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# **rear upper control arm**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 17% of clicks), but weak search conversion (1.8%) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 36Growth 28Conversion 23Competition 96Returns 46Price range 31Avg price 83Brand share 76Review moat 72Quality gap 37

**Competition**

**Incredible****17%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Great****$78.15**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Great****59%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Review moat**

**Good****638.52**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Returns**

**Okay****3.4%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Okay****$174K**

$174K/yr · 123K searches

**Price range**

**Okay****$27.38–$260.39**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Growth**

**Okay****+2.5%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (17% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**33 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**103**

**Top-5 brand share**

**59%**

**Open market**

**34%**

- Dorman17% - Detroit Axle14% - TRQ13% - ApplianPar8% - MOOG8% - A-Premium8%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$3K4%$7K6%$10K8%$14K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)4 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 141 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![ApplianPar 2Pcs Rear Left and Right Suspension Trailing Control Arm with Bushing for Ford Escape 2013-2019](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uyvnAfM2L.jpg)**ApplianPar 2Pcs Rear Left and Right Suspension Trailing Control Arm with Bushing for Ford Escape 2013-2019**ApplianPar**$51.11**4.5★30 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGG8S8V3) [2![MOOG RK6402 Rear Suspension Trailing Arm for Chevrolet Impala](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219A4wtCZYL.jpg)**MOOG RK6402 Rear Suspension Trailing Arm for Chevrolet Impala**MOOG**$27.74**4.6★141 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NC1SZUD) [3![Detroit Axle - Rear Upper Control Arms Kit for 2011-2018 Ford Explorer 2010-2018 Taurus Flex 2 Rear Upper Control Arms Assembly 2 Sway Bars 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Replacement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X4VdnzCFL.jpg)**Detroit Axle - Rear Upper Control Arms Kit for 2011-2018 Ford Explorer 2010-2018 Taurus Flex 2 Rear Upper Control Arms Assembly 2 Sway Bars 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Replacement**Detroit Axle**$160.22**4.5★1,616 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2YSHG76) [4![Dorman 527-193 Rear Driver Side Upper Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly Compatible with Select Infiniti/Nissan Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E0MWFQRoL.jpg)**Dorman 527-193 Rear Driver Side Upper Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly Compatible with Select Infiniti/Nissan Models**Dorman**$84.13**4.1★33 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXLYWBP3) [5![Dorman 527-192 Rear Passenger Side Upper Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly Compatible with Select Infiniti/Nissan Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Yvp-yO58L.jpg)**Dorman 527-192 Rear Passenger Side Upper Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly Compatible with Select Infiniti/Nissan Models**Dorman**$86.44**4.1★31 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B135LBW1)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![MOTORHEAD AUTO Rear Right Suspension Trailing Arm Compatible with 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue 555014BA0A 55501-4BA0A 555015HA0B 55501-5HA0B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UHaW-QBAL.jpg)**MOTORHEAD AUTO Rear Right Suspension Trailing Arm Compatible with 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue 555014BA0A 55501-4BA0A 555015HA0B 55501-5HA0B**MOTORHEAD**$126.80**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV1R6SQT) [![Roneeson Rear Right Suspension Control Trailing Arm for Honda CR-V 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2.4L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vvb0NoPfL.jpg)**Roneeson Rear Right Suspension Control Trailing Arm for Honda CR-V 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2.4L**Roneeson**$129.53**0 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMNMHZVN) [![Detroit Axle - 4pc Rear Suspension Kit for Nissan Armada Pathfinder Pathfinder Armada INFINITI QX56 2 Lower Forward Control Arms with Ball Joint 2 Stabilizer Sway Bar End Links Replacement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bP-TwwqCL.jpg)**Detroit Axle - 4pc Rear Suspension Kit for Nissan Armada Pathfinder Pathfinder Armada INFINITI QX56 2 Lower Forward Control Arms with Ball Joint 2 Stabilizer Sway Bar End Links Replacement**Detroit Axle**$169.95**1,963 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G42XNLYB) [![Roneeson Rear Left and Right Upper Suspension Control Arms for Honda Civic 2006-2011](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yL1B0SadL.jpg)**Roneeson Rear Left and Right Upper Suspension Control Arms for Honda Civic 2006-2011**Roneeson**$67.09**3 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX4MJNN7) [![Detroit Axle - Rear Upper Control Arm for 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 Saturn Aura 2006 2007 2008 2009 Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly Replacement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rxk+I1tBL.jpg)**Detroit Axle - Rear Upper Control Arm for 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 Saturn Aura 2006 2007 2008 2009 Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly Replacement**Detroit Axle**$38.53**2,722 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQXPRQY)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![MOTORHEAD AUTO Rear Right Suspension Trailing Arm Compatible with 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue 555014BA0A 55501-4BA0A 555015HA0B 55501-5HA0B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UHaW-QBAL.jpg)**MOTORHEAD AUTO Rear Right Suspension Trailing Arm Compatible with 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue 555014BA0A 55501-4BA0A 555015HA0B 55501-5HA0B**MOTORHEAD**$126.80**0.0★**▲ 229%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV1R6SQT) [![MOTORHEAD AUTO Rear Lower Left Suspension Trailing Arm Direct OE Replacement For 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue 55502-4CA1C 55502-4CA0B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kyhIw23lL.jpg)**MOTORHEAD AUTO Rear Lower Left Suspension Trailing Arm Direct OE Replacement For 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue 55502-4CA1C 55502-4CA0B**MOTORHEAD**$118.80**4.0★**▲ 200%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F22M6DHR) [![Roneeson Rear Right Suspension Control Trailing Arm for Honda CR-V 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2.4L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vvb0NoPfL.jpg)**Roneeson Rear Right Suspension Control Trailing Arm for Honda CR-V 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2.4L**Roneeson**$129.53**0.0★**▲ 190%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMNMHZVN) [![Garage-Pro Rear Right Upper Control Arm With Ball Joint(s) & Bushing(s) Replacement for Lexus GS300 1999-2005 GS400 1998-2000 GS430 2001-2004 4877030052](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nPG+1-lUL.jpg)**Garage-Pro Rear Right Upper Control Arm With Ball Joint(s) & Bushing(s) Replacement for Lexus GS300 1999-2005 GS400 1998-2000 GS430 2001-2004 4877030052**Garage-Pro**$87.71**5.0★**▲ 171%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GFXPSNH) [![Dorman 524-163 Rear Driver Side Suspension Trailing Arm Compatible with Select Hyundai/Kia Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zEawjDn4L.jpg)**Dorman 524-163 Rear Driver Side Suspension Trailing Arm Compatible with Select Hyundai/Kia Models**Dorman**$70.65**0.0★**▲ 147%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2QFLTT8)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +2.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

3K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**40%

*“Fit fine”*

**Quality-Overall**27%

*“Excellent product”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“And it was $100 cheaper than the parts store”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“It did a job”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Product is as advertised”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“I did not encounter any issues installing them as well”*

**Soft Feel**2%

*“rides so much smoother”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**1%

*“great adjustable arm”*

**Durability**1%

*“Very durable product”*

**Ease Of Use**1%

*“Complete kit convenience – Getting all 8 components together saved time”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**25%

*“Fitment issues”*

**Compatibility-Overall**17%

*“making these not compatible at all”*

**Durability**14%

*“Lasted 3 years could have lasted longer”*

**Mounting**6%

*“Front bolt holes on the control arm were more than a little bit off”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Possibly a quality control issue or perhaps I got one that just slipped by”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Inconvenient”*

**Add-Ons/Attachments**3%

*“Had an extra attachment point for an option my truck didnt have”*

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

*“wrong bolt included”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**30%

**Defective Material/Parts**16%

**Compatibility-Overall**14%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Value For Money**6%

**Assembly/Installation**4%

**Mounting**4%

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**2%

**Product Condition**2%

**Quality-Overall**2%