Used 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Subaru Outback Drive Shaft prices

Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2018 Subaru Outback, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 27, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft

A used 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft costs between $50 and $267, with a median of $136 from 97 salvage yard listings.

What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft costs $50 to $267, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 97 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2024 (8 model years), updated Aug 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$131

2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$155
High
$267
100 listings observed · 97 priced listings used · last updated Aug 27, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$26776 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$24520 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$1251 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$267 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$136
2018 Subaru Outback 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

MT50 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$153$75 – $267
AT (CVT)47 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$132$50 – $267

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Subaru Outback compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 97 with posted prices. Its $136 median is 9% below the Subaru Outback guide's $150 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 8 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

2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft?

Based on 97 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft lists between $50 and $267, with a median asking price of $136.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft?

Using a used part, a 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft replacement typically runs $230–$585 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $136, 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 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft also appear under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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 2018 Subaru Outback driveshaft?

A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Subaru Outback drive shaft — median $136, from 97 listings.

2018 Subaru Outback Drive Shaft Cost — Used From $50 to $267