How Much Does Transmission Repair/Rebuild Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$1,500
Average
$3,000
High End
$5,000
per vehicle
What Does Transmission Repair/Rebuild Include?
Transmission repair ranges from minor fixes to complete rebuilds or replacements. It's one of the most expensive auto repairs due to the complexity of the system.
The national average cost for transmission repair/rebuild is $3,000 per vehicle. Most homeowners pay between $1,500 and $5,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Service Type
Minor repair: $500-$1,500. Rebuild: $2,500-$4,500. Replacement: $3,000-$6,000
Vehicle
Common vehicles are cheaper. Luxury, performance, and trucks cost more
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Repair vs rebuild vs replace
- ✓Manual vs automatic
- ✓Vehicle make and model
- ✓Labor rates
- ✓Parts availability
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Get a diagnosis before agreeing to a rebuild
- 2.Independent shops are typically 30-50% cheaper than dealerships
- 3.Consider a quality used or remanufactured transmission
- 4.Regular fluid changes can prevent many transmission issues
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📈 Transmission Repair/Rebuild Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.7% over the last 5 years
$2,548
2022
$2,655
2023
$2,828
2024
$2,907
2025
$3,000
2026
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,548 | — |
| 2023 | $2,655 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $2,828 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $2,907 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $3,000 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Transmission Repair/Rebuild Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,230 | $2,460 | $4,100 |
| Alaska | $1,920 | $3,840 | $6,400 |
| Arizona | $1,425 | $2,850 | $4,750 |
| Arkansas | $1,200 | $2,400 | $4,000 |
| California | $2,025 | $4,050 | $6,750 |
| Colorado | $1,620 | $3,240 | $5,400 |
| Connecticut | $1,830 | $3,660 | $6,100 |
| Delaware | $1,575 | $3,150 | $5,250 |
| District of Columbia | $1,875 | $3,750 | $6,250 |
| Florida | $1,470 | $2,940 | $4,900 |
| Georgia | $1,350 | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| Hawaii | $2,130 | $4,260 | $7,100 |
| Idaho | $1,380 | $2,760 | $4,600 |
| Illinois | $1,575 | $3,150 | $5,250 |
| Indiana | $1,320 | $2,640 | $4,400 |
| Iowa | $1,290 | $2,580 | $4,300 |
| Kansas | $1,275 | $2,550 | $4,250 |
| Kentucky | $1,260 | $2,520 | $4,200 |
| Louisiana | $1,305 | $2,610 | $4,350 |
| Maine | $1,530 | $3,060 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | $1,725 | $3,450 | $5,750 |
| Massachusetts | $1,950 | $3,900 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | $1,380 | $2,760 | $4,600 |
| Minnesota | $1,530 | $3,060 | $5,100 |
| Mississippi | $1,170 | $2,340 | $3,900 |
| Missouri | $1,305 | $2,610 | $4,350 |
| Montana | $1,425 | $2,850 | $4,750 |
| Nebraska | $1,320 | $2,640 | $4,400 |
| Nevada | $1,530 | $3,060 | $5,100 |
| New Hampshire | $1,680 | $3,360 | $5,600 |
| New Jersey | $1,875 | $3,750 | $6,250 |
| New Mexico | $1,350 | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| New York | $1,980 | $3,960 | $6,600 |
| North Carolina | $1,350 | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| North Dakota | $1,350 | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| Ohio | $1,350 | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| Oklahoma | $1,245 | $2,490 | $4,150 |
| Oregon | $1,650 | $3,300 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,530 | $3,060 | $5,100 |
| Rhode Island | $1,725 | $3,450 | $5,750 |
| South Carolina | $1,305 | $2,610 | $4,350 |
| South Dakota | $1,275 | $2,550 | $4,250 |
| Tennessee | $1,290 | $2,580 | $4,300 |
| Texas | $1,395 | $2,790 | $4,650 |
| Utah | $1,425 | $2,850 | $4,750 |
| Vermont | $1,620 | $3,240 | $5,400 |
| Virginia | $1,575 | $3,150 | $5,250 |
| Washington | $1,725 | $3,450 | $5,750 |
| West Virginia | $1,200 | $2,400 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | $1,410 | $2,820 | $4,700 |
| Wyoming | $1,380 | $2,760 | $4,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a transmission rebuild take?
A rebuild typically takes 3-5 business days. A replacement can be done in 1-2 days.
How long does a rebuilt transmission last?
A properly rebuilt transmission should last 30,000-100,000+ miles depending on driving habits.
🏙️ Transmission Repair/Rebuild Cost by City
Compare transmission repair/rebuild costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$4,350
Los Angeles
CA
$4,140
Chicago
IL
$3,450
Houston
TX
$2,850
Phoenix
AZ
$2,940
Philadelphia
PA
$3,360
San Antonio
TX
$2,640
San Diego
CA
$3,960
Dallas
TX
$3,060
San Jose
CA
$4,560
Austin
TX
$3,150
Jacksonville
FL
$2,760
Fort Worth
TX
$2,850
Columbus
OH
$2,700
Charlotte
NC
$2,850
Indianapolis
IN
$2,640
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San Francisco, CA
$4,650
Seattle, WA
$3,900
Denver, CO
$3,450
Washington D.C., DC
$4,050
Nashville, TN
$3,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,460
El Paso, TX
$2,460
Boston, MA
$4,200
Portland, OR
$3,540
Las Vegas, NV
$3,060
Memphis, TN
$2,460
Louisville, KY
$2,550
Baltimore, MD
$3,300
Milwaukee, WI
$2,760
Albuquerque, NM
$2,640
Tucson, AZ
$2,640
Fresno, CA
$3,150
Sacramento, CA
$3,540
Mesa, AZ
$2,850
Kansas City, MO
$2,700
Atlanta, GA
$3,150
Omaha, NE
$2,640
Colorado Springs, CO
$3,060
Raleigh, NC
$2,940
Long Beach, CA
$4,050
Virginia Beach, VA
$3,150
Miami, FL
$3,600
Oakland, CA
$4,350
Minneapolis, MN
$3,240
Tampa, FL
$3,060
Tulsa, OK
$2,460
Arlington, TX
$2,850
New Orleans, LA
$2,850
Pittsburgh, PA
$2,850
St. Louis, MO
$2,640
Bakersfield, CA
$3,060
Anaheim, CA
$4,050
Honolulu, HI
$4,500
Santa Ana, CA
$3,960
Riverside, CA
$3,450
Corpus Christi, TX
$2,550
Lexington, KY
$2,640
Stockton, CA
$3,300
Henderson, NV
$3,060
St. Paul, MN
$3,150
Cincinnati, OH
$2,640
Anchorage, AK
$3,840
Greensboro, NC
$2,640
Plano, TX
$3,150
Newark, NJ
$3,750
Lincoln, NE
$2,550
Orlando, FL
$3,060
Irvine, CA
$4,200
Durham, NC
$2,850
Chula Vista, CA
$3,840
Toledo, OH
$2,460
Fort Wayne, IN
$2,460
Jersey City, NJ
$4,050
St. Petersburg, FL
$3,060
Laredo, TX
$2,400
Madison, WI
$2,940
Chandler, AZ
$2,940
Buffalo, NY
$2,760
Lubbock, TX
$2,460
Scottsdale, AZ
$3,360
Reno, NV
$3,150
Glendale, AZ
$2,850
Gilbert, AZ
$3,060
Winston-Salem, NC
$2,550
North Las Vegas, NV
$2,940
Norfolk, VA
$2,940
Chesapeake, VA
$3,060
Irving, TX
$3,000
Fremont, CA
$4,350
Richmond, VA
$2,940
Boise, ID
$2,940
San Bernardino, CA
$3,240
Spokane, WA
$2,850
Des Moines, IA
$2,550
Tacoma, WA
$3,450
Modesto, CA
$3,150
Fontana, CA
$3,300
Moreno Valley, CA
$3,240
Fayetteville, NC
$2,550
Birmingham, AL
$2,460
Rochester, NY
$2,760
Salt Lake City, UT
$3,150
Oxnard, CA
$3,660
Knoxville, TN
$2,550
Worcester, MA
$3,450
Brownsville, TX
$2,340
Grand Rapids, MI
$2,700
Newport News, VA
$2,850
Huntsville, AL
$2,550
Amarillo, TX
$2,460
Little Rock, AR
$2,460
Montgomery, AL
$2,400
Akron, OH
$2,460
Augusta, GA
$2,460
Baton Rouge, LA
$2,550
Mobile, AL
$2,400
Shreveport, LA
$2,400
Tallahassee, FL
$2,700
Hartford, CT
$3,450
Providence, RI
$3,360
Charleston, SC
$2,940
Savannah, GA
$2,640
Columbia, SC
$2,550
Chattanooga, TN
$2,550
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$3,540
Dayton, OH
$2,460
Sioux Falls, SD
$2,550
Springfield, MO
$2,400
Jackson, MS
$2,340
Palm Bay, FL
$2,850
Lakeland, FL
$2,760
Cape Coral, FL
$2,940
Pensacola, FL
$2,640
Port St. Lucie, FL
$2,940
Naperville, IL
$3,450
Tempe, AZ
$3,000
Overland Park, KS
$2,850
McKinney, TX
$3,060
Frisco, TX
$3,150
Cary, NC
$3,060
Clarksville, TN
$2,550
Cedar Rapids, IA
$2,460
Peoria, AZ
$2,940
Surprise, AZ
$2,850
Denton, TX
$2,940
Roseville, CA
$3,450
Gainesville, FL
$2,640
Bellevue, WA
$4,200
Murfreesboro, TN
$2,760
Round Rock, TX
$3,060
Columbia, MD
$3,450
Boulder, CO
$3,750
Ann Arbor, MI
$3,300
Santa Fe, NM
$3,150
Wilmington, NC
$2,760
Greenville, SC
$2,640
Fargo, ND
$2,550
Provo, UT
$2,940
Duluth, MN
$2,640
Billings, MT
$2,760
Missoula, MT
$2,940
Cheyenne, WY
$2,640
Burlington, VT
$3,240
Portland, ME
$3,240
Concord, NH
$3,150
Bismarck, ND
$2,550
Rapid City, SD
$2,550
Casper, WY
$2,640
Bangor, ME
$2,850
Charleston, WV
$2,400
Dover, DE
$2,940
Manchester, NH
$3,240
Bridgeport, CT
$3,600
Stamford, CT
$4,050
Wichita, KS
$2,460
Topeka, KS
$2,400
Springfield, IL
$2,550
Rockford, IL
$2,550
Erie, PA
$2,460
Scranton, PA
$2,550
Flint, MI
$2,340
Lansing, MI
$2,550
Syracuse, NY
$2,640
Albany, NY
$2,850
Eugene, OR
$3,150
Salem, OR
$3,060
Fort Collins, CO
$3,300
Pueblo, CO
$2,550
Aurora, CO
$3,240
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,200
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,840
Pasadena, CA
$4,140
Visalia, CA
$3,000
Pomona, CA
$3,540
Myrtle Beach, SC
$2,640
Daytona Beach, FL
$2,760
Sarasota, FL
$3,150
Naples, FL
$3,540
Ocala, FL
$2,550
Athens, GA
$2,550
Macon, GA
$2,400
Lexington, SC
$2,550
Asheville, NC
$3,060
Flagstaff, AZ
$3,240
Rochester, NY
$2,760
New Haven, CT
$3,240
Manchester, NH
$3,150
Augusta, GA
$2,460
Fort Myers, FL
$2,940
Wilmington, NC
$2,850
Arlington, VA
$3,900
Green Bay, WI
$2,550
South Bend, IN
$2,460
Bend, OR
$3,360
Bellingham, WA
$3,300
Midland, TX
$2,850
Waco, TX
$2,460
Newark, NJ
$3,600
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💬 What Did You Pay?
Real costs reported by homeowners for Transmission Repair/Rebuild
$3,028
Avg Reported
$2,120
Lowest Reported
$4,391
Highest Reported
Recent Reports
$2,429
Dallas, TX · Jan 2026
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Chicago, IL · Feb 2026
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$2,508
Phoenix, AZ · Mar 2026
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$3,696
Denver, CO · Apr 2026
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$2,622
Atlanta, GA · May 2026
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$3,953
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