Used Dodge Charger transmission from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Dodge Charger transmission?

Asking prices from 898 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 31, 2026
Strong coverage2,568 priced of 3,507 observed6 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Dodge Charger transmission

What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →

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Price summary

A used Dodge Charger transmission costs $147 to $4,700, with a median asking price of $750. Based on 2,568 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$755
Grade B (good)$700
Grade C (fair)$370

Dodge Charger transmission price snapshot

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Low
$147
Average
$1,064
High
$4,700
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$147–$4,7001,733 listings
Grade BStandard used$195–$4,500530 listings
Grade CVisible wear$175–$40011 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$4,500294 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $147–$4,700 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Dodge Charger transmission is listed

We found priced Dodge Charger transmission listings at 898 salvage yards across 49 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 771 listings (16% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $548, while Missouri yards ask $1,000, 82% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois77146$624-17%
Michigan56366$845+13%
California40886$750
Indiana37633$650-13%
Texas24954$650-13%
Missouri23129$1,000+33%
Arizona19627$716-5%
Wisconsin19529$548-27%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $750 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Dodge Charger transmission replacement cost?

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Used part
$750
Dodge Charger median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,320–$2,550
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2023)

(AT), RWD, 3.6L, 850RE (Chrysler group manufactured)47 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$2,200$970 – $3,568
(AT), RWD, 3.6L, 8HP50 (ZF group manufactured)45 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$506$225 – $1,276
(AT), RWD, 5.7L (8 speed)43 listingsInterchange 2018–2022$900$395 – $2,080
(AT), AWD (3.6L, 8 speed)42 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$950$400 – $1,844
(AT), RWD, 6.4L (8 speed)37 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$1,550$400 – $2,960

(AT), RWD, 6.2L (8 speed), engine ID ESD

4 listings
Interchange 2015–2023$4,499$2,400 – $4,599

Model-year comparison

What does a Dodge Charger transmission cost by year?

$527$686$846$1,006$1,166201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Dodge Charger transmission cost?

Asking prices for a used Dodge Charger transmission are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 104% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $755.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), RWD, 3.6L, 8HP50 (ZF group manufactured), lists at a $506 median, while (AT), RWD, 6.2L (8 speed), engine ID ESD commands $4,499, a 789% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $585, while 2023 tops the table at $1,110. Parts from 2011–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Charger sits 7% above the Ram 1500 ($700), 71% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,563), and 64% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used transmission: what to check

  1. Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
  2. Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
  3. Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
  4. Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
  5. Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.

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How much is a used transmission for a Dodge Charger?

The median asking price is $750 across 2,568 priced listings from 898 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $755. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $585.

How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Charger transmission?

Using a used part, a Dodge Charger transmission replacement typically runs $1,320–$2,550 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $750, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Dodge Charger model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Dodge Charger transmission years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Charger transmission fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Dodge Charger Transmission Cost — From $147 to $4,700