Subaru Outback drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $163
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback drive shaft?
Asking prices from 224 salvage yards in 38 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 Outback 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 Outback drive shaft costs $50 to $420, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 760 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$153
Grade B (good)$131
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$420630 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$32095 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$751 listings
Grade XUngraded$67–$30034 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$420 | 630 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$320 | 95 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$75 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $67–$300 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$153
Grade B$131
Grade C$75
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$420 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback drive shaft is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback drive shaft listings at 224 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 105 listings (14% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $97, while Michigan yards ask $224, 131% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 105 | 19 | $110-27% |
| California | 99 | 27 | $150 |
| Indiana | 93 | 12 | $153+2% |
| Illinois | 66 | 19 | $186+24% |
| Arizona | 54 | 5 | $97-35% |
| Michigan | 51 | 15 | $224+49% |
| Wisconsin | 43 | 12 | $115-23% |
| Florida | 40 | 18 | $150 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$600
- 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 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 – $2672017100 listingsFits 5 years$153$75 – $3162016100 listingsFits 10 years$71$51 – $320201572 listingsFits 10 years$150$67 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 104% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $153.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $71, while 2024 tops the table at $215. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 21% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 34% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 38% 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 Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±164%
Tail Light
$125median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
AC Compressor
$136median
$35$343
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
FordF250vsSubaruOutback
F250$295
Outback$150
$145 diff11,263 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsSubaruOutback
3500$431
Outback$150
$281 diff8,058 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam2500vsSubaruOutback
2500$295
Outback$150
$145 diff6,325 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruOutback
Wrangler$230
Outback$150
$80 diff5,254 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyColoradovsSubaruOutback
Colorado$197
Outback$150
$47 diff4,994 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$201
Outback$150
$51 diff4,126 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 ±122%
Subaru Crosstrek
$175median
$65$493
Subaruwide ±202%
Subaru Forester
$125median
$60$565
Subaruwide ±129%
Subaru Impreza
$143median
$50$420
Subaruwide ±84%
Subaru WRX
$193median
$75$401
Common questions
Subaru Outback drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $150 across 760 priced listings from 224 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $153. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback drive shaft replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $150, 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 Outback 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 Outback drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback drive shaft fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.