Typically, you’ll pay about $400 to $900 in the United States to replace the power steering pump on a 2011 Honda Accord, depending on parts and labor. Prices vary by location, whether you choose OEM or aftermarket parts, and whether other components need replacement.
The 2011 Accord offers two engine options (2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6). The pump is driven by the serpentine belt, and the job often includes draining and refilling power steering fluid and bleeding the system to remove air. Costs vary with parts choice, labor rates, and whether other components such as hoses or the belt need replacement.
What affects the cost
Prices are influenced by parts choice, labor rates, and whether the repair includes related components.
- Parts: Power steering pump cost ranges from about $100 to $450 for aftermarket or OEM variants, depending on supplier and whether it’s a new unit or a remanufactured one.
- Labor: Labor time is typically 1.5 to 3.5 hours; at shop rates of roughly $80 to $150 per hour, labor could run about $120 to $525.
- Fluids and extras: Power steering fluid ($5–$20 per bottle) and possibly a new serpentine belt ($20–$60) or reservoir hoses.
- Taxes/fees and shop differential: Local taxes and shop-specific fees can affect the total bill.
In practice, most customers see a total bill in the mid-range, but it can be higher if additional parts or extensive labor are required.
Typical price ranges in the United States
Before listing concrete price ranges, note that these figures are rough estimates and depend on your location, the shop, and the car’s specifics (engine type, existing leaks, etc.).
- Aftermarket rebuilt or remanufactured pump: parts about $100–$300; OEM new pump: $250–$450.
- Labor: 1.5–3.5 hours at $80–$150/hour: about $120–$525.
- Fluids and extras: power steering fluid about $5–$20; belt if needed $20–$60; minor hoses or reservoir parts $5–$30.
- Estimated total: roughly $250–$1,000, with most jobs falling in the $500–$900 range.
Dealerships tend to be on the higher end of the spectrum, while independent shops often offer more competitive rates. Regional cost differences can also push totals up or down.
What to expect during service
A typical replacement involves lifting the vehicle, removing the serpentine belt, disconnecting the power steering lines, removing the old pump, installing the new pump, reconnecting lines, refilling the reservoir with correct fluid, and bleeding the system to remove air. It’s common to replace the serpentine belt if it shows wear, and to inspect nearby hoses for leaks.
Time required usually falls in the 1.5 to 3.5-hour window, depending on access, tools, and whether additional repairs are needed beyond the pump itself.
Summary
For a 2011 Honda Accord, budgeting roughly $400 to $900 in the United States covers most typical pump replacements, factoring in parts choice, labor rates, and minor related parts. To get an accurate figure, obtain multiple quotes that break out parts, labor, and fluids, and ask whether the price includes a system bleed to remove air after installation.