--- title: "rear axle bearing — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/rear-axle-bearing" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:03:34.364Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($66K/yr) — rear axle bearing doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($66K/yr) — rear axle bearing doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "rear axle bearing — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **rear axle bearing** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($66K/yr) — rear axle bearing doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$66K** **Growth (1y)** **+265.6%** **Products** **48** **Brands** **22** was 30 a year ago **Sellers** **107** **Price range** **$12.58–$135.37** **Returns** **7.9%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **83** ×0.30 Competition **67** ×0.20 Quality gap **69** ×0.10 Returns **31** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +265.6% year over year. 2K852Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4× ## **Competition** - Motive Gear24% - A-Premium16% - ACDelco10% - KNOLET9% - TRQ7% - National6% - Other (16 brands)28% The top 5 products take 44% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 22 brands and 107 sellers compete here. **Brands** **22 **▼falling was 30 a year ago **Sellers** **107** **Top 5 brand share** **66%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Motive Gear KIT 5707 Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit for Dana 35 Ford 7.5 Ford 8.8 GM 7.5/7.625 8.2 8.5 8.875 Car - Doesnt Fit Ford F150](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-43O0PUKL.jpg) [**Motive Gear KIT 5707 Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit for Dana 35 Ford 7.5 Ford 8.8 GM 7.5/7.625 8.2 8.5 8.875 Car - Doesnt Fit Ford F150**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITV3ZWM) Motive Gear$40.373.5★10414%▼falling 2 ![A-Premium 2 x Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly with 5-Lug Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Impreza 2012-2021 Crosstrek 2016-2021 XV Crosstrek 2013-2015](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Cohxmhp-L.jpg) [**A-Premium 2 x Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly with 5-Lug Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Impreza 2012-2021 Crosstrek 2016-2021 XV Crosstrek 2013-2015**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JWMBD2) A-Premium$87.274.6★49414%▲rising 3 ![2 Pcs 512332 Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly Compatible with Dodge Avenger Caliber 2007-2012 for Jeep Compass Patriot 07-17 for Chrysler 200 Sebring for Mitsubishi Lancer Outlander Sport 5 Lugs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wPFET-MYL.jpg) [**2 Pcs 512332 Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly Compatible with Dodge Avenger Caliber 2007-2012 for Jeep Compass Patriot 07-17 for Chrysler 200 Sebring for Mitsubishi Lancer Outlander Sport 5 Lugs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRRZM5FM) KNOLET$67.114.4★948%▲rising 4 ![Motive Gear KIT 513067 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for GM 8.0/8.5/8.625 Differentials Bearing OD 2.8012 ID 1.6178 Seal OD 2.8491 - Fits GM/Chevrolet/GMC/Hummer/Isuzu/Saab (1988-2024)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tL5bu9fmL.jpg) [**Motive Gear KIT 513067 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for GM 8.0/8.5/8.625 Differentials Bearing OD 2.8012 ID 1.6178 Seal OD 2.8491 - Fits GM/Chevrolet/GMC/Hummer/Isuzu/Saab (1988-2024)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITV3ZAO) Motive Gear$89.414.2★405%▲rising 5 ![Motive Gear KIT 6408 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for Chrysler 8.25/9.25 ford 8.8/9.75 GM 8.5/8.875 Truck - Fits Chevrolet GMC Dodge ford Jeep Lincoln Mercury (1964-2014)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yfJb7fohL.jpg) [**Motive Gear KIT 6408 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for Chrysler 8.25/9.25 ford 8.8/9.75 GM 8.5/8.875 Truck - Fits Chevrolet GMC Dodge ford Jeep Lincoln Mercury (1964-2014)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITV3Z36) Motive Gear$46.564.4★674%▼falling 6 ![ACDelco Gold RP6408 (19312397) Rear Wheel Bearing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4106BYmEQsL.jpg) [**ACDelco Gold RP6408 (19312397) Rear Wheel Bearing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJDMSDY) ACDelco$21.534.0★454%▲rising 7 ![KAX 512388 Pair Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assemblies Ball Bearing Black Compatible with Nissan Altima 2007-2018 Maxima 2009-2014 2016-2019 Pathfinder 2013-2020 Murano 2015-2023 5 Lugs W/ABS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D1jw6cxJL.jpg) [**KAX 512388 Pair Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assemblies Ball Bearing Black Compatible with Nissan Altima 2007-2018 Maxima 2009-2014 2016-2019 Pathfinder 2013-2020 Murano 2015-2023 5 Lugs W/ABS**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN96TW6G) KAX$84.063.2★54%▲rising 8 ![ACDelco Gold 6408 Rear Wheel Bearing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KSc2rIxsL.jpg) [**ACDelco Gold 6408 Rear Wheel Bearing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJ9H9SX) ACDelco$13.673.5★73%▲rising 9 ![KUSATEC 512332 Rear 2PCS Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Compatible with Chrysler 200 2011-2014/Sebring 2007-2010;Dodge Avenger 2008-2014/Caliber 2007-2012;Jeep Compass Patriot 2007-2017 5 Lug w/ABS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWN4-QwOL.jpg) [**KUSATEC 512332 Rear 2PCS Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Compatible with Chrysler 200 2011-2014/Sebring 2007-2010;Dodge Avenger 2008-2014/Caliber 2007-2012;Jeep Compass Patriot 2007-2017 5 Lug w/ABS**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C1S5NCM) KUSATEC$78.464.5★1442%▲rising 10 ![TUCAREST 512256 x2 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Compatible with 2006-2011 Ho-nda Civic (DX LX Si EX GX) /2006-2008 2009-2011 Ac-ura CSX [5 Lug W/ABS;512257]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sm804bNpL.jpg) [**TUCAREST 512256 x2 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Compatible with 2006-2011 Ho-nda Civic (DX LX Si EX GX) /2006-2008 2009-2011 Ac-ura CSX \[5 Lug W/ABS;512257\]**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SKWF1RH) TUCAREST$72.104.6★1552%▼falling 11 ![Yukon Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for Various General Motors Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B+t45gkIL.jpg) [**Yukon Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for Various General Motors Models**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078U8L42) Yukon Gear & Axle$36.575.0★12%▲rising 12 ![TRQ Wheel Bearing & Seal Rear LH & RH PAIR for GM Hummer Isuzu Saab Pickup Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jn9FdsC9L.jpg) [**TRQ Wheel Bearing & Seal Rear LH & RH PAIR for GM Hummer Isuzu Saab Pickup Truck**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0747TYQRN) TRQ$64.313.5★942%▼falling 13 ![National 6410 Wheel Bearing for Ram 1500](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OBHlVDjiL.jpg) [**National 6410 Wheel Bearing for Ram 1500**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UE6VCY) National$16.804.5★822%▼falling 14 ![National 5707 Wheel Bearing for Ford Ranger](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d3eWd2BjL.jpg) [**National 5707 Wheel Bearing for Ford Ranger**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BZN9W0) National$12.584.8★711%▼falling 15 ![TRQ Axle Shaft Wheel Bearing Rear Pair for GM Dodge Ford Jeep with 8.75 Ring Gear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ij8sMUoaL.jpg) [**TRQ Axle Shaft Wheel Bearing Rear Pair for GM Dodge Ford Jeep with 8.75 Ring Gear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741MSK1N) TRQ$39.214.4★241%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 48 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 48 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Motive Gear KIT 5707 Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit for Dana 35 Ford 7.5 Ford 8.8 GM 7.5/7.625 8.2 8.5 8.875 Car - Doesnt Fit Ford F150](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-43O0PUKL.jpg)**Motive Gear KIT 5707 Axle Differential Bearing and Seal Kit for Dana 35 Ford 7.5 Ford 8.8 GM 7.5/7.625 8.2 8.5 8.875 Car - Doesnt Fit Ford F150** Motive Gear**$40.37**3.5★104 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITV3ZWM) [![A-Premium 2 x Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly with 5-Lug Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Impreza 2012-2021 Crosstrek 2016-2021 XV Crosstrek 2013-2015](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Cohxmhp-L.jpg)**A-Premium 2 x Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly with 5-Lug Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Impreza 2012-2021 Crosstrek 2016-2021 XV Crosstrek 2013-2015** A-Premium**$87.27**4.6★494 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JWMBD2) [![2 Pcs 512332 Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly Compatible with Dodge Avenger Caliber 2007-2012 for Jeep Compass Patriot 07-17 for Chrysler 200 Sebring for Mitsubishi Lancer Outlander Sport 5 Lugs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wPFET-MYL.jpg)**2 Pcs 512332 Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly Compatible with Dodge Avenger Caliber 2007-2012 for Jeep Compass Patriot 07-17 for Chrysler 200 Sebring for Mitsubishi Lancer Outlander Sport 5 Lugs** KNOLET**$67.11**4.4★94 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRRZM5FM) [![Motive Gear KIT 513067 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for GM 8.0/8.5/8.625 Differentials Bearing OD 2.8012 ID 1.6178 Seal OD 2.8491 - Fits GM/Chevrolet/GMC/Hummer/Isuzu/Saab (1988-2024)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tL5bu9fmL.jpg)**Motive Gear KIT 513067 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for GM 8.0/8.5/8.625 Differentials Bearing OD 2.8012 ID 1.6178 Seal OD 2.8491 - Fits GM/Chevrolet/GMC/Hummer/Isuzu/Saab (1988-2024)** Motive Gear**$89.41**4.2★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITV3ZAO) [![Motive Gear KIT 6408 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for Chrysler 8.25/9.25 ford 8.8/9.75 GM 8.5/8.875 Truck - Fits Chevrolet GMC Dodge ford Jeep Lincoln Mercury (1964-2014)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yfJb7fohL.jpg)**Motive Gear KIT 6408 Axle Bearing and Seal Kit for Chrysler 8.25/9.25 ford 8.8/9.75 GM 8.5/8.875 Truck - Fits Chevrolet GMC Dodge ford Jeep Lincoln Mercury (1964-2014)** Motive Gear**$46.56**4.4★67 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITV3Z36) [![ACDelco Gold RP6408 (19312397) Rear Wheel Bearing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4106BYmEQsL.jpg)**ACDelco Gold RP6408 (19312397) Rear Wheel Bearing** ACDelco**$21.53**4.0★45 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJDMSDY) [![KAX 512388 Pair Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assemblies Ball Bearing Black Compatible with Nissan Altima 2007-2018 Maxima 2009-2014 2016-2019 Pathfinder 2013-2020 Murano 2015-2023 5 Lugs W/ABS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D1jw6cxJL.jpg)**KAX 512388 Pair Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assemblies Ball Bearing Black Compatible with Nissan Altima 2007-2018 Maxima 2009-2014 2016-2019 Pathfinder 2013-2020 Murano 2015-2023 5 Lugs W/ABS** KAX**$84.06**3.2★5 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN96TW6G) [![ACDelco Gold 6408 Rear Wheel Bearing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KSc2rIxsL.jpg)**ACDelco Gold 6408 Rear Wheel Bearing** ACDelco**$13.67**3.5★7 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJ9H9SX) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**28% *“Perfect Fit”* **Quality-Overall**20% *“Great product, great quality, fast shipping too”* **Value For Money**15% *“This is a excellent price for this kit”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“They appear to be correct”* **Noise Level**5% *“Make rides quiet again”* **Locally Manufactured**5% *“USA Manufacturer”* **Efficiency**2% *“Worked good”* **Durability**2% *“Durability”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“The install was super easy”* **Safety Standards**1% *“her safety is very important”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**32% *“TO SMALL”* **Durability**11% *“had to spend another $300 when they failed the next day”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Trash”* **Noise Level**8% *“After a couple months of hearing a roaring/whining sound coming from my car when coasting above 40mph”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“Misleading”* **Defective Material/Parts**4% *“the one star is because the part was defective had to remove”* **Product Condition**3% *“Sent a completely used wheel bearing”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Bearing race cracked when installing”* **Design-Overall**1% *“Manufactured incorrectly”* **Wheel Quality**1% *“no dice, ended up having to cut out bearing w a dremel as they wouldnt budge with a slide hammer- now my axle housing surface is less than perfect and need to replace the entire axle so BEWARE”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall46% - Compatibility-Overall12% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Assembly/Installation10% - Wheel Quality7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Value For Money3% - Product Condition2% - Maintenance And Repair1% - Noise Level1%