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How much does Steering Damper Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Steering Damper Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2016 Chevrolet Traverse$242$95.96$145.99-18%$203.46
2012 Suzuki Equator$256$110.11$145.99-17%$217.61
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee$253$107.18$145.99-17%$214.68
2015 Cadillac XTS$197$51.44$145.99-24%$158.94
2016 Audi Q3$266$104.94$160.58-18%$223.19
2011 Audi S5$405$215.43$189.78-14%$355.18

Steering Damper Replacement Service

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.


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Jay

38 years of experience
1035 reviews
Jay
38 years of experience
Ford F-350 Super Duty V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel - Steering Damper - Fontana, California
Jay was very professional, honest and knowledgeable. Will definitely have him come back to do more work

Caz

18 years of experience
146 reviews
Caz
18 years of experience
Jeep Wrangler L4-2.5L - Steering Damper - Gainesville, Georgia
CAZ was extremely great, professional and highly knowledgeable about my 1988 Jeep Wrangler. He completed all scheduled repairs. Afterwards, he offered several important suggestions for me to consider and follow, which will be helpful for me in restoring and maintaining my ‘88 Jeep. I highly recommend him and would welcome him back should the need arise. Just a very polite and intelligent young man.

Rigoberto

12 years of experience
739 reviews
Rigoberto
12 years of experience
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6-4.0L - Steering Damper - Melrose Park, Illinois
Second time I have booked Rigoberto for a job. Great guy who is always on time and really knows his stuff. I have no complaints as everything I ask for is always done perfectly and i would highly recommend him to anyone else.

Emmette

37 years of experience
282 reviews
Emmette
37 years of experience
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8-4.7L - Steering Damper - Dumfries, Virginia
He listened to what I had to say about the car, fixed what I had ordered fixed and found a couple of other things causing the issue. He knows what he's doing and is a skilled mechanic. Nice overall experience...very convenient and quick. First time I have used YourMechanic service.

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