Used 2021 Subaru Outback transmission from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Subaru Outback Transmission prices

Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2021 Subaru Outback, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 18, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Subaru Outback transmission

A used 2021 Subaru Outback transmission costs between $250 and $2,894, with a median of $770 from 73 salvage yard listings.

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

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Price summary

A used 2021 Subaru Outback transmission costs $250 to $2,894, with a median asking price of $770. Based on 73 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2023 (7 model years), updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$899
Grade B (good)$750

2021 Subaru Outback transmission price snapshot

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Low
$250
Average
$884
High
$2,894
95 listings observed · 73 priced listings used · last updated Aug 18, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$323–$2,89441 listings
Grade BStandard used$313–$1,30020 listings
Grade XUngraded$250–$1,08712 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$2,894 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Subaru Outback transmission replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$770
2021 Subaru Outback median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,340–$2,570
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

MT42 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$950$450 – $2,894
AT (CVT)31 listingsInterchange 2017–2023$600$250 – $1,467

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Subaru Outback compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 95 observed listings, including 73 with posted prices. Its $770 median is 29% below the Subaru Outback guide's $1,087 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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$85median
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$76median
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Brake Caliper

$60median
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$271median
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$215median
$78$505
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Rear Bumper

$196median
$69$500
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Car Radio

$188median
$50$663
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Center Console

$118median
$34$523
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$132median
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$112median
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Door Assembly

$540median
$150$1,137
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Drive Shaft

$150median
$50$420
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Engine

$1,500median
$399$5,329
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Engine Computer

$125median
$35$475
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Exhaust Manifold

$100median
$50$300
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Fender

$200median
$75$525
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Fog Light

$127median
$25$380
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Front Seat

$150median
$40$820
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Fuel Pump

$85median
$25$301
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Fuel Tank

$136median
$45$384
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Grille

$147median
$25$534
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Headlight Assembly

$325median
$60$1,480
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Heater Core

$91median
$68$155
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Hood

$431median
$235$823
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$99median
$46$190
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$121median
$44$355
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Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$365
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Side Mirror

$166median
$40$500
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Power Steering Pump

$150median
$75$400
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Quarter Panel

$400median
$177$1,119
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$137median
$49$445
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Rear View Mirror

$90median
$25$319
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$92median
$20$380
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$125median
$45$544
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$250median
$60$750
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Steering Wheel

$150median
$49$363
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$100median
$30$240
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$150median
$61$520
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Tail Light

$125median
$40$450
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Tailgate

$430median
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Throttle Body

$71median
$20$272
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Torque Converter

$300median
$250$300
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Transfer Case

$275median
$200$570
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$105median
$30$405
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$85median
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$99median
$35$305

Common questions

2021 Subaru Outback transmission FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Subaru Outback transmission?

Based on 73 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Subaru Outback transmission lists between $250 and $2,894, with a median asking price of $770.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Subaru Outback transmission?

Using a used part, a 2021 Subaru Outback transmission replacement typically runs $1,340–$2,570 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $770, 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.

Will a 2021 Subaru Outback transmission fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Subaru Outback transmission also appear under model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Subaru Outback gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Subaru Outback transmission — median $770, from 73 listings.

2021 Subaru Outback Transmission Cost — Used From $250 to $2,894