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Replacing a Transmission Cost

How Much Does Replacing a Transmission Cost?

low cost Typically: $1,800-$3,500

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Typically a long and complicated process that involves extensive labor costs. Many transmissions on late model cars last until the vehicle goes to the junkyard. Others may fail after as little as 80,000 miles.
 
Typical costs:
  • Replacing a transmission can run $1,800-$3,500. Costs vary from one make and model to another, generally speaking, the more you paid for the car, the more you are likely to spend on replacing the transmission.
  • Prices also vary depending on prevailing labor costs. If workers tend to be paid less than average in your area, you may find lower prices.
What should be included:
  • Remove and replace transmission, which includes removing drive axles and/or drive shaft.
  • Limited warranty.
Discounts:
  • Some repair shops offer discounts for AAA members.
Shopping for replacing a transmission:
  • Find a reputable repair shop and proceed with caution when using bargain specials from unknown mechanics.
  • Find a mechanic before you need one. Do your research and locate a mechanic you trust before you actually need servicing, so you aren't stuck with the first mechanic you find during a time of need.
  • If you don't already have a mechanic, look for mechanics who are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Search for ASE certified Blue Seal repair facilities.
  • Check with your state consumer affairs department or The Better Business Bureau to see if the shop has generated a lot of consumer complaints.
Article updated February 2007
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Amount: $0.00 Transmission
Posted by: Lawrence Pleasant in edgewood, MD.Purchased: July, 2007
Car Make: Mercede-benzCar Model: s 500
My second gear its working in my 1994 s 500, and I am wanna get it fix, I wanna know how much do you think it will cost to fix? Every other gear works besides that one.
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Amount: $15,000.00 Cost of transmision?
Posted by: Anonymous_4x in Lithonia, GA.Purchased: 2008
Car Make: FordCar Model: Windstar
How much will it cost me to fix my 1999 Ford Windstar\'s transmission? It is completely messed up and I need a new one. Can I have a ballpark figure of the cose?
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Amount: $1,900.00 transmission/torque
Posted by: theused in coral srings, FL.Purchased: 2008
Car Make: chevCar Model: blazer
Auto Shop: aaone
I think I got a fair deal with this but my neighbor just laughed his ass off, the transmission had to be cleaned and referbed, torque converter had to be replaced, and a few other smaller items
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Amount: $3,300.00 New transmission/labor & new hub
Posted by: Queenmum in Greeneville, TN.Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: BuickCar Model: Regal
Auto Shop: Lawson Chevrolet
This is the quote for labor/new transmission (tax not included). The car is in excellent condition with 100,000 miles just coming up and we bought it in 2005. Question: Should we proceed with a new transmission or consider another used car that would be an unknown factor given the price range we want $6000.00. We are retired and easy driving. I have taken care of the Buick and it is a luxury model, leather, etc.
Dealer mechanic says car reflects good maintenance and looks good. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Amount: $900.00 Transmission R&R
Posted by: Jeff Martucci 33 Years Experiance 201-317-3999 in Kenvil, NJ.Purchased: October, 2008
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Milenia
This is the amount I charged for a used transmission. Fluid and filter were extra. All worked out well. I also do trucks.
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Amount: $0.00 I need a transmission, or see what is wrong with the car
Posted by: jamielawley in jacksonville, fl, FL.Purchased: December, 2001
Car Make: G26Car Model: mazda
I am going to purchase a car from a coworker and I need to know if its worth my trouble...She says it needs a new transmission, however, I am unsure about all of the details. I can get more info later today, but I need to find out a price for a transmission on this car....thanks
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Amount: $0.00 How much would a transmission cost
Posted by: JM in Farmington, NM.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Explorer
Transmission went out on a 1991 Ford Explorer, how much would it cost to get this repaired?
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Amount: $0.00 Need help finding a good price.
Posted by: Rita_ps in Las Vegas, NV.Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Caprice Classic
Auto Shop: N/A ?
I Have a 1995 Caprice Classic 5.7L engine. Where can I buy a transmission for a good price.
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Amount: $585.00 Clutch Replacement
Posted by: a user in Columbia, MO.Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Auto Shop: Ahuja
Replaced pressure plate, flywheel.
$400 Labor, $185 Parts
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Amount: $3,600.00 Transmission
Posted by: Tracey in Baltimore, MD.Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: MercuryCar Model: Mountaineer
Auto Shop: Dealer
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Amount: $3,204.00 Transmission
Posted by: aryth78 in Kissimmee, FL.Purchased: December, 2008
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Protage
Auto Shop: All Transmission World
I got a new transmission and one month later it went....I was told it was defect and they placed another one in. Well here I am one month after that and that one is now bad and they replacing that one. I'm just glad I paid $400.00 for a lifetime on that now they have to fix any problem with the transmission for free.
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Amount: $0.00 Life of transmission
Posted by: Red2456 in cranston, RI.Purchased: June, 2001
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: MDX
I have a 2001 MDX (single owner - me) that had it's original transmission replaced right around the time of the expiration of the original warranty. Was making noises; dealer looked at it and replaced it for free so my guess was there was a design flaw as this was the 1st year Acura made an SUV.

It has been running great since but recently the check engine light went on and they think only a sensor needs replacing. if that does not work, they say I'll need a new transmission.

My Q is this - shouldn't a transmission last more than 5 years and perhaps 50,000 miles or is there no hard/fast rule? If I do have it replaced, is there generally some warranty period associated with it to protect your investment at least a while? Thanks.
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Amount: $0.00 TRANSMISSION SERVICE
Posted by: MSTHANG in LONG ISLAND, NY.Purchased: May, 2003
Car Make: 2003Car Model: CHEVY, TRAILBLAZER
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON AT TIMES, THEY KEEP SAYING ITS THE SENSOR, BUT IM NOT SURE. NOW IT SEEMS TO NOT BE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AND IT DOES SEEM TO BE GOING ANYWHERE AND THEN A SECOND LATER IM DOING 40-50 ON THE ROAD. ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THIS SHOULD COST? OR COULD IT BE THE FLUIDS NEED TO BE CHANGED FIRST?
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Amount: $1,800.00 Concerned they are charging too much for a transmission
Posted by: Gail in Schaumburg, IL.Purchased: 2001
Car Make: 2001 HondaCar Model: Civic EX
Auto Shop: Darien Tire & Auto in Darien, IL
My daughter was using my car and she said the car just wouldn't go and she had it towed in to Darien Tire & Auto in Darien, IL because that was the closest shop and the tow truck took it there. I don't know if this shop is good or if they are overcharging me. They are putting in a rebuilt transmission for $1800. Is that too much?
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Amount: $1,150.00 Transmission
Posted by: Benjamin in Ham Lake, MN.Purchased: February, 2009
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Stratus
Auto Shop: Auto Repair Clinic
I bought an '03 Dodge Stratus ES about four months ago. Unfortunately, I've spent more money on repairs than I paid for the car.
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Amount: $3,126.00 Transmission
Posted by: Dan wagler in Atlanta, GA.Purchased: February, 2007
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Protege
Auto Shop: Big Mike's Transmission
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Amount: $2,900.00 Transmission
Posted by: Douglas in Athens, GA.Purchased: January, 2007
Car Make: Ford 2003Car Model: Taurus
Stoped at light, got up to about 20 mph stopped going like it was in newtrel. no gear worked. sat with motor running and air on for hour waiting on tow. Guy wants $2900 for rebuilt transmission? Seems high? Help
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Amount: $1,500.00 Rebuilt Transmission
Posted by: Liz in Indy in INDIANAPOLIS, IN.Purchased: December, 2008
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Santa Fe
I had my transmission rebuilt at 160,000 miles.
This includes a warranty of 12,000 miles or 1 year.
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Amount: $700.00 Does rack need to be removed?
Posted by: scooterp in pgh, PA.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: ChryslerCar Model: 99 Town and Country
Auto Shop: PEP BOYS
PEP boys removed and replaced my trans. that I had rebuilt. Works fine but pulls to the left. They said that they have to remove the rack to take out the trans. and thought that I declined the alignment option. Is it true that the rack had to be removed or was it just easier?
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Amount: $3,600.00 transmission rebuild :(
Posted by: miguel :) in santa rosa, CA.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: chevyCar Model: z06
Auto Shop: 707 auto
707 auto took transmission out along with the diferetial, wheels and the whole thing, sent it to a transmission speciallist shop for repair and now they\'re putting it back in now, guy told me if i wanna replace the clutch as well it\'ll cost me 650 more cause it\'ll be easyer now, is this a fair price?
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Amount: $2,700.00 No Reverse >>> Rebuilt GM Tranny
Posted by: Desert_Flyer in Scottsdale, AZ.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: GMCCar Model: Yukon XL
Auto Shop: Airpark Auto
Daughter went to leave school in our 2001 Yukon XL with 80,000 miles and it \"lurched\". Two months out of warranty no less. She said it has been doing that lately (thanks for telling us now, honey!). It would not engage reverse. Towed to shop where it required a full rebuild. Shop provided a GM rebuilt and warranted (3yr, 100k mi) transmission.
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Amount: $1,400.00 Transmission Replacement
Posted by: MA in Atlanta, GA.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Expedition
Auto Shop: Gantt Auto
This was a friend (I think) that I assumed was giving me a deal. It took more than a couple of weeks to get back my car.
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Amount: $21,000.00 Transmission Trouble - HELP
Posted by: Dewanna O'Guinn in Kansas City, MO.Purchased: November, 2008
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Tribute
My reverse no longer is working on my Mazda Tribute, the dealer will not honor the warranty I believe my entire transmission is next. HELP what to do?
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Amount: $3,200.00 Transmission needs to be replaced!
Posted by: Helpfixmycar in Dallas, TX.Purchased: April, 2001
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Highlander
Auto Shop: Kerry Toyota
My car lost power while driving on Freeway 75. Towed to dealer and today got message that my car needs a new transmission. It will cost $3,200. Should I shop around? Is it fair cost? Please help.
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Amount: $2,300.00 Rebuilt Trans
Posted by: Tim in PA in Levittown, PA.Purchased: June, 2006
Car Make: FordCar Model: 2000 Windstar
Auto Shop: Aamco
Less than a year later pieces were dropping in the pan and it was slipping and slamming into gear.
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Amount: $1,531.00 Rebuilt Trans
Posted by: kmem in Wilson, NC.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: Chev SuburbanCar Model: Z71
Auto Shop: Aycock Transmission
On I 95 lost overdrive and drive. Able to drive in 2nd gear. The following had to be replaced Sun Shell,Sparg, all clutchs, seals gaskets & filter.

Very please with the work & price.
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Amount: $200.00 clutch
Posted by: Daniel Hall in Salem, UT.Purchased: June, 2007
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: s 10
Auto Shop: me
Bougt me 97 s10 and the fly wheel broke off had to buy new fly wheel bolts and new clutch and a new starter it was all really easy to fix the truck had 200000 miles on the truck when ut broke
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Amount: $1,850.00 Rebuilt transmission
Posted by: FBMom in Carrollton, TX.Purchased: March, 2001
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Tribute
Auto Shop: Precision
Tribute wouldn\'t go into Drive, needed transmission replaced. Got a rebuilt transmission (parts and labor) for 2001 Mazda Tribute for $1,850.
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Amount: $3,600.00 Transmission REplacement Estimate
Posted by: Pat S. in Hunt Valley Maryland, MD.Purchased: August, 2001
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Echo 1999
Auto Shop: York Toyota
I got an estimate for a rebuilt transmission to replace the one in the car that went up after only 75,000 miles. For a Toyota, that is not good. They are supposed to be reliable. $3600 seem like an awful lot for this small car. Can anyone let me know if this is a fair price or not? Thank you.
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Amount: $1,250.00 TRansmission replacement
Posted by: Frank Thomas in Denton, TX.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: 2003Car Model: Bravada
Auto Shop: Transmission Planet
I got a quote for a remanufactured transmission after mine had no reverse. Bought a transmission online and had it installed at my local mechanic with a 2 year warranty. I think I got a good deal.
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Amount: $1,919.79 Transmission/Oil Lines/Gaskets
Posted by: Arturo in Sheboygan, WI.Purchased: June, 2008
Car Make: 94 ChevyCar Model: Impala SS
Auto Shop: Sheboygan Transmission
Sounds a little high, but when your car isnt running and you need it done asap, what else can you really do. The car was slipping: meaning engine would rev up and not go, puddles of oil in garage. car was a mess.
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Amount: $2,300.00 replace transmission
Posted by: ANTONIO FRIAS in miami, FL.Purchased: January, 2010
Car Make: fordCar Model: 1998 contour
Auto Shop: UNCLE D'S
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Amount: $500.00 Replace Transmission
Posted by: My first car in Bronx, NY.Purchased: February, 2010
Car Make: 1999Car Model: saturn sl
Auto Shop: Auto tech
This is my first car and I wanted to know if its worth my buying this car. It has 117000 miles on it and needs new tires and a transmission. Is this car junk or is it worth it for my first ride?
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Amount: $1,600.00 Transmission overhaul
Posted by: rudy in tulsa in Tulsa, OK.Purchased: January, 2010
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: 1999 S10
Auto Shop: Caffey Auto
Cost $980 labor (14 hrs) and $620 parts and fluid, works fine now. Showed me several replaced parts and why they needed replacement.
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Amount: $2,505.00 my 2005 chevy impala
Posted by: yandie in houston, TX.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: chevyCar Model: impala
Auto Shop: A+ transmissions
My husband took my car to get an oil change at Firestone. They told him I needed my transmissions look at and he took it to A+ transmissions. These guys lied to us about everything. From when he left the car they closed early and everything. They broke my transmission down without permission. They told me they where going to do everything on my budget. When they got threw my cost went from$400 to $2,500. I was so mad. My transmission was not that bad. They rebuilt my transmission with the same parts I had. My car is worser than it was before my husband took it to them. Is there anything I can do. I know they screwed me. I just want to take it to someone or a diffrent branch to get my car fixed. Every time you press the gas to pull off the car jerks and when it switch gears it jerks. Wasn't even doing that at first.
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Amount: $0.00 Rebuliding a tranmisson
Posted by: lauren87 in Dublin, GA.Purchased: November, 2007
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: 1993
Auto Shop: x
I need to know how much it will be to rebuild my transmisson on my truck. Its a chevy pick-up C1500 (1993).Can someone tell me how much its gonna cost me?
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Amount: $380.00 Transmission
Posted by: Donni G in Brooklyn, NY.Purchased: February, 2010
Car Make: FordCar Model: Explorer XLT
Auto Shop: Self
I had a tranny problem after a long trip wouldnt move forward or backward then I re-installed and salvaged tranny it moved forward but now wont it will reverse
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Amount: $3,314.00 Rebuilding the transmission continues
Posted by: Carl A. in Sandwich, IL.Purchased: October, 2005
Car Make: JeepCar Model: Liberty
Auto Shop: Mastertek - Chattanooga, TN
I was traveling through Chattanooga returning home to Illinois when my engine light came on. The codes read problems with the transmisssion so I stopped at Mastertek Transmissions and was told I needed the transmission rebuilt and it would take 4 days and $2862. 19 days later I recieve a phone call telling me I need to sign a document stating that I'm getting a computer for no charge in order for the shop to release the Jeep to me. After reading through the document, I discover: 1-the computer is used, 2-they recinded the warranty, and 3-it is a waiver of my rights to seek damages for their negligence while working on the Jeep. "Transmission repair $3314.54 & in return for customer to take this vehicle as-is full and final settlement we never have to see or here about the vehicle again".
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Amount: $0.00 Vehicles/Mainteance
Posted by: Michael Gruber in Pasco, WA.Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: VWCar Model: Pasatt
Auto Shop: NONE
Most of the reason why people pay so much for there vehicles to get fix is that they don't take care of them. If you do the proper maintenance on your vehicle you wont have the large repairs that you have. There is no reason why you cant catch things before they happen. Transmission problems well have started way before they transmission dies. Oil Leaks are a first sighs of engine problems. Or even a different haze of smoke out of your tail pipe. If people would check there vehicles once a week for signs of issues and noses they would save themselves a lot of money. People need to realize there vehicles need to be maintained, and not to expect them just to work. And people also need to realize that when you buy a used vehicle you are buying someone else s problem. That means you need to face the reality that you are going to have to fix something. That is why you get the USED car inspected before you buy it. Come on people this is not rocket science.
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