Mazda 3L4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$560.82 - $838.80
2012 Mazda 3L4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$561.19 - $839.46
Show example Mazda 3 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 Mazda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mazda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1,277)

Rating Summary
1,204
40
13
4
16
1,204
40
13
4
16

James

19 years of experience
96 reviews
James
19 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Oil Change - Buckeye, Arizona
Very knowledgeable and completed the services in a timely and professional manner

Joseph

20 years of experience
644 reviews
Joseph
20 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Tire Rotation - North Salt Lake, Utah
Joseph is always a pleasure and works quickly, efficiently, and provides great service. Thanks!

Carlo

14 years of experience
80 reviews
Carlo
14 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Oil Change - Austin, Texas
Carol was running late but called prior to update me on his new arrival time. He change the oil and filter within reasonable time and even reset my service reminder. I would recommend Carlo for oil changes.

Bobby

27 years of experience
88 reviews
Bobby
27 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Car is not starting - Charlotte, North Carolina
Very good and easily identified the problem. I will contact him again when further services are needed.

Excellent Rating

(1,277)

Rating Summary
1,204
40
13
4
16
1,204
40
13
4
16
Number of Mazda 3 services completed
14047+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mazda MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Does an Instrument Voltage Regulator Last?
Having Having a fully functional instrument cluster is important due to the information that it gives you about the operation of your engine. With all of the different things that can go wrong with your instrument cluster, you will have...
P0180 OBD-II Trouble Code: Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Fuel Fuel Temperature Sensor ‘A’ Circuit Malfunction What the P0180 code means P0180 is a generic OBD-II code that is triggered by a malfunctioning fuel temperature sensor 'A.' This could indicate that the sensor is not within specification, or that...
How to Port and Polish Your Car Cylinder Heads
Engine performance increases when you port and polish the cylinder heads in your car. Save money by doing the job yourself instead of a shop.

what does it mean when your car starts knocking in the front near the tires?

Hi there. The best way to diagnose any problems with the front end is to have a professional mechanic take a test drive. However, the symptoms you are describing are similar in many ways to worn out brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-brake-pads)....

Starting issues on my 71 chevelle

It is very possible that the vehicle May simply just need a carburetor cleaning and or adjustment. I would recommend having your carburetor inspected by a qualified professional to determine if it is functioning properly. If the carburetor is dirty...

My car vibrates when sitting still idling 20,000 miles on it and it's a 2016, just had oil change and tire rotation and went out o

Engine vibration at idle is due to either faulty motor mounts or an engine management fault (ignition, fuel, air induction, etc. but also including uneven cylinder compression and mechanical issues) or perhaps a combination of the two. The root cause(s)...

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