Used Dodge Charger drive shaft from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Dodge Charger drive shaft?

Asking prices from 508 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
Strong coverage1,857 priced of 2,482 observed5 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Dodge Charger 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 Charger drive shaft costs $120 to $1,456, with a median asking price of $556. Based on 1,857 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2023 (10 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$600
Grade B (good)$540
Grade C (fair)$465

Dodge Charger drive shaft price snapshot

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Low
$120
Average
$566
High
$1,456
2,482 listings observed · 1,857 priced9d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$120–$1,4561,211 listings
Grade BStandard used$121–$1,175434 listings
Grade CVisible wear$375–$5006 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$1,140206 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $120–$1,456 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Dodge Charger drive shaft is listed

We found priced Dodge Charger drive shaft listings at 508 salvage yards across 44 states. California supplies the most, with 384 listings (14% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $367, while Tennessee yards ask $629, 71% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California38441$367-34%
Arizona27416$434-22%
Texas26946$471-15%
Florida18930$487-12%
Michigan11525$550-1%
Georgia11023$500-10%
New York9318$425-24%
Tennessee8118$629+13%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $556 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Dodge Charger drive shaft replacement cost?

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Used part
$556
Dodge Charger median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$650–$1,005
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2023)

AWD, 3.6L37 listingsInterchange 2015–2023$550$200 – $792
RWD, 5.7L (8HP70)37 listingsInterchange 2015–2023$729$285 – $1,076
RWD, 3.6L18 listingsInterchange 2015–2023$270$150 – $750
RWD, 6.2L, engine ID ESD15 listingsInterchange 2015–2021$992$550 – $1,456
RWD, 6.4L (8HP70)4 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$450$399 – $574

Model-year comparison

What does a Dodge Charger drive shaft cost by year?

$405$471$537$603$669201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Dodge Charger drive shaft cost?

Asking prices for a used Dodge Charger 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 29% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $600.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, RWD, 3.6L, lists at a $270 median, while RWD, 6.2L, engine ID ESD commands $992, a 267% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $450, while 2016 tops the table at $637. Parts from 2015–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Charger sits 193% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 144% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 129% 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
  4. Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
  5. Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.

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How much is a used drive shaft for a Dodge Charger?

The median asking price is $556 across 1,857 priced listings from 508 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $600. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $450.

How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Charger drive shaft?

Using a used part, a Dodge Charger drive shaft replacement typically runs $650–$1,005 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $556, 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 Charger 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 Charger drive shaft years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Charger drive shaft fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Dodge Charger Drive Shaft Cost — From $120 to $1,456