2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $167
- High
- $540
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Subaru Forester Drive Shaft prices
Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2016 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft
A used 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft costs between $75 and $540, with a median of $135 from 142 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 Subaru Forester drive shaft costs $75 to $540, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 142 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2018 (6 model years), updated Sep 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$215
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$540127 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$2609 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$4006 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$540 | 127 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$260 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$400 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$215
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$540 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- 2016 Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$585
- 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
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Subaru Forester compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 142 with posted prices. Its $135 median is 8% above the Subaru Forester guide's $125 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 6 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.
Compare model years
What does a Subaru Forester drive shaft cost in other years?
202563 listings$207$65 – $468202450 listings$99$60 – $308202350 listings$91$60 – $343202250 listings$195$75 – $267202150 listings$110$66 – $325202018 listings$100$97 – $210201950 listings$110$66 – $325201891 listingsCompatible$150$80 – $3252017150 listingsCompatible$107$60 – $338201556 listingsCompatible$155$61 – $565
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Common questions
2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft?
Based on 142 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft lists between $75 and $540, with a median asking price of $135.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft?
Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft replacement typically runs $230–$585 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $135, 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 Subaru Forester drive shaft fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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 Subaru Forester driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Forester drive shaft — median $135, from 142 listings.