Fiat 500 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $49
- Average
- $157
- High
- $285
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Fiat 500 drive shaft?
Asking prices from 123 salvage yards in 27 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500 drive shaft costs $49 to $285, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 98 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2020 (5 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$159
Grade B (good)$159
Grade C (fair)$105
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$49–$28576 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$23912 listings
Grade CVisible wear$105–$1052 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$2508 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $49–$285 | 76 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $49–$239 | 12 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $105–$105 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$250 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$159
Grade B$159
Grade C$105
Ungraded$170
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $49–$285 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Fiat 500 drive shaft is listed
We found priced Fiat 500 drive shaft listings at 123 salvage yards across 27 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 64 listings (20% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $97, while Michigan yards ask $193, 99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 64 | 19 | $193+29% |
| Indiana | 26 | 11 | $125-17% |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | 8 | $100-33% |
| Wisconsin | 22 | 6 | $115-23% |
| Illinois | 20 | 7 | $97-35% |
| New York | 19 | 8 | $165+10% |
| Ohio | 18 | 9 | $100-33% |
| Iowa | 12 | 4 | $140-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Fiat 500 drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Fiat 500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$600
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Fiat 500 and similar models
3 listings$200$170 – $250Non-Interchange search using only Fiat 500
3 listings$200$170 – $250Model-year comparison
What does a Fiat 500 drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Fiat 500 drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Fiat 500 drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 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 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $159.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2020 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2015–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Fiat 500 sits 21% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 34% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 38% 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 Fiat 500 parts are priced?
01wide ±164%
Front Seat
$146median
$45$525
02wide ±283%
Fog Light
$86median
$19$506
03wide ±194%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$413
04wide ±222%
Wheels
$100median
$25$469
05wide ±235%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$15$250
06wide ±79%
Quarter Panel
$350median
$195$750
07wide ±130%
Headlight Assembly
$200median
$50$570
08wide ±198%
Transmission
$666median
$115$2,750
09wide ±149%
Side Mirror
$100median
$25$323
10wide ±176%
Strut
$75median
$25$289
11wide ±234%
Air Bag
$112median
$25$550
12wide ±223%
Grille
$75median
$15$350
Price comparisons
Compare Fiat 500 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsFiat500
1500$190
500$150
$40 diff19,861 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFiat500
1500$228
500$150
$78 diff19,075 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsFiat500
1500$243
500$150
$93 diff15,630 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsFiat500
F150$240
500$150
$90 diff14,024 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsFiat500
F250$285
500$150
$135 diff9,861 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsFiat500
3500$431
500$150
$281 diff7,396 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
BMWwide ±145%
BMW 330i
$250median
$76$800
BMWwide ±175%
BMW 530i
$250median
$70$947
BMWwide ±71%
BMW M3
$525median
$280$1,025
BMWwide ±135%
BMW X1
$140median
$60$437
Common questions
Fiat 500 drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Fiat 500?
The median asking price is $150 across 98 priced listings from 123 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $159. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Fiat 500 drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Fiat 500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $150, 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 Fiat 500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Fiat 500 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Fiat 500 drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.