Also called: steering pump
Across 12 popular vehicles
On hydraulic systems the power steering pump is belt-driven and pressurises the fluid that assists the steering rack. Many newer cars use electric assist instead and have no pump at all, which is why this job does not apply to every vehicle.
A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.
| Vehicle | Parts | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Escape | $404–$546 | $269–$365 | $673–$911 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $404–$546 | $269–$365 | $673–$911 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 | $421–$475 | $275–$323 | $696–$798 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $439–$593 | $292–$396 | $731–$989 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $439–$593 | $292–$396 | $731–$989 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $440–$596 | $293–$397 | $733–$993 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $443–$599 | $295–$399 | $738–$998 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $449–$607 | $299–$405 | $748–$1,012 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $463–$523 | $309–$349 | $772–$872 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $463–$523 | $309–$349 | $772–$872 |
| 2011 Honda Civic | $522–$706 | $281–$380 | $803–$1,086 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $522–$706 | $281–$380 | $803–$1,086 |
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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
Running the system low on fluid destroys the pump quickly and can damage the rack, which is a far bigger bill. Check the fluid level before assuming the pump has failed.
Expect $673–$1,111 in total: $404–$706 for parts and $269–$405 for labor. Figures are drawn from 12 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
A whine or groan that rises as you turn the wheel. Heavy steering, especially when parking. Fluid leaking near the front of the engine. Foaming or discoloured fluid in the reservoir.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2008 Ford Escape comes to $673–$911 while a 2012 Honda CR-V comes to $803–$1,086 for the same job.
Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 12 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.