Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $224
- High
- $690
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft?
Asking prices from 495 salvage yards in 41 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft costs $60 to $690, with a median asking price of $201. Based on 3,366 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$216
Grade B (good)$184
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$61–$6902,506 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$470624 listings
Grade CVisible wear$125–$25020 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$512216 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$690 | 2,506 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$470 | 624 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $125–$250 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$512 | 216 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$216
Grade B$184
Grade C$150
Ungraded$181
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$690 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft is listed
We found priced Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft listings at 495 salvage yards across 41 states. Florida supplies the most, with 695 listings (20% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $190, while Michigan yards ask $250, 32% 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 | 695 | 35 | $200 |
| Illinois | 382 | 27 | $229+14% |
| California | 378 | 48 | $200 |
| Texas | 296 | 34 | $190-5% |
| Michigan | 269 | 44 | $250+24% |
| Georgia | 170 | 19 | $243+21% |
| Indiana | 144 | 19 | $200 |
| North Carolina | 124 | 21 | $231+15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $201 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $201
- Jeep Grand Cherokee median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$650
- 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
121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), 195mm, single speed transfer case48 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$220$129 – $437
121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), 195mm, 2 speed transfer case44 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$186$75 – $599
121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), 230mm, non-locking (conventional differential)4 listings$300$271 – $475
121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), 230mm, electronic locking differential (limited slip)
1 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$271$271 – $271Model-year comparison
What does a Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft cost by year?
2025206 listingsFits 5 years$215$75 – $5992024396 listingsFits 5 years$222$70 – $6902023258 listingsFits 5 years$231$85 – $6902022619 listingsFits 14 years$226$75 – $6902021509 listingsFits 14 years$221$75 – $6902019345 listingsFits 11 years$220$81 – $6902018503 listingsFits 11 years$203$73 – $6902017431 listingsFits 12 years$145$60 – $6902016435 listingsFits 11 years$190$70 – $6902015260 listingsFits 10 years$200$73 – $680
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 44% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $216.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), 195mm, 2 speed transfer case, lists at a $186 median, while 121.7" WB (3rd row seating, VIN J or K, 6th digit), 230mm, non-locking (conventional differential) commands $300, a 61% 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 $145, while 2023 tops the table at $231. Parts from 2011–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee sits 6% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 12% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 17% 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.
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What other Jeep Grand Cherokee parts are priced?
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$185median
$35$980
02wide ±205%
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$225median
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03wide ±170%
Axle Shaft
$151median
$35$547
04wide ±148%
Tail Light
$150median
$40$485
05wide ±277%
Headlight Assembly
$490median
$81$2,800
06wide ±213%
Strut
$175median
$42$787
07wide ±225%
Grille
$170median
$29$794
08wide ±208%
Rear Bumper
$245median
$49$1,070
09wide ±173%
Alternator
$110median
$25$405
10wide ±175%
Transmission
$1,354median
$308$5,040
11wide ±221%
Radiator
$170median
$50$800
12wide ±175%
Front Bumper
$254median
$63$950
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsJeepGrandCherokee
1500$190
Cherokee$201
$11 diff23,129 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsJeepGrandCherokee
1500$228
Cherokee$201
$27 diff22,343 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsJeepGrandCherokee
1500$243
Cherokee$201
$42 diff18,898 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsJeepGrandCherokee
F150$240
Cherokee$201
$39 diff17,292 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsJeepGrandCherokee
F250$295
Cherokee$201
$94 diff13,869 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsJeepGrandCherokee
3500$431
Cherokee$201
$230 diff10,664 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
Jeepwide ±79%
Jeep Cherokee
$172median
$50$322
Jeepwide ±140%
Jeep Compass
$180median
$50$553
Jeepwide ±125%
Jeep Gladiator
$319median
$95$894
Jeepwide ±75%
Jeep Renegade
$184median
$49$325
Jeepwide ±78%
Jeep Wagoneer
$283median
$95$537
Jeepwide ±136%
Jeep Wrangler
$230median
$63$690
Common questions
Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The median asking price is $201 across 3,366 priced listings from 495 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $216. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $145.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft replacement typically runs $295–$650 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $201, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.