Nissan NX Steering Damper 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

(11,655)

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

(11,655)

Steering Damper Replacement Service

How much does a Steering Damper Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan NX Steering Damper Replacement is $146 with $51 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1993 Nissan NXL4-2.0LService typeSteering Damper ReplacementEstimate$217.87Shop/Dealer Price$253.59 - $338.25
1991 Nissan NXL4-1.6LService typeSteering Damper ReplacementEstimate$197.87Shop/Dealer Price$233.61 - $318.28
1992 Nissan NXL4-2.0LService typeSteering Damper ReplacementEstimate$197.87Shop/Dealer Price$233.61 - $318.28
1992 Nissan NXL4-1.6LService typeSteering Damper ReplacementEstimate$197.87Shop/Dealer Price$233.59 - $318.24
1991 Nissan NXL4-2.0LService typeSteering Damper ReplacementEstimate$197.87Shop/Dealer Price$233.62 - $318.31
1993 Nissan NXL4-1.6LService typeSteering Damper ReplacementEstimate$197.87Shop/Dealer Price$233.61 - $318.28
Show example Nissan NX Steering Damper Replacement prices

What is the Steering Damper all about?

Your steering and suspension system is a complex combination of different components. One of those components is the steering damper, or the steering stabilize (if you’re more familiar with that particular term). Regardless of what you call it, the part does the same thing. Its job is to stabilize the steering wheel, while mitigating travel (back and forth rotation while driving over bumps in the road) and vibration from the wheels and suspension system.

The steering damper works on the same principle as your struts and shocks, and like your struts and shocks, will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. When it does wear out and fail, you’ll notice that the vehicle’s handling becomes “sloppy”, and there’s a great deal more vibration transmitted to the wheel during driving.

Keep in mind:

  • It’s a good idea to have the rest of your steering system inspected when the steering damper is replaced.

  • Bushings, links, grommets and other components also wear out over time, and replacing them with the damper can save you an additional visit from the mechanic, as well as providing substantially improved handling.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
  • The defective steering damper is removed from the steering linkage and frame
  • The new steering damper is installed and connected to the steering linkage and frame
  • The steering is exercised to make sure it operates smoothly without binding
  • The vehicle is removed from jack stands and road tested for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

Bear in mind that it’s impossible to inspect your steering damper during normal maintenance, so it’s important that you pay attention to the changes in your vehicle’s steering and handling. If you begin to notice that your car’s steering wheel feels loose or sloppy, that it travels back and forth a great deal over even minor bumps, or that the car is hard to steer, consider having your steering damper replaced.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Steering Damper?

  • Back and forth travel of the steering wheel while driving over bumps or dips
  • Difficulty in steering
  • A feeling of looseness or “sloppiness” in the wheel

How important is this service?

While your car will still be drivable without a working steering damper, it can be uncomfortable and difficult to drive. This poses a safety risk, so replacing your steering damper when it fails (or begins to fail) is pretty important. However, this is a delicate task requiring a significant amount of knowledge regarding the complex steering system in your car. As such, we highly recommend that you only allow a professional mechanic to replace the steering damper.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Nissan mechanics

Real customer reviews from Nissan owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(11,655)

Rating Summary
10,921
389
83
56
206
10,921
389
83
56
206

Joshua

27 years of experience
709 reviews
Joshua
27 years of experience
Nissan NX L4-2.0L - My car will not shift from reverse to first gear. My gears are stuck. (Inspection) - Pinole, California
Joshua was professional. Came a few minutes early and introduced himself. Very helpful and gave me a great idea as to what was going on with my car. I'm very pleased with the results. Thanks again. I will be using using your services in the future. :)

Rigoberto

11 years of experience
739 reviews
Rigoberto
11 years of experience
Nissan Murano V6-3.5L - Battery Light is on - Chicago, Illinois
Very timely friendly and straight and Kurt to the point, would recommend him to anyone.

Robert

20 years of experience
1126 reviews
Robert
20 years of experience
Nissan Juke L4-1.6L Turbo - Car is not starting - Denver, Colorado
Was friendly and knowledgeable. Explained how to further proceed with the issue.

Christopher

17 years of experience
57 reviews
Christopher
17 years of experience
Nissan Maxima V6-3.5L - Radiator - Dallas, Georgia
Excellent

Excellent Rating

(11,655)

Rating Summary
10,921
389
83
56
206
10,921
389
83
56
206
Number of Nissan services completed
128205+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Nissan MECHANICS
1500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What to Do If Your Car Switches Get Dirty
Your Your car interior gets dirty from normal everyday usage where dust settles inside, from a mishap like spilling french fries to accidentally leaving a window or door open at an inopportune time. Dirt can get into your vehicle, wreaking...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Car Car buyers looking for an economical, fuel-efficient sedan that’s also a little sporty and very attractive will love the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Not only does it have a great list of standard features that any driver would enjoy, but...
How Long Does a Heater Blower Motor Resistor Last?
Keeping Keeping the cabin of your car warm during the frigid temperatures of winter can be a lot easier said than done. If even one of the components of the heater are not working properly, it can prohibit the warm...

Running lights and tail lights stay on when the engine is off and the key removed

Hello. It sounds like your time delay in the control module is not working. It may also be a short in the switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-headlight-switch) but that is not as likely. The retained power relay may be failing or the control...

My theft system is keeping my car from starting in my 1994 Cadillac Deville

Hello. If the theft light is coming on then it is causing the vehicle not to start. Most of the time the issue is caused by either the key failing or the key sensor located in the key lock cylinder....

My 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer started smoking and ticking and will not go above 20 mph.

Hello. There are a lot of things that can cause this. Most of the time if you have a ticking noise with smoke then you need to check for a misfire. I would usually start by scanning the computer for...

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