Can I Drive with a Broken Axle?

If one of your axles is broken, do not drive the car. It's not safe. If you notice a bumping, clicking or grinding noise when going into turns, your axle isn't broken yet, but it's only a matter of time. ... If your axles are failing, you'll still technically be able to drive your car.

How long can you drive with bad axle?

The answer will be relative from one CV axle to another. It could take weeks, months, or years. But the average lifespan of a bad CV axle is around five to six months. Knowing this does not merely mean to stretch the deadline a little bit.

How do you know if you have a broken axle?