Toyota Highlander axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $180
- High
- $520
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander axle shaft?
Asking prices from 709 salvage yards in 48 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
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Part overview
About the Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander axle shaft costs $35 to $520, with a median asking price of $172. Based on 5,661 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$175
Grade B (good)$172
Grade C (fair)$115
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$5204,039 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$4431,421 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$21519 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$275182 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$520 | 4,039 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$443 | 1,421 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$215 | 19 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$275 | 182 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$175
Grade B$172
Grade C$115
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$520 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Highlander axle shaft is listed
We found priced Toyota Highlander axle shaft listings at 709 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,231 listings (12% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while North Carolina yards ask $215, 115% 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 | 1,231 | 47 | $146-15% |
| Michigan | 863 | 40 | $211+23% |
| California | 613 | 42 | $100-42% |
| Indiana | 574 | 20 | $188+9% |
| Illinois | 566 | 25 | $188+9% |
| Wisconsin | 455 | 24 | $165-4% |
| Georgia | 421 | 19 | $191+11% |
| North Carolina | 413 | 24 | $215+25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $172 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $172
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$545
- 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 Toyota Highlander axle shaft cost by year?
2025500 listingsFits 7 years$176$50 – $4242024486 listingsFits 6 years$189$50 – $4932023391 listingsFits 6 years$205$61 – $4932022788 listingsFits 6 years$175$40 – $5202021700 listingsFits 7 years$186$50 – $4242020687 listingsFits 6 years$204$50 – $4932019550 listingsFits 11 years$149$35 – $4132018550 listingsFits 11 years$150$40 – $3662017548 listingsFits 11 years$125$40 – $4132016547 listingsFits 11 years$158$40 – $4132015323 listingsFits 11 years$100$38 – $413
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Highlander 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 52% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $175.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear axle (AWD), w/o sport suspension; 2.5L, LH, lists at a $148 median, while front axle, w/o sport suspension; LH commands $213, a 44% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2023 tops the table at $205. Parts from 2009–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 40% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 14% below the Mercedes C Class ($201), and 18% 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 Toyota Highlander parts are priced?
01wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$595median
$99$1,800
02wide ±182%
Side Mirror
$246median
$65$962
03wide ±136%
Wheels
$240median
$70$725
04wide ±170%
Grille
$226median
$38$806
05wide ±158%
Strut
$150median
$47$522
06wide ±168%
Radiator
$205median
$60$750
07wide ±159%
Engine
$2,900median
$400$9,642
08wide ±124%
Tail Light
$181median
$47$495
09wide ±112%
Transmission
$3,200median
$540$7,702
10wide ±122%
AC Compressor
$213median
$55$573
11wide ±124%
AC Condenser
$182median
$50$500
12wide ±166%
Rear Bumper
$167median
$39$595
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsToyotaHighlander
Class$287
Highlander$172
$115 diff16,452 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsToyotaHighlander
Cherokee$96
Highlander$172
$76 diff13,814 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsToyotaHighlander
Fe$137
Highlander$172
$35 diff13,541 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsToyotaHighlander
Cherokee$151
Highlander$172
$21 diff13,169 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaHighlander
Class$278
Highlander$172
$106 diff12,731 listings
Axle ShaftcompareKiaSorentovsToyotaHighlander
Sorento$126
Highlander$172
$46 diff12,211 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
Toyotawide ±246%
Toyota 4Runner
$125median
$35$650
Toyotawide ±181%
Toyota Camry
$137median
$35$530
Toyotawide ±150%
Toyota Corolla
$110median
$30$360
Toyotawide ±204%
Toyota RAV4
$150median
$35$648
Toyotawide ±184%
Toyota Tacoma
$190median
$50$750
Common questions
Toyota Highlander axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Toyota Highlander?
The median asking price is $172 across 5,661 priced listings from 709 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $175. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander axle shaft replacement typically runs $265–$545 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $172, 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Highlander axle shaft fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.