Also called: CV axle, driveshaft, halfshaft
Across 14 popular vehicles
The front axle, usually called a CV axle, transmits power from the transmission to a front wheel through constant-velocity joints at each end. Most failures start when a rubber boot splits, letting grease out and grit in, after which the joint wears rapidly.
A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.
| Vehicle | Parts | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Civic | $201–$273 | $373–$505 | $574–$778 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $201–$273 | $373–$505 | $574–$778 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $244–$330 | $366–$495 | $610–$825 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 | $215–$253 | $410–$462 | $625–$715 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $221–$299 | $411–$557 | $632–$856 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $256–$346 | $384–$520 | $640–$866 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $259–$351 | $389–$527 | $648–$878 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | $259–$351 | $389–$527 | $648–$878 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $269–$363 | $403–$545 | $672–$908 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $269–$363 | $403–$545 | $672–$908 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $236–$320 | $439–$593 | $675–$913 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $236–$320 | $439–$593 | $675–$913 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $269–$315 | $411–$463 | $680–$778 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $269–$315 | $411–$463 | $680–$778 |
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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
A badly worn CV joint can separate, which leaves the car unable to drive and can damage surrounding components. A split boot caught early is a much smaller job.
Expect $567–$956 in total: $201–$363 for parts and $366–$593 for labor. Figures are drawn from 14 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
A rhythmic clicking when turning at low speed. A clunk when pulling away or changing from drive to reverse. Grease flung around the inside of the wheel arch. Vibration under acceleration that eases when coasting.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2011 Honda Civic comes to $574–$778 while a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes to $680–$778 for the same job.
Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 14 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.