Same job at other shop types (everything else as set above): Independent shop (~$100/hr) $144–$357 · Chain shop / franchise (~$120/hr) $159–$387 (the headline above) · Dealership (~$175/hr) $201–$470. Each figure applies that shop type's hourly labor rate (market estimates, shown above) to the calculator's own hours and parts assumptions. It is modeled, not a quote.
Check a quote against these ranges
This sets your number beside published ranges and owner-written bills. It is not a verdict: ask the shop what the quote includes (parts grade, labor hours, fees, tax). It runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
How serious did it get for owners?
3% of the 240 complaints report a tow, the most common serious outcome; the other outcomes counted below are rarer, and an owner can file without mentioning one.
What it shows: Towed is the largest at 7, followed by Crash reported at 4; the smallest shown is Injury reported at 1.
Counts below are complaints filed with NHTSA, not failure rates: a longer bar means more owners reported it.
Is your car affected?
What it shows: The most common band for complaints about this repair is under 50,000 (70%), against 60% for all complaints: the biggest difference between the two.
What it shows: The most common band for complaints about this repair is 3-5 years (45%). The biggest difference from all complaints is under 3 years old: 29% against 40%.
Is it urgent, and what do owners notice first?
240 owner complaints name this part.
Owners most often describe "warning light", in 36% of these complaints.
How fast were owners driving when it happened?
55 mph or faster is the largest group at 39%, out of 154 complaints.
Owners reported it most often at highway speed. Tell the shop what speed it happens at, because that narrows the diagnosis.
Which model years show up most in the complaints?
2016 is the most common model year in 240 complaints naming this part (22%); 3 model years account for 61%.
What it shows: 2016 is the largest at 52 (22%); the smallest shown is 2020 at 7 (3%).
Has this part been recalled abroad on cars that may share it?
Manufacturers filed 2 foreign recall campaigns that name wheel speed with NHTSA since 2015; the latest, from Subaru of America in 2021-11. These are recalls abroad, and they apply to U.S. cars only if the same model is sold here.
| Filed | Manufacturer | Foreign recall no. | What the filing says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11 | Subaru. | 257 | Description of non-compliance: If vehicle vibration occurs while the EPB is operating, the wheel speed sensor signal may cause the VDC module to interpret the vibration as vehicle motion due to an incorrect control program. |
| 2019-08 | Suzuki Motor | 162 | When the supply voltage drops below 6.6 volts, the ABS unit sends a wheel speed error signal to the inertial sensor. |
How many recalled cars are actually fixed, so should I check mine?
Across 1 NHTSA recalls that name wheel speed filed 2015 to 2024, 67.4% of the 172 recalled vehicles had been repaired after 8 quarters, against 66.2% for all recalls, which leaves about 56 vehicles still carrying the defect.
| Year | Vehicles | Recalled vehicles | Repaired | Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 172 | 67.4% | traction control system |
If this part was recalled, is the repair free?
Federal law (49 U.S.C. 30120) requires a maker to fix a recalled defect without charge for cars first bought within 15 calendar years (tires within 5), and NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for parts matched to a wheel speed sensor replacement since model year 2015, covering about 653,543 vehicles.
| Rule or count | What it says |
|---|---|
| Age limits | The free-remedy duty does not apply to a car first bought more than 15 calendar years, or a tire first bought more than 5 calendar years, before the recall notice. |
| Failure to fix | A repair not done adequately within 60 days of presentation is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time; the maker must then replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price less depreciation. |
| Free remedy | A maker must fix a recall defect without charge. |
| NHTSA recalls matched to a wheel speed sensor replacement since model year 2015 | 3 recall campaigns covering about 653,543 vehicles |
Is it recalled or covered?
| Recall number | Vehicles | Cars recalled | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-761 | Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2020; GMC Yukon 2015–2020; Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2020 and 2 more | 652,967 | Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 19V-213 | Honda Odyssey 2018–2019 | 404 | If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash. |
| 22V-042 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2021 | 172 | A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
NHTSA defect investigations naming this part (1)
| Case number | Vehicles | Opened | Status | What NHTSA looked at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE20014 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015–2018; Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2015–2018 | Sep 21, 2020 | Closed Mar 30, 2021 | Rear wheel speed sensor. |
A bulletin is a repair procedure a maker sends its dealers, not a safety defect: if your maker is listed, ask the dealer whether one covers your car and quote its number.
| Maker | Vehicles | Bulletin number | Date | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian | R1T 2022 | RCA-14-22-002-1 | Jun 8, 2022 | Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a low clearance condition between the front wheel speed sensor wire harness and the front dust shield. |
| Rivian | R1T 2022 | RCA-78-22-001-1 | Jan 14, 2022 | Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience a rear wheel liner wire harness (electronic parking brake and wheel speed sensor) pulling out of the harness holder during full wheel droop. |
| Jeep | Wrangler 2020–2021 | 9004311 | Oct 21, 2020 | SENSOR, Wheel Speed Please call FCA Redacted Content prior to replacing a rear wheel speed sensor for one of the following fault codes: C003A-1D and or 2F (right rear wss circuit current out of range or signal erratic) C0037-1D and or 2F (left rear wss. |
| Jeep | Compass 2018–2020; Renegade 2018–2020 | 05-001-20 | Oct 2, 2020 | Replacement of Front and Rear Wheel Speed Sensors Due to Oxidation or Water Intrusion Setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) This bulletin involves replacing all four wheel speed sensors due to oxidation or water intrusion into the sensor. |
| Ford | Escape 2020 | TSB 20-2323 | Sep 21, 2020 | Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 2-Sep-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) and/or stability-traction control lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031, C0034 and/or C0051. |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 2020 | PIT5707 | Sep 9, 2019 | This Preliminary information communication provides information to the dealer about vehicles with the ABS light or Service Stability Message displayed with C050A or C0504 DTC's set. |
35 more bulletins name this part; the car finder at the top checks yours, and the NHTSA bulletin file linked below lists them all.
Manufacturer warranty extensions naming this part (1)
| Maker | Vehicles | Date | Notice number | What the maker extended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Wrangler 2007–2010 | Jun 4, 2018 | 05-022 | Front brake caliper hoses corroded at crimps causing fluid. |
What do owners say?
4 complaints quoted word for word, each with its NHTSA number.
Brought into Ford dealer for diagnosis at 723 miles: Tech notes indicated that the abs tone ring was not manufactured correctly and was hitting the ABS wheel speed sensor.
Just hit 50,000 miles on vehicle, changed front brakes, Rotors and pads as well as the front Wheel Speed Sensors.
Rear driver's side wheel speed sensor began to fail intermittently at 10K miles (confirmed and replaced under warranty by dealership, no longer have access to the failed part but can provide dealer contact info).
Now in late Sept (less than 3000 miles later) the ABS, traction control and Service AWD light on the dash AGAIN and dealership said it niw needs ABS sensor replaced, the module had water in the ABS module.
Check your car
The wheel speed sensor replacement cost for one sensor is $159–$387, parts and labor included. The range moves mainly with the type of shop and how many sensors need replacing.
What the price covers and leaves out
The default range covers one sensor plus the labor to swap it. That includes unplugging the old unit, removing it from the hub or knuckle, fitting the new one and clearing the stored fault codes. Labor is the part that varies most. A sensor held by a single bolt on a clean hub is a short job, while one rusted into the knuckle can take far longer to free.
The estimate does not cover a damaged wiring harness, a worn or cracked tone ring (the toothed ring the sensor reads), or a failed wheel bearing that has a sensor built into it. Some cars use a hub assembly where the sensor cannot be replaced alone, and that changes the repair and the price. If the shop says the sensor is fine but the ring or bearing is the culprit, treat that as a different repair with its own quote.
How shop type, sensor count and labor rate change the price
The table shows the calculator's ranges for each choice, with everything else held at the default.
| Choice | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Independent shop, 1 sensor | $144–$357 |
| Typical shop, 1 sensor (default) | $159–$387 |
| Dealership, 1 sensor | $201–$470 |
| 2 sensors | $318–$774 |
| All 4 sensors | $636–$1,548 |
Shop type moves the hourly rate, so the gap between an independent shop and a dealership is mostly the labor line. Replacing all four at once is rarely needed. Sensors fail one at a time, and a scan normally names the wheel. Replace the others only if a shop can show a reading that proves they are failing too.
What the estimate leaves out
Taxes, shop fees and disposal charges are not in the calculator. Neither is a diagnostic fee, which some shops charge separately and then credit toward the repair if you approve the work. Rust, seized bolts and cars that need the wheel and brake parts removed for access add labor beyond the default.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace a wheel speed sensor myself?
On many cars it is a bolt-on part and a reasonable job with basic tools. The risk is a seized sensor that snaps or a missed tone ring fault, which leaves the light on after you have paid for the part.
Will clearing the code turn the light off for good?
Only until the car sees a bad signal again. If the sensor or ring is still faulty, the light returns within a few drives, so a cleared code is not a repair.
Sources
Data shown on this page
- NHTSA owner complaint file (2015-2019 · 2020-2024 · 2025-2026) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA recall file downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA defect investigation file downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA service bulletin file (2015-2019 · 2020-2024 · 2025-2026) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, Foreign Campaigns (filings under 49 CFR 579.11, public API) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall quarterly reports (basis of the Annual List of Recall Completion Rates) downloaded 2026-10-05
- 49 U.S.C. 30120 (Remedies for defects and noncompliance), text via Cornell Legal Information Institute; NHTSA recall campaigns data from 2026
Terms: US government data, public domain.
Observed: records as filed; owner reports are unverified and are not failure rates. Derived: computed from the records; an association, not a cause. Rule: a published legal rule, not a measurement; whether it covers a given repair depends on the car and the facts.
What is our own estimate
The price range comes from our calculator's formula. Its parts prices, labor hours per job and shop-rate tiers are CalcScrape estimates, not a published price dataset. Checked against RepairPal's range ($234–$310) on 2026-10-10: our default's midpoint is 0% above the middle of that range. Price evidence grade C: one outside published range; the hours and parts prices behind the estimate are CalcScrape assumptions and have not been checked against repair invoices. Methodology