Acura MDX drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $259
- High
- $788
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX drive shaft?
Asking prices from 108 salvage yards in 26 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Acura MDX drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Acura MDX drive shaft costs $75 to $788, with a median asking price of $232. Based on 418 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$197
Grade C (fair)$115
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$788300 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$42397 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1156 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$45715 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$788 | 300 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$423 | 97 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$115 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$457 | 15 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$197
Grade C$115
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$788 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX drive shaft is listed
We found priced Acura MDX drive shaft listings at 108 salvage yards across 26 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 93 listings (22% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $115, while North Carolina yards ask $280, 143% 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 | 93 | 13 | $197-15% |
| Arizona | 48 | 7 | $180-22% |
| Georgia | 40 | 13 | $166-28% |
| Nevada | 34 | 3 | $158-32% |
| Indiana | 34 | 7 | $240+3% |
| North Carolina | 31 | 7 | $280+21% |
| Wisconsin | 23 | 5 | $115-50% |
| Florida | 17 | 10 | $117-50% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $232 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $232
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $325–$680
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura MDX drive shaft cost by year?
20259 listings$371$250 – $371202448 listingsFits 4 years$391$150 – $693202343 listingsFits 4 years$372$75 – $649202243 listingsFits 4 years$397$75 – $788202050 listingsFits 8 years$197$85 – $615201950 listingsFits 9 years$197$85 – $615201850 listingsFits 7 years$176$96 – $369201750 listingsFits 9 years$197$85 – $615201650 listingsFits 7 years$176$96 – $369201550 listingsFits 2 years$121$75 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX drive 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 117% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $250.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $121, while 2022 tops the table at $397. Parts from 2014–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 22% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 2% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 5% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±219%
Engine Computer
$135median
$35$625
11wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
12wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsAcuraMDX
1500$190
MDX$232
$42 diff20,181 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsAcuraMDX
1500$228
MDX$232
$4 diff19,395 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsAcuraMDX
1500$243
MDX$232
$11 diff15,950 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsAcuraMDX
F150$240
MDX$232
$8 diff14,344 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsAcuraMDX
F250$295
MDX$232
$63 diff10,921 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsAcuraMDX
3500$431
MDX$232
$199 diff7,716 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Audiwide ±194%
Audi Q5
$269median
$55$1,100
Audiwide ±110%
Audi Q7
$300median
$81$740
BMWwide ±145%
BMW 330i
$250median
$76$800
BMWwide ±175%
BMW 530i
$250median
$70$947
BMWwide ±71%
BMW M3
$525median
$280$1,025
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Common questions
Acura MDX drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $232 across 418 priced listings from 108 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $121.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX drive shaft replacement typically runs $325–$680 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $232, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura MDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura MDX drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX drive shaft fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.