Nissan Frontier drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $59
- Average
- $192
- High
- $627
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier drive shaft?
Asking prices from 459 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier drive shaft costs $59 to $627, with a median asking price of $182. Based on 2,031 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2026 (22 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$182
Grade B (good)$186
Grade C (fair)$121
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$59–$6271,466 listings
Grade BStandard used$73–$524283 listings
Grade CVisible wear$74–$22551 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$500231 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $59–$627 | 1,466 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $73–$524 | 283 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $74–$225 | 51 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$500 | 231 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$182
Grade B$186
Grade C$121
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $59–$627 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Frontier drive shaft is listed
We found priced Nissan Frontier drive shaft listings at 459 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 324 listings (16% of the total) from 54 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $154, while Florida yards ask $248, 61% 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 | 324 | 54 | $154-15% |
| Texas | 302 | 45 | $190+4% |
| Indiana | 104 | 19 | $159-13% |
| Illinois | 98 | 20 | $223+23% |
| Michigan | 78 | 25 | $235+29% |
| Arizona | 68 | 13 | $166-9% |
| Georgia | 68 | 19 | $186+2% |
| Florida | 68 | 24 | $248+36% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $182 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $182
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $275–$630
- 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 Nissan Frontier drive shaft cost by year?
2025191 listingsFits 6 years$182$75 – $5002024148 listingsFits 6 years$175$75 – $5002023180 listingsFits 7 years$195$60 – $3272022200 listingsFits 6 years$195$82 – $410202196 listingsFits 6 years$218$95 – $524202096 listingsFits 6 years$218$95 – $5242019371 listingsFits 15 years$150$59 – $5062018229 listingsFits 15 years$182$75 – $6272017392 listingsFits 15 years$181$73 – $5062016371 listingsFits 15 years$150$59 – $5062015392 listingsFits 15 years$183$73 – $506
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Frontier 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 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $182.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4x4, 6' 0" box, lists at a $142 median, while 4x2, 6' 0" box commands $244, a 72% 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 $150, while 2020 tops the table at $218. Parts from 2005–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 4% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 20% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 25% 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 Nissan Frontier parts are priced?
01wide ±120%
Front Seat
$196median
$70$541
02wide ±173%
Transmission Control Module
$126median
$35$470
03wide ±277%
Side Mirror
$115median
$20$657
04wide ±255%
Air Bag
$253median
$50$1,340
05wide ±165%
ABS Module
$180median
$50$644
06wide ±97%
Quarter Panel
$550median
$231$1,300
07wide ±252%
Wheels
$153median
$30$800
08wide ±148%
Center Console
$155median
$40$500
09wide ±217%
Transmission
$915median
$180$4,154
10wide ±274%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$14$315
11wide ±104%
Steering Column
$187median
$50$440
12wide ±261%
Car Radio
$200median
$35$1,080
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Frontier drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$190
Frontier$182
$8 diff21,794 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$228
Frontier$182
$46 diff21,008 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsNissanFrontier
1500$243
Frontier$182
$61 diff17,563 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsNissanFrontier
F150$240
Frontier$182
$58 diff15,957 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsNissanFrontier
F250$295
Frontier$182
$113 diff12,534 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsNissanFrontier
3500$431
Frontier$182
$249 diff9,329 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
Nissanwide ±149%
Nissan Altima
$150median
$60$506
Nissanspread ±54%
Nissan Kicks
$215median
$138$370
Nissanwide ±95%
Nissan Murano
$184median
$50$400
Nissanwide ±167%
Nissan Pathfinder
$155median
$50$568
Nissanwide ±171%
Nissan Rogue
$189median
$51$699
Nissanwide ±119%
Nissan Titan
$239median
$74$645
Nissanwide ±63%
Nissan Versa
$100median
$75$200
Nissan
Nissan Sentra
Price data updating
Common questions
Nissan Frontier drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Nissan Frontier?
The median asking price is $182 across 2,031 priced listings from 459 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $182. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier drive shaft replacement typically runs $275–$630 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $182, 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 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Frontier drive shaft fitments across 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 22 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.