Subaru Forester axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $140
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester axle shaft?
Asking prices from 416 salvage yards in 44 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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester axle shaft costs $40 to $343, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 2,428 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$137
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$3431,976 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$339425 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1004 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$20023 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$343 | 1,976 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$339 | 425 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$100 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$200 | 23 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$137
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester axle shaft is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester axle shaft listings at 416 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 1,059 listings (16% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $51, while North Carolina yards ask $174, 241% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,059 | 22 | $137+1% |
| North Carolina | 587 | 15 | $174+28% |
| Missouri | 516 | 11 | $156+15% |
| California | 473 | 16 | $75-45% |
| Texas | 470 | 26 | $101-26% |
| Colorado | 278 | 7 | $51-62% |
| Indiana | 256 | 12 | $165+21% |
| Florida | 253 | 21 | $110-19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $136 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $136
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$510
- 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 Subaru Forester axle shaft cost by year?
2025846 listingsFits 9 years$137$50 – $3162024150 listingsFits 8 years$110$40 – $3002023200 listingsFits 8 years$106$40 – $3002022200 listingsFits 8 years$121$50 – $2852021100 listingsFits 8 years$90$45 – $3432020100 listingsFits 8 years$145$73 – $2692019100 listingsFits 8 years$137$81 – $2492018250 listingsFits 5 years$86$40 – $3292017250 listingsFits 5 years$137$40 – $2692016102 listingsFits 5 years$143$65 – $2542015250 listingsFits 5 years$156$75 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $136.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front axle, hybrid, lists at a $115 median, while rear axle, hybrid commands $185, a 61% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $86, while 2015 tops the table at $156. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 53% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 33% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 35% 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 Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±149%
Grille
$191median
$50$621
06wide ±108%
Fender
$290median
$90$718
07wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
08wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
09wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
10wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
11wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
12wide ±154%
Alternator
$115median
$30$385
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsSubaruForester
Class$287
Forester$136
$151 diff13,219 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$96
Forester$136
$40 diff10,581 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruForester
Fe$135
Forester$136
$1 diff10,347 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$151
Forester$136
$15 diff9,936 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruForester
Class$278
Forester$136
$142 diff9,498 listings
Axle ShaftcompareKiaSorentovsSubaruForester
Sorento$126
Forester$136
$10 diff8,976 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 ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$45$468
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Tahoe
$149median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Subaruwide ±171%
Subaru Crosstrek
$101median
$40$385
Subaruwide ±202%
Subaru Impreza
$88median
$30$385
Subaruwide ±209%
Subaru Outback
$85median
$30$385
Common questions
Subaru Forester axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $136 across 2,428 priced listings from 416 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $136. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester axle shaft replacement typically runs $230–$510 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $136, 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester axle shaft fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.