Subaru WRX drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $191
- High
- $401
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX drive shaft?
Asking prices from 402 salvage yards in 46 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 WRX 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 WRX drive shaft costs $75 to $401, with a median asking price of $195. Based on 876 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$195
Grade B (good)$178
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$401768 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$31998 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$12510 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$401 | 768 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$319 | 98 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$125 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$195
Grade B$178
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$401 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX drive shaft is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX drive shaft listings at 402 salvage yards across 46 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 267 listings (7% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $83, while Illinois yards ask $232, 180% 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 | 267 | 18 | $232+19% |
| New York | 262 | 30 | $186-5% |
| New Jersey | 244 | 18 | $150-23% |
| Colorado | 234 | 14 | $100-49% |
| Michigan | 212 | 24 | $225+15% |
| Wisconsin | 204 | 15 | $205+5% |
| California | 185 | 19 | $83-57% |
| Indiana | 167 | 13 | $159-18% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $195 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $195
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $290–$645
- 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 WRX drive shaft cost by year?
202546 listings$233$100 – $3702023100 listingsFits 5 years$210$75 – $4012022100 listingsFits 5 years$210$75 – $4012019150 listingsFits 7 years$186$75 – $3302018150 listingsFits 7 years$186$75 – $3312017150 listingsFits 7 years$186$75 – $3302016150 listingsFits 7 years$186$75 – $3312015150 listingsFits 7 years$186$75 – $331
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 10% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $195.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $186, while 2025 tops the table at $233. Parts from 2015–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 3% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 14% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 20% 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 WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$190
WRX$195
$5 diff20,639 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$228
WRX$195
$33 diff19,853 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsSubaruWRX
1500$243
WRX$195
$48 diff16,408 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsSubaruWRX
F150$240
WRX$195
$45 diff14,802 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsSubaruWRX
F250$285
WRX$195
$90 diff10,639 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsSubaruWRX
3500$431
WRX$195
$236 diff8,174 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 ±123%
Subaru Outback
$150median
$50$420
Common questions
Subaru WRX drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $195 across 876 priced listings from 402 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $195. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $186.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX drive shaft replacement typically runs $290–$645 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $195, 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 WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.