Tesla Model S drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $575
- High
- $1,000
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S drive shaft?
Asking prices from 2 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S drive shaft costs $150 to $1,000, with a median asking price of $1,000. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2017 (3 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,000
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$1,0004 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$1,000 | 4 |
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,000
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,095–$1,450
- 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
Non-Interchange search using only Tesla Model S
2 listings$1,000$150 – $1,000Non-Interchange search using Tesla Model S and similar models
2 listings$1,000$150 – $1,000Model-year comparison
What does a Tesla Model S drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 426% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 339% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 312% above 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.
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$218median
$40$881
02wide ±193%
Engine
$2,000median
$385$8,099
03wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$215median
$45$522
04wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
$75$800
05wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
$80$483
06wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
$56$684
07wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
08wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
$150$1,250
09wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
$49$546
10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
11wide ±120%
Wheels
$299median
$75$792
12wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
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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
Audiwide ±110%
Audi Q7
$300median
$81$740
BMWwide ±145%
BMW 330i
$250median
$76$800
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Common questions
Tesla Model S drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $1,000 across 4 priced listings from 2 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,000.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S drive shaft replacement typically runs $1,095–$1,450 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $1,000, 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 Tesla Model S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model S drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017. Searching all 3 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.