Dodge Challenger drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $502
- High
- $1,068
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Challenger drive shaft?
Asking prices from 382 salvage yards in 43 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
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Part overview
About the Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger drive shaft costs $125 to $1,068, with a median asking price of $500. Based on 1,918 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2023 (9 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$550
Grade B (good)$300
Grade C (fair)$375
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$1,0571,437 listings
Grade BStandard used$125–$832293 listings
Grade CVisible wear$200–$41921 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$1,068167 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$1,057 | 1,437 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $125–$832 | 293 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $200–$419 | 21 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$1,068 | 167 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$550
Grade B$300
Grade C$375
Ungraded$500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $125–$1,068 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Dodge Challenger drive shaft is listed
We found priced Dodge Challenger drive shaft listings at 382 salvage yards across 43 states. Florida supplies the most, with 269 listings (10% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $303, while Illinois yards ask $624, 106% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 269 | 26 | $370-26% |
| Texas | 220 | 28 | $303-39% |
| Michigan | 216 | 29 | $550+10% |
| California | 194 | 25 | $371-26% |
| Tennessee | 120 | 15 | $361-28% |
| Indiana | 117 | 18 | $375-25% |
| North Carolina | 116 | 14 | $520+4% |
| Illinois | 105 | 21 | $624+25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $500 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Challenger drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $500
- Dodge Challenger median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $595–$950
- 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
RWD, AT, 6.2L, 3.09 ratio
2 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$850$471 – $850Model-year comparison
What does a Dodge Challenger drive shaft cost by year?
2023171 listingsFits 9 years$500$163 – $9122022301 listingsFits 9 years$500$125 – $9162021302 listingsFits 9 years$495$125 – $9162020302 listingsFits 9 years$495$125 – $9162019301 listingsFits 9 years$495$125 – $1,0682018293 listingsFits 9 years$550$125 – $9122017303 listingsFits 9 years$475$125 – $1,0682016256 listingsFits 9 years$596$145 – $9162015253 listingsFits 9 years$500$125 – $1,068
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Challenger drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Challenger drive 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 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $550.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, RWD, AT, 3.6L, lists at a $255 median, while RWD, AT, 6.2L, 3.09 ratio commands $850, a 233% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $475, while 2016 tops the table at $596. Parts from 2015–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Challenger sits 163% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 119% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 106% above 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 Dodge Challenger parts are priced?
01wide ±230%
Wheels
$279median
$51$1,335
02wide ±200%
Strut
$165median
$30$690
03wide ±237%
Axle Shaft
$190median
$35$937
04wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$736median
$170$1,800
05wide ±288%
Transmission
$1,798median
$303$10,666
06wide ±290%
Engine
$3,045median
$610$18,250
07wide ±215%
Starter
$85median
$25$390
08wide ±132%
Side Mirror
$150median
$35$431
09wide ±145%
Steering Rack
$650median
$183$2,074
10wide ±237%
Grille
$150median
$25$737
11wide ±188%
Alternator
$85median
$30$350
12wide ±342%
Radiator
$125median
$44$900
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Challenger drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
FordF250vsDodgeChallenger
F250$295
Challenger$500
$205 diff12,421 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsDodgeChallenger
3500$431
Challenger$500
$69 diff9,216 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam2500vsDodgeChallenger
2500$295
Challenger$500
$205 diff7,483 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyColoradovsDodgeChallenger
Colorado$197
Challenger$500
$303 diff6,152 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyCamarovsDodgeChallenger
Camaro$195
Challenger$500
$305 diff5,202 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordTransitvsDodgeChallenger
Transit$262
Challenger$500
$238 diff5,126 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
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
Dodgewide ±120%
Dodge Charger
$556median
$120$1,456
Dodgewide ±217%
Dodge Durango
$211median
$61$975
Dodgewide ±168%
Dodge Journey
$125median
$49$469
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Common questions
Dodge Challenger drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Dodge Challenger?
The median asking price is $500 across 1,918 priced listings from 382 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $550. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $475.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Challenger drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Dodge Challenger drive shaft replacement typically runs $595–$950 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $500, 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 Dodge Challenger model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Dodge Challenger drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Challenger drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.