Jeep Wrangler drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $63
- Average
- $235
- High
- $690
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Jeep Wrangler drive shaft?
Asking prices from 522 salvage yards in 48 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 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler drive shaft costs $63 to $690, with a median asking price of $230. Based on 4,494 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$230
Grade B (good)$238
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$63–$6903,839 listings
Grade BStandard used$76–$447379 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1674 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$395272 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $63–$690 | 3,839 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $76–$447 | 379 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$167 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$395 | 272 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$230
Grade B$238
Grade C$150
Ungraded$233
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $63–$690 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Jeep Wrangler drive shaft is listed
We found priced Jeep Wrangler drive shaft listings at 522 salvage yards across 48 states. California supplies the most, with 1,260 listings (23% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $158, while Florida yards ask $309, 96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,260 | 46 | $236+3% |
| Illinois | 727 | 27 | $230 |
| Texas | 538 | 35 | $208-10% |
| Indiana | 459 | 18 | $158-31% |
| Michigan | 422 | 46 | $230 |
| Ohio | 237 | 24 | $240+4% |
| Florida | 225 | 28 | $309+34% |
| Wisconsin | 189 | 14 | $262+14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $230 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Jeep Wrangler drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $230
- Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler drive shaft cost by year?
2025219 listingsFits 8 years$236$85 – $5052024336 listingsFits 8 years$246$80 – $6372023743 listingsFits 8 years$259$84 – $6152022743 listingsFits 8 years$259$84 – $6152021749 listingsFits 8 years$251$84 – $6902020171 listingsFits 8 years$230$73 – $6502019350 listingsFits 8 years$220$75 – $6902018742 listingsFits 19 years$198$63 – $6152017399 listingsFits 9 years$194$65 – $627201680 listingsFits 9 years$205$81 – $6032015333 listingsFits 9 years$195$65 – $627
Market analysis
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Jeep Wrangler 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 53% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $230.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4 Dr, 220mm, 2.0L, gasoline, Sahara, lists at a $166 median, while 2 Dr, 220mm, wide track commands $365, a 120% 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 $194, while 2022 tops the table at $259. Parts from 2010–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler sits 21% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 1% 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 Jeep Wrangler parts are priced?
01wide ±207%
Wheels
$196median
$40$850
02wide ±135%
Fender
$260median
$70$770
03wide ±130%
Axle Shaft
$235median
$75$687
04wide ±175%
Radiator
$173median
$45$649
05wide ±118%
Side Mirror
$157median
$40$410
06wide ±175%
Transfer Case
$838median
$138$3,066
07wide ±172%
Tail Light
$241median
$45$875
08wide ±249%
Alternator
$193median
$40$1,000
09wide ±70%
Engine
$4,683median
$2,499$9,094
10wide ±142%
Steering Rack
$195median
$65$618
11wide ±171%
Headlight Assembly
$205median
$40$741
12wide ±166%
AC Compressor
$173median
$45$618
Price comparisons
Compare Jeep Wrangler drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$190
Wrangler$230
$40 diff24,257 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$228
Wrangler$230
$2 diff23,471 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$243
Wrangler$230
$13 diff20,026 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsJeepWrangler
F150$240
Wrangler$230
$10 diff18,420 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsJeepWrangler
F250$295
Wrangler$230
$65 diff14,997 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsJeepWrangler
3500$431
Wrangler$230
$201 diff11,792 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 ±157%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$201median
$60$690
Jeepwide ±75%
Jeep Renegade
$184median
$49$325
Jeepwide ±78%
Jeep Wagoneer
$283median
$95$537
Common questions
Jeep Wrangler drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Jeep Wrangler?
The median asking price is $230 across 4,494 priced listings from 522 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $230. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $194.
How much does it cost to replace a Jeep Wrangler drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Jeep Wrangler drive shaft replacement typically runs $325–$680 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $230, 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 Wrangler model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 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 Jeep Wrangler drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Jeep Wrangler drive shaft fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.