Used Lexus NX300 drive shaft from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Lexus NX300 drive shaft?

Asking prices from 15 salvage yards in 3 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 14, 2026
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Part overview

About the Lexus NX300 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 Lexus NX300 drive shaft costs $61 to $335, with a median asking price of $107. Based on 64 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2018 (13 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$107
Grade B (good)$100

Lexus NX300 drive shaft price snapshot

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Low
$61
Average
$140
High
$335
87 listings observed · 64 priced15d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$61–$33559 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$1074 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $61–$335 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lexus NX300 drive shaft is listed

We found priced Lexus NX300 drive shaft listings at 15 salvage yards across 3 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 44 listings (69% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $100, while Texas yards ask $190, 90% 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
Arizona4410$100-7%
Texas174$190+78%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $107 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lexus NX300 drive shaft replacement cost?

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Used part
$107
Lexus NX300 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$200–$555
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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Model-year comparison

What does a Lexus NX300 drive shaft cost by year?

Market analysis

How much does a used Lexus NX300 drive shaft cost?

Asking prices for a used Lexus NX300 drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 7% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $107.

Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2018 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2006–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus NX300 sits 44% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 53% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 56% 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

  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 Lexus NX300?

The median asking price is $107 across 64 priced listings from 15 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $107. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Lexus NX300 drive shaft?

Using a used part, a Lexus NX300 drive shaft replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $107, 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 Lexus NX300 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Lexus NX300 drive shaft years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus NX300 drive shaft fitments across 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Lexus NX300 Drive Shaft Cost — From $61 to $335