Used 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Ram 1500 Drive Shaft prices

Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2016 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft

A used 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft costs between $50 and $768, with a median of $190 from 1,777 salvage yard listings.

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 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft costs $50 to $768, with a median asking price of $190. Based on 1,777 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2023 (11 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$190
Grade B (good)$190
Grade C (fair)$150

2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft price snapshot

USD
Low
$50
Average
$195
High
$768
2,639 listings observed · 1,777 priced listings used · last updated Sep 22, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$7681,234 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$550402 listings
Grade CVisible wear$81–$44530 listings
Grade XUngraded$81–$600111 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$768 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$190
2016 Ram 1500 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$285–$640
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

4x4, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 3.0L (diesel)48 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$200$100 – $314
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed, 3.21 axle ratio46 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$172$90 – $270
4x4, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2014–2021$120$61 – $320
4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2014–2021$120$61 – $320
4x2, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed44 listingsInterchange 2013–2022$150$100 – $420
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed44 listingsInterchange 2013–2015$185$75 – $333
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed, 3.55 axle ratio43 listingsInterchange 2013–2014$126$75 – $420
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed, 3.92 axle ratio43 listingsInterchange 2013–2014$126$75 – $420
4x4, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 3.0L (diesel)43 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$201$96 – $330
4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 3.0L (diesel)43 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$201$96 – $330
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 3.0L (diesel)43 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$201$96 – $330
4x2, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 3.0L (diesel)42 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$190$76 – $320
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio, ID 52123803AA42 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$190$76 – $320
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio, ID 52123803AA42 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$190$76 – $320
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio42 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$190$76 – $320
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio42 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$190$76 – $320
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L41 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$158$80 – $300
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed41 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$158$80 – $300
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L38 listingsInterchange 2013–2022$141$100 – $420
4x2, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio34 listingsInterchange 2014–2021$190$87 – $213
4x2, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio34 listingsInterchange 2014–2021$190$87 – $213
4x4, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed34 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$116$51 – $320
4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed34 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$116$51 – $320
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed34 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$116$51 – $320
4x2, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 3.0L (diesel)33 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$110$71 – $325
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 3.0L (diesel)33 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$110$71 – $325
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 3.0L (diesel)33 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$110$71 – $325
4x4, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio33 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$400$150 – $714
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio32 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$300$120 – $768
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio32 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$300$120 – $768
4x2, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 3.6L31 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$91 – $218
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 3.6L31 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$91 – $218
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 3.6L31 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$91 – $218
4x2, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed30 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$146$50 – $450
4x4, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 3.6L27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed27 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$180$100 – $387
4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 3.6L27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 3.6L27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x4, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$190$80 – $285
4x2, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio26 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$150$85 – $285
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio, ID 52123641AA26 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$150$85 – $285
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.92 axle ratio, ID 52123641AA26 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$150$85 – $285
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio26 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$150$85 – $285
4x4, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.21 axle ratio25 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$315$195 – $750
4x4, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio23 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$266$125 – $738
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio19 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$225$125 – $300
4x2, Crew Cab, 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed18 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$201$125 – $201
4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed18 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$201$125 – $201
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed18 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$201$125 – $201
4x2, Regular Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed, 3.55 axle ratio3 listingsInterchange 2013–2014$385$363 – $600

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Ram 1500 compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 2,639 observed listings, including 1,777 with posted prices. Its $190 median is 0% above the Ram 1500 guide's $190 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 11 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft?

Based on 1,777 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft lists between $50 and $768, with a median asking price of $190.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft?

Using a used part, a 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $285–$640 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $190, 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.

Will a 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Ram 1500 driveshaft?

A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Ram 1500 drive shaft — median $190, from 1,777 listings.

2016 Ram 1500 Drive Shaft Cost — Used From $50 to $768