Subaru Forester axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $142
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester axle shaft ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester axle shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester axle shaft costs $35 to $405, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 1,990 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$160
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$4051,700 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$339266 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$65–$10524 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$405 | 1,700 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$339 | 266 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$105 | 24 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$160
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$405 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $126
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$500
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester axle shaft cost by year?
2025821 listingsFits 8 years$146$50 – $4052024150 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$95$40 – $2902018250 listingsFits 5 years$86$35 – $3292016102 listingsFits 5 years$143$65 – $2542015250 listingsFits 5 years$156$75 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester axle shaft cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester axle shaft is $126 at the median, with listings spanning $35 to $405. That figure comes from 1,990 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front axle, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $121 median, while rear axle, gasoline, Touring commands $201, a 66% 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 42% below the Mercedes E Class ($216), 33% above the Jeep Cherokee ($95), and 41% below the Mercedes C Class ($215) 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.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
15wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
16wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
17wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
18wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
19wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
20wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
21wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
22wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
23wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
24wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
31wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
JeepCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$95
Forester$126
$31 diff9,375 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$150
Forester$126
$24 diff8,895 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruForester
Fe$134
Forester$126
$8 diff8,331 listings
Axle ShaftcompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$100
Forester$126
$26 diff8,189 listings
Axle ShaftcompareKiaSorentovsSubaruForester
Sorento$137
Forester$126
$11 diff7,313 listings
Axle ShaftcompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$161
Forester$126
$35 diff6,948 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±172%
Acura MDX
$165median
$39$608
Acurawide ±72%
Acura RDX
$149median
$65$279
BMWwide ±215508%
BMW X3
$232median
$40$999,999
BMWwide ±291%
BMW X5
$277median
$30$1,644
Chevywide ±8661%
Chevy Colorado
$146median
$30$25,320
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$32$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$50$468
Subaruwide ±75%
Subaru Ascent
$155median
$50$281
Subaruwide ±173%
Subaru Crosstrek
$100median
$40$385
Subaruwide ±250%
Subaru Impreza
$99median
$30$525
Subaruwide ±219%
Subaru Outback
$80median
$35$385
Common questions
Subaru Forester axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 1,990 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester axle shaft lists between $35 and $405, with a median asking price of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester axle shaft replacement typically runs $220–$500 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $126, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester axle shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 18 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester axle shaft listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Forester cv axle?
A cv axle is another name for a axle shaft. The Subaru Forester axle shaft prices on this page apply — median $126, from 1,990 salvage yard listings.