Subaru Outback 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

(711)

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

(711)

Pitman Arm Replacement Service

How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

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

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2005 Subaru OutbackH4-2.5L TurboService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$475.75Shop/Dealer Price$575.94 - $854.01
2010 Subaru OutbackH6-3.6LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2001 Subaru OutbackH4-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2015 Subaru OutbackH4-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.94 - $834.00
2016 Subaru OutbackH4-2.5LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.97 - $834.07
2006 Subaru OutbackH6-3.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2003 Subaru OutbackH6-3.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$560.82 - $838.80
2014 Subaru OutbackH6-3.6LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$561.19 - $839.46
Show example Subaru Outback 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 Subaru mechanics

Real customer reviews from Subaru owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(711)

Rating Summary
671
21
6
2
11
671
21
6
2
11

Ben

41 years of experience
1433 reviews
Ben
41 years of experience
Subaru Outback H6-3.6L - Oil Change - Houston, Texas
Ben is outstanding. Friendly, communicative, prompt. Couldn't ask for anything more!

Brikk

18 years of experience
389 reviews
Brikk
18 years of experience
Subaru Outback H4-2.5L - Car jerks forward at high speeds - Charlotte, North Carolina
Professional and cool guy.

Bryant

12 years of experience
611 reviews
Bryant
12 years of experience
Subaru Outback H4-2.5L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Indianapolis, Indiana
Very knowledgeable, thorough and friendly.

Jermaine

24 years of experience
256 reviews
Jermaine
24 years of experience
Subaru Outback H4-2.5L - Oil Change - Savage, Maryland
Jermaine arrived early, and is very knowledgeable of his trade. Jermaine will be my mechanic from now on. Great Personality

Excellent Rating

(711)

Rating Summary
671
21
6
2
11
671
21
6
2
11
Number of Subaru Outback services completed
7821+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Subaru MECHANICS
700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
When When Toyota first introduced the Prius, the idea seemed to be that all hybrids and electric cars had to have their own specific models and that they couldn’t look like normal cars. A lot of consumers weren’t too thrilled...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Exhaust Pipe/Tube
Common signs include an excessively loud or smelly exhaust, engine performance issues, and a hanging or dragging exhaust pipe.
How to Drive a Moving Truck When Moving Cross Country
Packing and driving a rental truck cross country can be a hard task. By planning your route and driving safely you can relieve the stress of moving.

Will the clutch out of a Mazda RX-8 work in a Ford Ranger

Hello. These vehicles have a completely different configuration when it comes to the flywheel and the clutch set up. They will also have a different spline count in the input shaft of the transmission. If you want a clutch that...

after my car been running for a while it jolts like it don't want to stop

In the majority of vehicles, engine idle speed is controlled by an idle control valve (ICV). The ICV valve can fail or a faulty or blown fuse in other electronically controlled systems can cause the IAC motor to malfunction, leading...

I have a 2002 Toyota Camery v6 with only 94,000 miles on it. The other day I drove my car like always and when put it in park my car started shaking and the idle dropped. And jerked until it stalled and I could not start it again without pumping a lot of gas.

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