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How much does Wheel Speed Sensor 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.

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2016 Chrysler 300$173$27.39$145.99-28%$134.89
2016 Kia Soul$254$107.77$145.99-17%$215.27
2011 Dodge Avenger$222$75.90$145.99-20%$183.40
2013 Infiniti QX56$402$255.57$145.99-10%$363.07
2011 Cadillac Escalade$258$111.52$145.99-17%$219.02
2013 Audi S6$222$75.90$145.99-20%$183.40

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Service

What is the Wheel Speed Sensor all about?

A wheel speed sensor, also called an "ABS sensor," is part of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). It is located on the tires (near the brake rotors for the front tires and in the rear end housing for the rear tires). The job of the wheel speed sensor is to constantly monitor and report the rotational speed of each tire to the ABS control module. ABS is a safety system that prevents your car from skidding or sliding when you apply the brakes. When the brake is applied, the ABS control module reads the speed data from the speed sensor and sends the correct pressure to each wheel to prevent any sliding/skidding (wheels locking up).

On cars that come with rotors in each tire, each tire will also have a speed sensor. On cars that have rear drums (instead of rotors), the tires will have one sensor in the rear and two sensors in the front. When one or more of these sensors are faulty, the ABS warning light will go on and the ABS will be disabled. You will still be able to slow down and stop your car, but the tires may slide when you apply brakes, esp. on slippery surfaces.

Keep in mind:

  • The TCS (Traction Control System) relies on the same wheel speed sensors as the ABS, so replacing the sensors can fix both systems.
  • Each wheel has at least one speed sensor, so it is possible that only one of the sensors needs replacing.
  • Sometimes sensors stop working because they are dirty. In this case, the mechanic will repair your sensor by cleaning it, rather than replacing it.

How it's done:

  • Scan the ABS system for codes.
  • Inspect entire brake system.
  • Inspect sensor and reluctor wheel.
  • Remove and replace the wheel speed sensor.
  • Check for proper operations.

Our recommendation:

During a brake service, the mechanic will make sure that the sensor is free of debris or grease that may prevent the sensor from functioning properly.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Wheel Speed Sensor?

  • ABS warning light is on.
  • ABS system is not working.
  • Traction control warning light is on.

How important is this service?

Without wheel speed sensors, your ABS and TCS will not work. These systems rely on information from the wheel speed sensors; the sensors tell the ABS when to unlock the brakes to avoid sliding, and they tell the TCS when to distribute power to different wheels so that you stay in control of your vehicle. Without wheel speed sensors, the ABS and TCS do not have the information they need, and so they shut off, leaving your car without two primary safety features.


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Joe

44 years of experience
838 reviews
Joe
44 years of experience
Audi Q3 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo - ABS Speed Sensor Replacement (Driver Side Rear, Passenger Side Rear) - Tampa, Florida
Joe is the best. He comes on time and makes sure that I am well informed about everything. He makes sure I have everything I need. Nothing more. Nothing less. I highly recommend.

Enrique

23 years of experience
44 reviews
Enrique
23 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz GLA250 L4-2.0L Turbo - ABS Speed Sensor Replacement (Passenger Side Rear) - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I wished I found Enrique years ago! Took care of my mechanical issues with ease while making sure to keep my car in a clean condition. Excellent service and would recommend to anyone.

Chris

19 years of experience
600 reviews
Chris
19 years of experience
Honda CR-V L4-2.4L - ABS Speed Sensor Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Richardson, Texas
He was prompt and easy to communicate with. I haven't drove the car very far yet but will provide update.

Jesse

17 years of experience
127 reviews
Jesse
17 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C250 L4-1.8L Turbo - ABS Speed Sensor Replacement (Driver Side Front, Passenger Side Front) - Ormond Beach, Florida
I was able to diagnose that I needed to replace both of my front ABS Wheel Speed Sensors before booking Jessie. I was told by that tire company service that I probably needed to take my car to the dealership to repair it. They did not want to touch it. I got on YourMechanic and found that I could get it taken care of for much less and instead of wasting my day at the dealership, Jessie would come to me. No brainer. We had to work through a couple of supply chain and rain issues, but Jessie was flexible, professional, and prompt. He came out, promptly took care of business, and best of all fixed my problem. He was in and out in about an hour. I highly recommend his services.

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