Used transmission prices

Across 87 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used transmission guide medians run from $300 to $3,200, with a typical median of $1,347. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used transmission from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new transmission replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used transmissions. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $300–$3,200 range for a grade-A transmission with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A gearbox is another name for a transmission. Other common names include transaxle. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.