Nissan Altima axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $140
- High
- $423
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima axle shaft?
Asking prices from 399 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Nissan Altima axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Nissan Altima axle shaft costs $20 to $423, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 2,348 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$153
Grade C (fair)$69
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3851,347 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$423801 listings
Grade CVisible wear$56–$1007 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$250193 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$385 | 1,347 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$423 | 801 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $56–$100 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$250 | 193 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$153
Grade C$69
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$423 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima axle shaft is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima axle shaft listings at 399 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 493 listings (12% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $175, 133% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 493 | 38 | $125+14% |
| Florida | 462 | 36 | $103-6% |
| California | 343 | 41 | $75-32% |
| Illinois | 323 | 20 | $160+45% |
| New York | 237 | 17 | $75-32% |
| Arizona | 225 | 16 | $82-25% |
| Tennessee | 216 | 13 | $80-27% |
| Georgia | 163 | 15 | $175+59% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$485
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima axle shaft cost by year?
2025200 listingsFits 7 years$82$40 – $3432024300 listingsFits 7 years$160$25 – $4232023300 listingsFits 7 years$110$30 – $3152022300 listingsFits 7 years$160$30 – $2902021300 listingsFits 7 years$110$30 – $3202020300 listingsFits 7 years$160$30 – $2902019300 listingsFits 7 years$176$34 – $3852018200 listingsFits 8 years$75$30 – $2862017148 listingsFits 8 years$64$35 – $2742016200 listingsFits 8 years$77$40 – $3432015200 listingsFits 8 years$75$20 – $216
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 81% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, LH, lists at a $82 median, while rear (AWD) commands $134, a 63% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $64, while 2019 tops the table at $176. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 62% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 45% below the Mercedes C Class ($201), and 47% below the Mercedes E Class ($209) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±256%
Side Mirror
$133median
$25$705
02wide ±238%
Wheels
$162median
$28$800
03wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
04wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
05wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
06wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$412
07wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
08wide ±165%
Grille
$184median
$29$635
09wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
10wide ±162%
Radiator
$173median
$40$600
11wide ±183%
Alternator
$103median
$25$402
12wide ±137%
Engine
$1,235median
$235$3,626
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$287
Altima$110
$177 diff13,139 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsNissanAltima
Class$201
Altima$110
$91 diff11,860 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$209
Altima$110
$99 diff11,183 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesSClassvsNissanAltima
Class$278
Altima$110
$168 diff9,418 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHondaCivicvsNissanAltima
Civic$125
Altima$110
$15 diff8,598 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesGLCClassvsNissanAltima
Class$203
Altima$110
$93 diff8,143 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±272%
BMW X3
$204median
$34$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$226median
$40$825
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$136median
$35$493
Chevywide ±193%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$30$415
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$45$468
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Tahoe
$155median
$50$493
Chevywide ±154%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$40$462
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Nissanwide ±154%
Nissan Pathfinder
$137median
$27$450
Nissanwide ±175%
Nissan Rogue
$114median
$30$428
Nissanwide ±193%
Nissan Sentra
$113median
$34$470
Common questions
Nissan Altima axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $110 across 2,348 priced listings from 399 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $64.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima axle shaft replacement typically runs $205–$485 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $110, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Nissan Altima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Altima axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima axle shaft fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.