A wheel hub assembly replacement costs $327 to $863 in 2026
A wheel hub assembly replacement costs $327 to $863 in 2026 for common cars, per RepairPal. Its national average is $512 to $652. Labor is about $169 to $247 and parts are about $344 to $405. Detroit Axle lists parts at $80 to $350, labor at $150 to $400, and a total of $230 to $750. YourMechanic says the average for a Honda Civic is $149, with $54 for parts and $95 for labor.
Wheel hub assembly replacement cost by car
RepairPal lists these ranges for the most common cars. Your year and engine move the price inside each range.
| Car | Price, parts and labor |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | $637 to $863 |
| Toyota Camry | $497 to $783 |
| Ford F-150 | $593 to $725 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $506 to $664 |
| Nissan Altima | $434 to $586 |
| Honda Accord | $387 to $555 |
| Honda CR-V | $359 to $492 |
| Honda Civic | $327 to $456 |
How common cars compare
Against the middle of the RepairPal national average, $582, the Toyota Corolla runs about 29 percent more; the Toyota Camry runs about 10 percent more; the Ford F-150 runs about 13 percent more; the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is about the national middle; the Nissan Altima runs about 12 percent less; the Honda Accord runs about 19 percent less; the Honda CR-V runs about 27 percent less; the Honda Civic runs about 33 percent less. The gap comes from where the part sits, how long it takes to reach, and the price of the part for that car.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| RepairPal | National average $512 to $652. Labor is about $169 to $247 and parts are about $344 to $405. |
| Detroit Axle | Detroit Axle lists parts at $80 to $350, labor at $150 to $400, and a total of $230 to $750. |
| YourMechanic | YourMechanic says the average for a Honda Civic is $149, with $54 for parts and $95 for labor. |
What pushes the quote up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Car type | Hub parts for trucks and sport cars cost more than for small cars. |
| ABS sensor | Some hubs have the ABS sensor built in. That adds electronics and cost. |
| Bolt on or press in | A bolt on hub takes 1 to 2 hours. A press in bearing can take 2 to 4 hours. |
| Rust | In snow states, road salt can seize the hub. The shop may need extra time to free it. |
| Front or rear | Front hubs on front wheel drive cars are often harder. Each wheel is priced on its own. |
How to tell you need it
- A humming or growling noise that gets louder with speed.
- The noise changes when you turn left or right.
- A shop lifts the wheel and finds play or roughness when it spins.
What the price includes
The price usually covers the hub assembly and the labor to swap it. An alignment or a new ABS sensor may cost extra. It does not include tax, shop supply fees, or other repairs the shop finds while the car is in.
How to judge your quote
- Ask if the quote is per wheel or for a pair.
- Ask if the hub has the ABS sensor built in.
- Ask if the quote includes an alignment check.
- Ask for the labor hours and the part brand and warranty.
- Compare the total with the range above: $327 to $863 for most cars.
Ways to pay less
- Ask for a quality aftermarket hub instead of a factory one.
- Get quotes from independent shops. They charge less per hour than dealers.
- Fix it early. A failing hub can hurt the axle and tire.
- Ask if the shop can do both sides at once to save on setup time.
Dealer or independent shop
RepairPal puts labor for a wheel hub assembly replacement at $169 to $247. At the typical independent shop rate of about $140 an hour, that is about 1.5 hours of work. A dealer charging $200 an hour would bill about $297 for the same labor, and a $100 an hour shop about $149. Parts cost about the same anywhere, so the shop rate is where you can save. See what mechanics charge an hour.
Why this costs more in 2026
Shop labor now runs about $100 to $250 an hour. Many car parts are imported, and freight costs went up after the oil shock that began with the Iran war in February 2026. Steel, copper, aluminum and resin prices are up too, and they go into almost every part. The hub is a steel part with a sealed bearing, and the cost of steel and precision bearings has gone up.
How we got these numbers
The national range, the labor and parts split and the prices by car come from RepairPal's wheel hub assembly replacement estimate, last updated September 3, 2026. We checked them against Detroit Axle and YourMechanic, and read every number on the source page on October 7, 2026. These are planning ranges, not quotes. Your shop's written estimate is the real price.
Common questions
How much does a wheel hub assembly replacement cost?
RepairPal lists $512 to $652 nationally. Detroit Axle says $230 to $750 in total.
Can I drive with a bad wheel hub?
Only for a short time. A failing hub can get loud and can hurt the axle or the tire. Get it fixed soon.
How long does it take?
A bolt on hub takes about 1 to 2 hours per wheel. A press in bearing can take 2 to 4 hours.
Can I replace a wheel hub myself?
A bolt on hub is a doable job with basic tools if you are handy. A press in bearing needs special tools, so a shop is the better choice.