Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $191
- High
- $395
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft?
Asking prices from 104 salvage yards in 32 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 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft costs $75 to $395, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 185 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2017 (10 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$175
Grade B (good)$121
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$395153 listings
Grade BStandard used$121–$1212 listings
Grade CVisible wear$150–$1502 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$20028 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$395 | 153 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $121–$121 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $150–$150 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$200 | 28 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$175
Grade B$121
Grade C$150
Ungraded$195
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$395 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft is listed
We found priced Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft listings at 104 salvage yards across 32 states. Texas supplies the most, with 28 listings (15% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while Nebraska yards ask $248, 98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 28 | 8 | $195+11% |
| Illinois | 20 | 7 | $168-4% |
| California | 17 | 7 | $125-29% |
| Nebraska | 14 | 7 | $248+42% |
| Missouri | 12 | 10 | $169-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $175
- Mitsubishi Lancer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $270–$625
- 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 Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Mitsubishi Lancer 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 17% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $175.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.4L, lists at a $151 median, while 2.0L commands $175, a 16% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $143, while 2015 tops the table at $182. Parts from 2009–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mitsubishi Lancer sits 8% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 23% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 28% 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 Mitsubishi Lancer parts are priced?
01wide ±162%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$20$350
02wide ±176%
Tail Light
$70median
$24$271
03wide ±132%
Transmission Control Module
$102median
$40$310
04wide ±148%
Air Bag
$103median
$30$335
05wide ±110%
Strut
$55median
$30$151
06wide ±164%
Front Seat
$143median
$50$518
07wide ±145%
Tailgate
$210median
$75$685
08wide ±218%
Car Radio
$118median
$40$555
09wide ±178%
Engine Computer
$115median
$40$450
10wide ±122%
Transmission
$1,900median
$365$4,995
11wide ±231%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$14$245
12wide ±93%
Quarter Panel
$356median
$191$850
Price comparisons
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsMitsubishiLancer
1500$190
Lancer$175
$15 diff19,948 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsMitsubishiLancer
1500$228
Lancer$175
$53 diff19,162 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsMitsubishiLancer
1500$243
Lancer$175
$68 diff15,717 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsMitsubishiLancer
F150$240
Lancer$175
$65 diff14,111 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsMitsubishiLancer
F250$285
Lancer$175
$110 diff9,948 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsMitsubishiLancer
3500$431
Lancer$175
$256 diff7,483 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
Mitsubishiwide ±149%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$130median
$50$437
Mitsubishiwide ±163%
Mitsubishi Outlander
$150median
$50$540
Mitsubishiwide ±139%
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$111median
$50$359
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Mirage
Price data updating
Common questions
Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Mitsubishi Lancer?
The median asking price is $175 across 185 priced listings from 104 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $175. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $143.
How much does it cost to replace a Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft replacement typically runs $270–$625 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $175, 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 Mitsubishi Lancer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mitsubishi Lancer drive shaft fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.