Nissan Kicks drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $138
- Average
- $224
- High
- $370
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Kicks drive shaft?
Asking prices from 45 salvage yards in 14 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Nissan Kicks 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 Kicks drive shaft costs $138 to $370, with a median asking price of $215. Based on 51 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$215
Grade B (good)$195
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$138–$37049 listings
Grade BStandard used$195–$1952 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $138–$370 | 49 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $195–$195 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$215
Grade B$195
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $138–$370 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Kicks drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $215
- Nissan Kicks 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
Non-Interchange search using Nissan Kicks and similar models
1 listings$195$195 – $195Non-Interchange search using only Nissan Kicks
1 listings$195$195 – $195Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Kicks drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Kicks drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Kicks drive shaft sit in a fairly tight band around the $215 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 10% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $215.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $195, while 2025 tops the table at $215. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Kicks 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 Nissan Kicks parts are priced?
01wide ±209%
Transmission Control Module
$126median
$35$562
02wide ±121%
Front Seat
$180median
$75$510
03wide ±196%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$827
04wide ±231%
Side Mirror
$174median
$30$834
05wide ±271%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$25$404
06wide ±160%
Wheels
$150median
$40$520
07wide ±282%
Grille
$186median
$35$1,085
08wide ±161%
Axle Shaft
$136median
$33$470
09wide ±129%
Steering Wheel
$172median
$49$493
10wide ±164%
Car Radio
$166median
$49$595
11wide ±228%
Tail Light
$173median
$35$823
12wide ±200%
Strut
$115median
$40$501
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Kicks drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsNissanKicks
1500$190
Kicks$215
$25 diff19,814 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsNissanKicks
1500$228
Kicks$215
$13 diff19,028 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsNissanKicks
1500$243
Kicks$215
$28 diff15,583 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsNissanKicks
F150$240
Kicks$215
$25 diff13,977 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsNissanKicks
F250$295
Kicks$215
$80 diff10,554 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsNissanKicks
3500$431
Kicks$215
$216 diff7,349 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
Nissanwide ±156%
Nissan Frontier
$182median
$59$627
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 Kicks drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Nissan Kicks?
The median asking price is $215 across 51 priced listings from 45 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $215. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $195.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Kicks drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Nissan Kicks 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 Nissan Kicks model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Kicks drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Kicks drive shaft fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.