Subaru Outback axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $104
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback axle shaft ?
How much does a used Subaru Outback 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 Outback axle shaft costs $35 to $385, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 865 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2024 (8 model years), updated Sep 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$81
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$385644 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$295157 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$19964 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$385 | 644 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$295 | 157 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$199 | 64 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$81
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$385 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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 Outback axle shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback axle shaft cost?
A used Subaru Outback axle shaft costs between $35 and $385, with a median asking price of $80. That figure comes from 865 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2019 tops the table at $172. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 63% below the Mercedes E Class ($216), 16% below the Jeep Cherokee ($95), and 63% 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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$1,550median
$1$11,573
02wide ±239%
Transmission
$1,087median
$157$5,342
03wide ±143%
Front Bumper
$197median
$30$595
04wide ±134%
Rear Bumper
$196median
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$445median
$101$1,042
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Fender
$200median
$75$510
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Headlight Assembly
$500median
$70$1,480
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Tail Light
$120median
$30$518
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Alternator
$76median
$25$271
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$75median
$15$380
11wide ±358%
Radiator
$133median
$49$1,000
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$125median
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$100median
$30$293
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Steering Rack
$300median
$60$1,037
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$146median
$18$11,573
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Side Mirror
$181median
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Turbocharger
$490median
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AC Condenser
$132median
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$150median
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Fuel Pump
$95median
$25$292
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Water Pump
$85median
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Power Steering Pump
$125median
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$150median
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$125median
$30$475
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Throttle Body
$67median
$20$272
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$20$279
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$159median
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Tailgate
$595median
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$100median
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$103median
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$125median
$25$380
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$108median
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$380median
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$478median
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$440median
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$237median
$99$525
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Front Seat
$149median
$50$385
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
JeepCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$95
Outback$80
$15 diff8,250 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$150
Outback$80
$70 diff7,770 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsSubaruOutback
Fe$134
Outback$80
$54 diff7,206 listings
Axle ShaftcompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$100
Outback$80
$20 diff7,064 listings
Axle ShaftcompareKiaSorentovsSubaruOutback
Sorento$137
Outback$80
$57 diff6,188 listings
Axle ShaftcompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruOutback
RAV4$161
Outback$80
$81 diff5,823 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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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%
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$155median
$50$281
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Subaru Crosstrek
$100median
$40$385
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Subaru Forester
$126median
$35$405
Subaruwide ±250%
Subaru Impreza
$99median
$30$525
Common questions
Subaru Outback axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Subaru Outback?
Based on 865 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Outback axle shaft lists between $35 and $385, with a median asking price of $80.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback axle shaft replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $80, 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 Outback axle shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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 Outback model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Outback axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Outback axle shaft listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 8 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 Outback cv axle?
A cv axle is another name for a axle shaft. The Subaru Outback axle shaft prices on this page apply — median $80, from 865 salvage yard listings.