Honda Pilot 2015 Steering Component Adjustment & Repair Service

Advice On Your Quote

1. Steering System

Task: Remove & replace steering gear mounting bushing, tie rod end, and steering rack

Parts:

• Outer Tie Rod End (3 units): $49.99 each
• Inner Tie Rod End (1 unit): $44.99
• Steering Rack (1 unit): $793.30

Quoted Price for Steering System: $793.30

Our Research:

• Labor (combined for all steering work): 4.5–9 hours (sum of multiple tasks)—realistically, a shop will overlap some of the labor, so total time should be toward the lower end, perhaps 4–6 hours.
• Labor Cost: $350–$870 (based on local rate of $140–$145/hr)
• Parts Cost (our research):
  • Outer Tie Rod Ends: $20–$50 each x 3 = $60–$150
  • Inner Tie Rod End: $20–$50
  • Steering Rack: $200–$500+ (OEM racks cost more; aftermarket ones are on the lower end)

Advice:

• Steering Rack Price: $793.30 is on the high side, but not unheard of for a new OEM rack. Aftermarket or remanufactured racks are often $200–$500. It’s worth asking if they’re installing a brand-new OEM rack (Honda’s part) or aftermarket. If your rack has to be replaced (sometimes only the bushings or tie rods fail), this part is where you could save a lot by shopping around or using a rebuilt part.
• Tie Rod Ends: $49.99 each is fair if they're good-quality parts (Moog or similar). Lower-end parts can be $20–$30, but cheap isn’t always better for steering. The number of tie rods (3 outer, 1 inner) is unusual for this car—it typically has 2 outer and 2 inner. Double-check what they're replacing.
• Labor: Not explicitly broken out, but looks bundled in the rack price—not ideal transparency.
• Mounting Bushing: Usually a $10 part; included in the rack or available separately.

Upsell Watch:
Is the whole rack needed? Sometimes shops recommend the whole rack when just the tie rods or bushings will do. Make sure there’s a good reason for the full rack replacement (like leaking or severe play).
Number of tie rods: Double-check why 3 outers are needed; most vehicles use 2.

Is the price fair?
Possible overcharge on rack, but could be fair if OEM.
Fair labor if they’re truly replacing all listed items.
Not an obvious unnecessary upsell, but double-check diagnosis—sometimes only parts of the steering need work, not the whole system.

2. Wheel Alignment

Task: Computerized wheel alignment

Quoted Price: $124.99

Our Research:

• Typical Price (Addison/Dallas): $70–$145

Advice:
$124.99 is within the normal range for a computerized four-wheel alignment at a reputable shop in your area. It’s not inflated and not an unnecessary add-on—alignment is required after steering/suspension work.

Upsell?
Not in this case—if you’re getting new steering parts, an alignment is mandatory.

3. PepGuard Limited Extended Labor Warranty

Quoted Price: $173.13

Advice:
This is an upsell. Service warranties can give peace of mind but rarely worth it unless you’re worried about part or labor quality failing soon. Check what’s actually covered—usually not common wear or customer neglect. Most parts come with at least a short warranty already.

Upsell?
Definitely, unless you personally value extra coverage. You can generally skip this, especially if the shop and parts already have solid warranties.

Overall Total: $918.29 (not including warranty)

Is this a fair deal?

• If the steering rack is OEM and the whole system truly needs replacement, the price is on the upper end but not way out of line.
• If the rack can be rebuilt or aftermarket is OK for you, you might save several hundred bucks.
• Tie rod parts price is reasonable, but be sure you actually need 3 outers.
• Alignment charge is fair and necessary.
• Warranty is an upsell; you can decline it.

What I’d tell a friend:

• The quote isn’t wildly out of line for dealer-level parts/service, but you could save money by sourcing parts yourself or going with a reputable independent.
• If the whole rack isn’t bad, you might only need bushings and tie rod ends—that’s a much cheaper fix.
• Double-check “3 outers” with another shop or parts diagram.
• You don’t need the extended labor warranty unless you want extra peace of mind.
• If unsure, get a second opinion—especially about the need for a full rack.

If you want the safest route, ask for the old parts after the job or photos for your records.