Toyota 4Runner drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $168
- High
- $639
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota 4Runner drive shaft?
Asking prices from 202 salvage yards in 31 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner drive shaft costs $40 to $639, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 1,306 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$140
Grade B (good)$195
Grade C (fair)$94
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6391,013 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$340164 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$17521 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$475108 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$639 | 1,013 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$340 | 164 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$175 | 21 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$475 | 108 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$140
Grade B$195
Grade C$94
Ungraded$126
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$639 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota 4Runner drive shaft is listed
We found priced Toyota 4Runner drive shaft listings at 202 salvage yards across 31 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 265 listings (20% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $265, 253% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 265 | 15 | $111-22% |
| Florida | 204 | 25 | $265+85% |
| California | 136 | 22 | $127-11% |
| Texas | 130 | 8 | $126-12% |
| Illinois | 97 | 12 | $213+49% |
| Nevada | 70 | 5 | $146+2% |
| Michigan | 70 | 17 | $75-48% |
| Indiana | 53 | 11 | $159+11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota 4Runner drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Toyota 4Runner median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$595
- 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
4x4, part time 4WD, gasoline
4 listings$300$208 – $4714x4, part time 4WD, hybrid
1 listings$173$173 – $173Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota 4Runner drive shaft cost by year?
202516 listings$355$173 – $585202480 listingsFits 14 years$131$80 – $300202337 listingsFits 7 years$193$70 – $3412022149 listingsFits 15 years$160$40 – $6392021105 listingsFits 15 years$126$72 – $4202020150 listingsFits 15 years$120$40 – $4202019150 listingsFits 14 years$247$68 – $4252018150 listingsFits 15 years$120$40 – $4202017150 listingsFits 14 years$247$70 – $4112016350 listingsFits 15 years$125$40 – $4202015133 listingsFits 12 years$184$40 – $639
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota 4Runner drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota 4Runner drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 49% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $140.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4x4, part time 4WD, hybrid, lists at a $173 median, while 4x4, full time 4WD commands $365, a 111% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $120, while 2025 tops the table at $355. Parts from 2010–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota 4Runner sits 25% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 37% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 41% 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 Toyota 4Runner parts are priced?
01wide ±258%
Grille
$131median
$24$700
02wide ±275%
Strut
$130median
$36$750
03wide ±246%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$35$650
04wide ±203%
Wheels
$209median
$50$900
05wide ±245%
Rear Bumper
$195median
$38$995
06wide ±99%
Front Bumper
$185median
$74$439
07wide ±188%
Side Mirror
$231median
$55$924
08wide ±228%
Transfer Case
$549median
$93$2,600
09wide ±286%
Headlight Assembly
$475median
$80$2,800
10wide ±208%
Transmission
$900median
$150$3,895
11wide ±131%
Tail Light
$191median
$75$577
12wide ±112%
Alternator
$163median
$30$395
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota 4Runner drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsToyota4Runner
1500$190
4Runner$143
$47 diff21,069 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsToyota4Runner
1500$228
4Runner$143
$85 diff20,283 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsToyota4Runner
1500$243
4Runner$143
$100 diff16,838 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsToyota4Runner
F150$240
4Runner$143
$97 diff15,232 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsToyota4Runner
F250$295
4Runner$143
$152 diff11,809 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsToyota4Runner
3500$431
4Runner$143
$288 diff8,604 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
Toyotawide ±71%
Toyota Camry
$224median
$105$423
Toyotawide ±145%
Toyota Highlander
$182median
$75$601
Toyotawide ±104%
Toyota RAV4
$163median
$61$400
Toyotawide ±123%
Toyota Sienna
$300median
$88$826
Toyotawide ±193%
Toyota Tacoma
$290median
$65$1,183
Toyotawide ±192%
Toyota Tundra
$237median
$60$969
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Toyota Corolla
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Toyota Prius
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Common questions
Toyota 4Runner drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Toyota 4Runner?
The median asking price is $143 across 1,306 priced listings from 202 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $140. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota 4Runner drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Toyota 4Runner drive shaft replacement typically runs $240–$595 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $143, 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota 4Runner drive shaft fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.