Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $179
- High
- $493
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft?
Asking prices from 383 salvage yards in 44 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 Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft costs $65 to $493, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 1,353 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$166
Grade B (good)$207
Grade C (fair)$225
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$493954 listings
Grade BStandard used$76–$349354 listings
Grade CVisible wear$116–$2255 listings
Grade XUngraded$66–$45040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$493 | 954 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $76–$349 | 354 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $116–$225 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $66–$450 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$166
Grade B$207
Grade C$225
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$493 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft is listed
We found priced Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft listings at 383 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 258 listings (13% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $101, while New York yards ask $217, 115% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 258 | 21 | $184+5% |
| California | 214 | 37 | $135-23% |
| Indiana | 164 | 8 | $210+20% |
| Texas | 162 | 28 | $201+15% |
| New York | 129 | 23 | $217+24% |
| Arizona | 119 | 8 | $101-42% |
| Pennsylvania | 88 | 11 | $177+1% |
| Michigan | 82 | 27 | $185+6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $175
- Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 8 years$187$65 – $322202424 listingsFits 6 years$207$125 – $3252023101 listingsFits 8 years$197$65 – $2752022210 listingsFits 8 years$125$75 – $4932021200 listingsFits 8 years$140$70 – $4932020210 listingsFits 8 years$210$65 – $3502019210 listingsFits 8 years$210$65 – $3502018100 listingsFits 8 years$184$65 – $296201727 listingsFits 6 years$141$90 – $3252016150 listingsFits 6 years$194$80 – $4202015150 listingsFits 6 years$146$65 – $450
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Crosstrek 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built, lists at a $187 median, while Japan built commands $210, a 12% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2019 tops the table at $210. Parts from 2018–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek parts are priced?
01wide ±125%
Side Mirror
$195median
$44$530
02wide ±119%
Fender
$232median
$95$645
03wide ±185%
Wheels
$153median
$34$600
04wide ±119%
Strut
$115median
$36$310
05wide ±147%
Tail Light
$145median
$45$470
06wide ±181%
Transmission
$1,475median
$300$5,625
07wide ±119%
Engine
$1,925median
$645$5,224
08wide ±169%
Grille
$195median
$38$699
09wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$40$385
10wide ±226%
Steering Rack
$227median
$50$1,075
11wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$108$1,600
12wide ±122%
Radiator
$193median
$50$520
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
FordF250vsSubaruCrosstrek
F250$295
Crosstrek$175
$120 diff11,856 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsSubaruCrosstrek
3500$431
Crosstrek$175
$256 diff8,651 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam2500vsSubaruCrosstrek
2500$295
Crosstrek$175
$120 diff6,918 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruCrosstrek
Wrangler$230
Crosstrek$175
$55 diff5,847 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyColoradovsSubaruCrosstrek
Colorado$197
Crosstrek$175
$22 diff5,587 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruCrosstrek
Cherokee$201
Crosstrek$175
$26 diff4,719 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
Subaruwide ±120%
Subaru Ascent
$156median
$85$460
Subaruwide ±202%
Subaru Forester
$125median
$60$565
Subaruwide ±129%
Subaru Impreza
$143median
$50$420
Subaruwide ±123%
Subaru Outback
$150median
$50$420
Subaruwide ±84%
Subaru WRX
$193median
$75$401
Common questions
Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Subaru Crosstrek?
The median asking price is $175 across 1,353 priced listings from 383 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $166. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Crosstrek drive shaft fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.