Lexus RX drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $70
- Average
- $231
- High
- $584
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lexus RX drive shaft?
Asking prices from 141 salvage yards in 25 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 Lexus RX 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 RX drive shaft costs $70 to $584, with a median asking price of $215. Based on 374 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$217
Grade B (good)$182
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$552333 listings
Grade BStandard used$125–$30024 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$58416 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$552 | 333 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $125–$300 | 24 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$100 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$584 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$217
Grade B$182
Grade C$100
Ungraded$325
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $70–$584 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lexus RX drive shaft is listed
We found priced Lexus RX drive shaft listings at 141 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 80 listings (21% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $140, while Michigan yards ask $245, 75% 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 | 80 | 26 | $200-7% |
| Michigan | 35 | 11 | $245+14% |
| Illinois | 32 | 13 | $227+6% |
| Texas | 24 | 10 | $201-7% |
| Wisconsin | 20 | 5 | $156-27% |
| Colorado | 20 | 3 | $204-5% |
| Indiana | 19 | 8 | $140-35% |
| North Carolina | 18 | 9 | $235+9% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $215 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lexus RX drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $215
- Lexus RX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$665
- 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 Lexus RX drive shaft cost by year?
202510 listings$290$250 – $51220243 listingsFits 2 years$300$271 – $40020233 listingsFits 2 years$300$271 – $400202250 listingsFits 7 years$201$70 – $552202150 listingsFits 6 years$247$125 – $475202046 listingsFits 6 years$201$70 – $552201950 listingsFits 7 years$213$95 – $584201846 listingsFits 7 years$201$70 – $552201750 listingsFits 5 years$223$125 – $575201650 listingsFits 7 years$200$95 – $576201550 listings$150$75 – $368
Market analysis
How much does a used Lexus RX drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Lexus RX drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 117% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $217.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2023 tops the table at $300. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits 13% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 6% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 12% 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 Lexus RX parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$30$675
02wide ±226%
Air Bag
$306median
$65$1,450
03wide ±131%
Headlight Assembly
$1,100median
$342$3,220
04wide ±90%
Front Seat
$294median
$120$650
05wide ±136%
Brake Caliper
$170median
$30$493
06wide ±140%
Axle Shaft
$205median
$55$630
07wide ±114%
Center Console
$166median
$65$445
08wide ±155%
Wheels
$275median
$50$900
09wide ±161%
Tail Light
$255median
$60$880
10wide ±252%
Car Radio
$577median
$95$3,000
11wide ±79%
Steering Wheel
$480median
$113$868
12wide ±245%
Grille
$385median
$62$1,950
Price comparisons
Compare Lexus RX drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsLexusRX
1500$190
RX$215
$25 diff20,137 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsLexusRX
1500$228
RX$215
$13 diff19,351 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsLexusRX
1500$243
RX$215
$28 diff15,906 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsLexusRX
F150$240
RX$215
$25 diff14,300 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsLexusRX
F250$295
RX$215
$80 diff10,877 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsLexusRX
3500$431
RX$215
$216 diff7,672 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
Lexuswide ±160%
Lexus GX460
$141median
$50$500
Lexuswide ±153%
Lexus IS350
$194median
$49$644
Lexuswide ±128%
Lexus NX300
$107median
$61$335
Lexus
Lexus ES350
Price data updating
Common questions
Lexus RX drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Lexus RX?
The median asking price is $215 across 374 priced listings from 141 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $217. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Lexus RX drive shaft replacement typically runs $310–$665 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $215, 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 RX 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 Lexus RX drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.