Subaru Outback drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $172
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback drive shaft ?
How much does a used Subaru Outback drive shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Outback drive shaft costs $50 to $420, with a median asking price of $159. Based on 536 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$160
Grade B (good)$131
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$420444 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$32079 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$93–$30013 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$420 | 444 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$320 | 79 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $93–$300 | 13 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$160
Grade B$131
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$420 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $159
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $255–$610
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Outback drive shaft cost by year?
2025100 listings$207$75 – $405202445 listings$215$80 – $316202368 listingsFits 6 years$123$70 – $4202022100 listingsFits 6 years$126$60 – $4202021100 listingsFits 6 years$163$75 – $293202026 listingsFits 5 years$209$85 – $420201928 listingsFits 6 years$166$70 – $3002018100 listingsFits 8 years$136$50 – $267
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback drive shaft cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Outback drive shaft is $159 at the median, with listings spanning $50 to $420. That figure comes from 536 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 22% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $160.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $123, while 2024 tops the table at $215. Parts from 2018–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 36% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($248), 16% below the Ram 1500 ($190), and 35% below the Ford F150 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±373%
Engine
$1,550median
$1$11,573
02wide ±239%
Transmission
$1,087median
$157$5,342
03wide ±143%
Front Bumper
$197median
$30$595
04wide ±134%
Rear Bumper
$196median
$25$550
05wide ±106%
Hood
$445median
$101$1,042
06wide ±109%
Fender
$200median
$75$510
07wide ±141%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$70$1,480
08wide ±203%
Tail Light
$120median
$30$518
09wide ±162%
Alternator
$76median
$25$271
10wide ±243%
Starter
$75median
$15$380
11wide ±358%
Radiator
$133median
$49$1,000
12wide ±180%
AC Compressor
$125median
$30$480
13
Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$80median
$35$385
15wide ±132%
Strut
$100median
$30$293
16wide ±163%
Steering Rack
$300median
$60$1,037
17wide ±3957%
Grille
$146median
$18$11,573
18wide ±351%
Side Mirror
$181median
$30$1,300
19wide ±163%
Turbocharger
$490median
$50$1,645
20wide ±189%
AC Condenser
$132median
$40$540
21wide ±423%
Wheels
$150median
$30$1,300
22wide ±141%
Fuel Pump
$95median
$25$292
23wide ±280%
Water Pump
$85median
$24$500
24wide ±142%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$45$400
25wide ±145%
ABS Module
$150median
$35$470
26
Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±178%
Engine Computer
$125median
$30$475
28wide ±188%
Throttle Body
$67median
$20$272
29wide ±216%
Brake Caliper
$60median
$20$279
30wide ±140%
Tailgate
$595median
$30$1,700
31wide ±140%
Intake Manifold
$132median
$40$410
32wide ±122%
Control Arm
$110median
$25$293
33wide ±164%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$275
34wide ±865%
Exhaust Manifold
$100median
$30$1,760
35wide ±161%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$35$405
36wide ±202%
Steering Column
$127median
$30$544
37wide ±119%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$45$385
38wide ±135%
Window Regulator
$100median
$35$305
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40tight ±8%
Torque Converter
$300median
$250$300
41wide ±134%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$500
42wide ±189%
Ignition Switch
$88median
$28$360
43wide ±569%
Car Radio
$200median
$2$2,278
44wide ±234%
Heater Core
$91median
$75$500
45wide ±182%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$395
46wide ±215%
Sunroof
$225median
$76$1,045
47wide ±155%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$331
48wide ±142%
Fog Light
$125median
$25$380
49wide ±226%
Center Console
$108median
$35$523
50wide ±67%
Air Bag
$380median
$121$630
51wide ±109%
Door Assembly
$478median
$80$1,120
52wide ±131%
Quarter Panel
$440median
$35$1,189
53wide ±90%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$237median
$99$525
54wide ±112%
Front Seat
$149median
$50$385
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
GMCYukonvsSubaruOutback
Yukon$150
Outback$159
$9 diff4,464 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruOutback
Wrangler$236
Outback$159
$77 diff4,382 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyColoradovsSubaruOutback
Colorado$200
Outback$159
$41 diff4,059 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$217
Outback$159
$58 diff3,420 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$164
Outback$159
$5 diff2,291 listings
Drive ShaftcompareToyotaTundravsSubaruOutback
Tundra$233
Outback$159
$74 diff2,128 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$250median
$75$788
Acurawide ±142%
Acura RDX
$149median
$88$512
BMWwide ±202%
BMW X3
$271median
$51$1,144
BMWwide ±188%
BMW X5
$288median
$20$1,105
Chevywide ±8802%
Chevy Colorado
$200median
$2$35,210
Chevywide ±150%
Chevy Equinox
$169median
$45$553
Chevywide ±11465%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$243median
$56$55,778
Chevywide ±234%
Chevy Suburban
$176median
$61$885
Subaruwide ±90%
Subaru Ascent
$203median
$94$460
Subaruwide ±116%
Subaru Crosstrek
$184median
$65$493
Subaruwide ±305%
Subaru Forester
$137median
$60$897
Subaruwide ±109%
Subaru Impreza
$170median
$50$420
Common questions
Subaru Outback drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Subaru Outback?
Based on 536 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Outback drive shaft lists between $50 and $420, with a median asking price of $159.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback drive shaft replacement typically runs $255–$610 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $159, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Outback drive shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Outback drive shaft listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Outback driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The Subaru Outback drive shaft prices on this page apply — median $159, from 536 salvage yard listings.