Toyota Highlander transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $175
- Average
- $3,013
- High
- $7,702
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander transmission ?
How much does a used Toyota Highlander transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Toyota Highlander transmission costs $175 to $7,702, with a median asking price of $3,014. Based on 1,508 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 1995–2025 (18 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,152
Grade B (good)$3,295
Grade C (fair)$945
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$323–$7,702949 listings
Grade BStandard used$253–$7,098413 listings
Grade CVisible wear$514–$2,99914 listings
Grade XUngraded$175–$5,000132 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $323–$7,702 | 949 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $253–$7,098 | 413 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $514–$2,999 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $175–$5,000 | 132 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,152
Grade B$3,295
Grade C$945
Ungraded$1,875
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $175–$7,702 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $3,014
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,585–$4,815
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Highlander transmission cost by year?
2025123 listingsFits 3 years$3,248$1,000 – $5,1442024100 listingsFits 8 years$765$175 – $2,6002023133 listingsFits 6 years$2,900$500 – $5,1442022165 listingsFits 5 years$4,000$350 – $7,0002021164 listingsFits 6 years$3,705$500 – $6,8752020165 listingsFits 6 years$3,350$750 – $6,8542019287 listingsFits 10 years$3,705$987 – $7,7022018335 listingsFits 13 years$3,491$549 – $7,5402016200 listingsFits 12 years$1,700$490 – $4,0102015103 listingsFits 11 years$1,650$490 – $3,864
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander transmission cost?
The going rate for a used Toyota Highlander transmission is $3,014 at the median, with listings spanning $175 to $7,702. That figure comes from 1,508 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 234% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $3,152.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), 2.5L (Hybrid), lists at a $2,938 median, while (AT), 2.4L, AWD commands $3,500, a 19% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $765, while 2022 tops the table at $4,000. Parts from 2017–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 316% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 49% above the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 20% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Toyota Highlander parts are priced?
01wide ±326%
Engine
$2,675median
$1$17,439
02wide ±179%
Front Bumper
$188median
$27$700
03wide ±188%
Rear Bumper
$151median
$27$595
04wide ±208%
Hood
$475median
$28$2,000
05wide ±192%
Fender
$259median
$35$1,028
06wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$610median
$59$1,800
07wide ±118%
Tail Light
$199median
$25$495
08wide ±453%
Alternator
$96median
$25$894
09wide ±175%
Starter
$100median
$30$380
10wide ±2598%
Radiator
$222median
$40$11,573
11wide ±356%
AC Compressor
$225median
$40$1,644
12wide ±96%
Transfer Case
$1,495median
$100$2,977
13wide ±154%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$10$520
14wide ±125%
Strut
$165median
$50$462
15wide ±194%
Steering Rack
$324median
$40$1,300
16wide ±155%
Grille
$250median
$29$806
17wide ±223%
Side Mirror
$250median
$30$1,143
18wide ±146%
Turbocharger
$560median
$30$1,660
19wide ±854%
AC Condenser
$187median
$30$3,224
20wide ±140%
Wheels
$244median
$40$725
21wide ±598%
Fuel Pump
$144median
$30$1,753
22wide ±139%
Water Pump
$120median
$19$353
23wide ±155%
Power Steering Pump
$163median
$50$556
24wide ±276%
ABS Module
$245median
$42$1,394
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±3604%
Engine Computer
$160median
$40$11,573
27wide ±130%
Throttle Body
$166median
$29$462
28wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
29wide ±138%
Drive Shaft
$186median
$86$601
30wide ±191%
Tailgate
$1,170median
$35$4,500
31wide ±126%
Intake Manifold
$200median
$25$530
32wide ±190%
Control Arm
$179median
$20$700
33wide ±158%
Blower Motor
$99median
$30$343
34wide ±122%
Exhaust Manifold
$250median
$40$650
35wide ±453%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$25$1,157
36wide ±286%
Steering Column
$170median
$50$1,024
37wide ±109%
Fuel Tank
$179median
$60$450
38wide ±131%
Window Regulator
$135median
$40$394
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±88%
Torque Converter
$200median
$150$500
41wide ±151%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$63$587
42wide ±215%
Ignition Switch
$78median
$25$360
43wide ±408%
Car Radio
$335median
$25$2,757
44wide ±198%
Heater Core
$116median
$55$515
45wide ±400%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$850
46wide ±321%
Sunroof
$487median
$150$3,275
47wide ±167%
Master Cylinder
$93median
$29$340
48wide ±253%
Fog Light
$120median
$19$625
49wide ±330%
Center Console
$150median
$35$1,024
50wide ±189%
Air Bag
$360median
$40$1,400
51spread ±42%
Door Assembly
$1,080median
$615$1,525
52wide ±91%
Quarter Panel
$620median
$63$1,195
53wide ±169%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$33$1,215
54wide ±131%
Front Seat
$281median
$116$850
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$725
Highlander$3,014
$2,289 diff7,194 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsToyotaHighlander
F150$2,025
Highlander$3,014
$989 diff7,068 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$2,510
Highlander$3,014
$504 diff6,493 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$2,528
Highlander$3,014
$486 diff5,876 listings
TransmissioncompareJeepCherokeevsToyotaHighlander
Cherokee$665
Highlander$3,014
$2,349 diff4,974 listings
TransmissioncompareToyotaRAV4vsToyotaHighlander
RAV4$2,276
Highlander$3,014
$738 diff4,481 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Toyotawide ±208%
Toyota 4Runner
$900median
$150$3,895
Toyotawide ±607%
Toyota Camry
$3,200median
$200$39,065
Toyotawide ±106%
Toyota Corolla
$1,970median
$166$4,360
Toyotawide ±353%
Toyota Prius
$490median
$98$3,562
Toyotawide ±136%
Toyota RAV4
$2,276median
$100$6,280
Toyotawide ±105%
Toyota Sienna
$2,598median
$299$5,776
Toyotawide ±197%
Toyota Tacoma
$1,046median
$175$4,300
Toyotawide ±87%
Toyota Tundra
$3,134median
$350$5,775
Common questions
Toyota Highlander transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Toyota Highlander?
Based on 1,508 priced salvage yard listings, a used Toyota Highlander transmission lists between $175 and $7,702, with a median asking price of $3,014.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander transmission?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander transmission replacement typically runs $3,585–$4,815 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $3,014, 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.
What affects the price of a used Toyota Highlander transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Toyota Highlander model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Toyota Highlander transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Toyota Highlander transmission listings appear across model years 1995, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 18 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Toyota Highlander gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Toyota Highlander transmission prices on this page apply — median $3,014, from 1,508 salvage yard listings.