There is no component more complex and essential than a car’s transmission. Automatic transmissions are responsible for shifting gears without driver input to change gear ratios in an efficient manner as the vehicle moves forward, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Transmissions are needed because internal combustion engines always output the greatest amount of power at a high rotational speed. At this high rotational speed, it is impossible for this high power to be driven to the wheels to be used for acceleration, low speeds or starting.
Using gear ratios, an automatic transmission reduces the engine’s rotational speed and increases the torque (or “power” to the wheels) in the process, using a torque converter as a fluid coupler.
In This Guide
- Average Cost
- Factors That Affect the Cost
- Symptoms of a Problem
- Rebuild Process
- Check the Warranty
- Finding the Right Repair Shop
- Other Helpful Resources
Vehicles are usually described as 5 or 6 “speed” meaning then have that many gear ratios to allow the vehicle to travel at the full range of speeds required and to make use of the engine’s output power as efficiently as possible.
Due to their complexity, constant use and function within a vehicle’s operation, transmissions experience a lot of wear and tear. Add to this the fact that many owner’s forget to check and change the fluid on a regular basis and it’s easy to understand why so many people have transmission problems.
Average Cost of Rebuild, Repair, and Replace:
Transmission replacement is one of the most expensive jobs done by any mechanic. According to Transmission Repair Cost Guide readers, the average cost of transmission replacement ranges from $1800 to $3400.
A used/salvage transmission ranges from $800 to $1500, a rebuilt transmission from $1100 to $2800 and a remanufactured from $1300 to $3400.
The labor to remove and replace a transmission ranges from $500 to $1200 for 4 to 10 hours of billed time.
Differences between rebuilt vs remanufactured? Check out our complete guide.
Rebuilds can cost just as much as a replacement depending on the extent of the damage. The upper end of the range is typically for the replacement of a high end vehicle’s transmission or a complete rebuild after a major mechanical failure.
Basic repair jobs are on the lower side, from $300 to $1400. For example, fixing a manual transmission often only requires a new clutch, a $800 to $1500 job.
Ways To Save Money
-Buying a remanufactured transmission yourself and only pay a local repair shop for the labor to install it (instead of paying the markup on a unit they buy). Use the guide below.
Visit our current transmission costs page to see what people like you have paid or been quoted recently to have their transmission replaced.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Reman Transmission Pricing – Links to Supplier Transmission Prices
| Transmission | Street Smart Transmission |
|---|---|
| 4L60E / 4L65E | 2100 |
| 4L80E | 2256 |
| 4T45E / 4T40E | 1935 |
| 4T65E | 1935 |
| 5L40E (Exc. BMW) | 2453 |
| 6T40 / 6T45 | 2432 |
| 6T75E / 6T70 | 2432 |
| 6L80 / 6L90 | 2559 |
| Allison 1000 | 2478 |
| 4R75E/W 4R70W | 2025 |
| 4R100 / E4OD | 2226 |
| 4F27E | 1856 |
| 5R55S/N/W/E | 2203 |
| 5R110W | 2432 |
| AX4N / AX4S | 2037 |
| CD4E | 1947 |
| FNR5 / AWTF-80 | 2148 |
| 6F50 / 6F35 | 2480 |
| 6R60 | 2559 |
| 6R80 | 2559 |
| AWF21 | 2233 |
| 6R140 | 3864 |
| 41TE (A604) | 1905 |
| 46RE (A518) | 2053 |
| 47RE (A618) | 2204 |
| 48RE | 2712 |
| 42RLE | 2152 |
| 545RFE | 2348 |
| 62TE | 2409 |
| 65RFE | 2478 |
| 68RFE | 3543 |
| W5A580 / NAG1 | 2589 |
| Nissan RE5R05A | 2583 |
| Nissan CVT | Call |
| 722.6 | Call |
This table above shows how much reputable suppliers typically charge for a remanufactured transmission, with direct links to the supplier’s website for that model transmission.
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Factors that Affect the Cost
The cost of transmission repair varies widely based on a number of factors, the most important of which is the type and extent of the repairs being performed by the mechanic.
If the transmission needs to be completely replaced or rebuilt, drivers can expect to pay several thousand dollars for parts and skilled labor, while a few minor repairs and a fluid change will only be a couple hundred dollars.
Make
It also depends on the make of the vehicle, with US domestic models such as GM, Ford, Chrysler generally cost less than imported vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen.
Extent of the Damage
What the car has been through can also affect the price as newer cars that have been well maintained will cost less than those that have been through tough times.
Old vs New
Considerably older or rarer cars are harder to find parts for, which also increases the cost.
Manual vs Automatic
Manual transmissions generally cost less to repair/replace than automatic transmissions.
Shop
Some shops charge higher prices than others for the same work (due to brand, location, reputation, etc.)
Your Location
Finally, the driver’s location will contribute a great deal to the overall cost of the procedure. Areas with higher costs of living, higher demand of services and/or lower availability of skilled technicians will charge higher hourly labor costs, escalating the overall price.
On average, a remanufactured transmission will cost between $1,300 and $3,400, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. The cost of labor to install it is in addition to the price of the unit and will typically run between $500 and $1200.
It is usually more expensive to replace your transmission with a remanufactured transmission than to have your transmission rebuilt at a transmission shop. However, if there is significant internal damage, the additional components (hard parts) required to get it back on the road can cause the final price of a transmission rebuild to be higher than a remanufactured transmission.
Here are the other differences between rebuilt vs. remanufactured transmissions.
As mentioned previously, when deciding whether to rebuild or replace a transmission it is important to know that either option can be more cost effective, depending on how complex and extensive the issues are (it can take a long time to troubleshoot and repair some problems, in which case a replacement would save you money).
Making this decision is difficult for the average consumer, which is why it’s so important to find a trustworthy mechanic.
Symptoms of a Problem
There are a number of symptoms of a damaged or worn out transmission to watch for, some of which are listed below.
Many problems can be solved/avoided by regularly changing a car’s transmission fluid or getting the transmission flushed on a regular basis as recommended by the owner’s manual (recommendations are typically between every 30-50,000 miles).
A single mechanical failure can cause the car’s engine to shut down and disable it entirely, so it is important to watch for these signs and get your car inspected at the first sign of trouble.
- Transmission is slipping between gears while driving or popping back to neutral
- Unusual grinding/clunking/humming noises – especially when in neutral
- Fluid smells like it is burned
- Clutch is dragging – clutch stays engaged and causes grinding noises when trying to shift
- Grinding or thumping when gear changes instead of smooth transitions
- Lag/delay between gear changes and/or higher than normal RPMs for a given speed or gear change
In the event that a transmission does begin to fail in some way (or fails completely), mechanics will often recommend a replacement, a rebuilding process, or other smaller repairs to ensure that the car will function properly and reliably. Each type of repair has different procedures and costs associated with it.
Has your transmission completely failed? Here are your 8 options to repair, replace, junk it, etc.
A full transmission replacement is one of the most expensive procedures a mechanic can perform on a vehicle. The cost of the other option – getting a transmission rebuilt – can be significantly less if the problem(s) can be fixed by simple procedures that deal with easy-to-replace parts.
However, it can also cost just as much or more than replacement in cases when there are major issues that need to be addressed. It all depends on how comprehensive the repairs are: from installing a few new parts to a complete overhaul.
Rebuilding involves removing the transmission, opening the case, inspecting and cleaning all the components and replacing the “soft” parts that are damaged or worn out. Some of these parts include seals, O-rings, bands, gaskets, valves, clutch components and filters.
Drums, shafts, pumps, converters, the casing and gears are referred to as the “hard parts” and rarely break because they are much more durable and rarely break. This process takes no more than 2-3 days in most cases.
If problems are caught early on, minor repairs are far more budget-friendly as they do not require complete removal/disassembling or replacement of “hard” parts, though the costs vary depending on the make and model of the vehicle and several other factors discussed below.
When it’s time to get a car’s transmission fixed, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to ensure high value, great work, and long-lasting results.
The Process: How a Transmission is Rebuilt
The process of rebuilding a transmission is rather lengthy and labor-intensive. Mechanics must disassemble the transmission to look for problems and replace the parts that are causing it to not function properly. Through this process, the part(s) causing the mechanical failure are eventually found and replaced instead of having to install a brand new transmission.
Generally speaking, there are three different aspects that must be checked before any transmission rebuild or replacement:
1) Changing the Fluid
The first is probably the easiest, and definitely the most affordable: changing the transmission fluid.
The cause of many problems is low or dirty transmission fluid, which can also cause the vehicle’s fuel economy decrease. This causes shifting to become noticeably “stickier” and, in some cases, the car will change gears and stay stuck in neutral. This “fix” often costs less than $100, though many vehicle owners find that they can do it themselves.
2) Checking for Trouble Codes
Next, the mechanic checks the vehicle’s computer system that controls automatic shifting (for automatics). Transmission slipping and hard shifts can actually be caused by the computer if it is not reading the RPM correctly. Sensors can be easily replaced without disassembling a transmission, so this is the second easiest (and cheapest) repair that can fix the problem(s).
3) Test Drive & Inspection
After a number of diagnostic tests including test driving the vehicle and a comprehensive inspection, the technician will remove the transmission from the vehicle and disassemble it.
Each part is inspected, cleaned and replaced if necessary (especially if it is outdated). Parts such as seals and gaskets are replaced anyway. The electrical system is tested and any required repairs are made.
If the problem was found and none of the “hard” components require attention, the unit is assembled and reinstalled into the engine. After another test drive to ensure everything is working properly, the car is returned to its owner.
Check if the Warranty is Still Valid
This might seem obvious to some, but if your vehicle is still relatively new/low mileage you should call the dealership or check the owner’s manual to see if your transmission’s problem is still covered by your powertrain warranty before calling a mechanic.
A typical powertrain warranty is for 5 years or 50K miles (whichever comes first), but they vary widely depending on the manufacturer and can range anywhere from 4-10 years and 50,000-100,000 miles. The following components are typically covered: transmission case and all internal parts, torque converter, converter housing, automatic control module, transfer case and all internal parts, seals, gaskets.
A warranty will cover the cost of repairs (parts and labor) if the damage was caused by poor workmanship or a manufacturer defect. However, if the vehicle’s maintenance schedule was not followed then the warranty might be void and not be honored.
Parts that experience significant wear-and-tear and are expected to be replaced at regular intervals such as CV joints and boots and clutches are excluded from most warranties. Certain components may or may not be covered depending upon the manufacturer of your vehicle. Refer to your owner’s manual for a complete list of what is and is not covered.
Find the Right Repair Shop
Due to their complexity and how difficult they are to service, choosing the right mechanic to handle your transmission can make the difference between a long-lasting repair and one of questionable quality.
As with any car maintenance, it’s best to get a quote from a certified technician or repair center before making an assumptions. In fact, it’s generally a good idea to gather multiple quotes and compare prices in order to make a sound decision based on quality and value.
Do some research both online and locally and to find highly rated shops that have solid reputations with online reviews and your local BBB.
The cheapest service is not always the best option as some repair shops offer unrealistically low prices in order to get you into their shop so they can add hidden/additional fees onto the final price.
Consider getting friends or family to recommend a mechanic who repaired a transmission for them and did quality work.
In fact, a warranty should be the number one thing that drivers look for when choosing a repair shop.
Looking for a shop? Try our shop finder. We typically recommend shops that are willing to install transmissions on behalf of customers.
Due to the wide range and severity of problems that can occur and the variance of costs involved, it is advised to get mechanics to explain exactly what is wrong with your transmission and what has to be done to fix it. They should also be able to give you a clear estimate as to what the price will be once they have done basic diagnostic tests.
Finally, drivers should pay attention to the appearance of the repair shop itself. Good repair shops are clean, inviting, and customer-centered. Less attractive options are dirty, poorly operated, and not as focused on the customers they’re supposed to be serving.
With careful attention to certifications, warranties, and shop conditions, it’s easy to find a low-cost, high-value transmission repair shop that can get the job done right.
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What to Read Next
- 10 Most Common Transmission Problems
- 8 Options to Consider if Your Transmission Has Failed
- How to Change Your Transmission Fluid
- Is Your Car Stuck in One Gear or Speed is Limited? It Might Be in Limp Mode.
- Torque Converter Problems & Symptoms to Watch for
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Have a Question or Experience?
Had a repair, replacement or rebuild done in the past? Have a quote on a job and not sure if it’s too high? Have a question about a particular situation with your transmission? Post your comments below.
Hey all, looking some help.and maybe a general cost estimate. 2013 Nissan sentra hit a tire on the freeway, slid under my car and busted my transmission. Air bag went off seat belts locked and light cosmetic damage. Was quoted 8300 to get it all fixed and walked away from that offer. Only had liability insurance so I have to front the bill. Have a little over 5k saved up for this and live in Los Angeles County. Anyone have an idea how much the tyranny alone will cost or any recommendations where to go? Thanks all for the time.and.consideration if you read my post.
2003 Buick Ultra SC 58,000 miles well maintained was hit front end collision by a late model Honda. Transmission made a horrible noise and car would not move or change gears. Turned car off, than restarted car put car in park than in drive (hard shuttering jerks). Other driver was at fault, but their insurance Allstate claims the accident could not have damaged the transmission. Cost $2500.00 to rebuild trans and they refuse to pay. Buick is front wheel drive with trans on the drivers side of the lower engine.
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“YOUR money is IN GOOD HANDS WITH ALLSTATE, but not you”
Megan- this is probably way too late to assist you but I had much the same thing happen to me. Strange town, where to take it, who to ask? My sudden idea (and it worked out really well for me) in our provinces, some more than others, many thrift stores are operated, staffed by volunteers, by the Mennonite Central Committee. Their goal is to assist those in need, usually in other countries, but they are a good group of people. I went there and explained my problem and how I had no idea where to go. On top of that, it was Christmas Eve afternoon. They not only recommended several shops that were trustworthy, they called a couple for me to make sure they were open that afternoon, how late, and arranged for them to come and tow my car in. The work could not be done that afternoon of course but they were able to check out the problem for me, let me know what would need to be done and, as I was no where near where I live, they recommended clean, safe, reasonably priced hotels for me to stay. They then offered to drive me there.
I don’t expect this to happen everywhere but it might be a useful thought for someone else to pursue should they be placed in the situation I found myself. e
I have a toyota corolla 2013 i bought brand new in march 3 2013. A couple weeks ago when the car was supposed to be a year old my transmission began to give me problems. I took it to the dealer and they’re charging me $4,500 to replace with a new transmission. This sounds absurd.
Hi Damarys,
I would highly advise you to take your car to another mechanic (or two) and to stay away from dealerships as they tend to significantly overprice their services. $4,500 is definitely on the high side, especially for something as common as a Corolla. I would expect a new replacement to cost you somewhere in the $2500-$3000 range. If you’re looking for something cheaper, consider getting a used/rebuilt trans.
It is somewhat unusual to have problems with a year old vehicle/trans. What warranty coverage do you have? Since it’s a new car, your powertrain warranty should cover some or all of the repairs to the engine, transmission, drivetrain and other components such as the constant velocity joints.
I have a 2005 ford focus and about 2 weeks ago I noticed when I put car in reverse it did not shift for about 2 or 3 seconds and then kicked into gear. I checked transmission fluid and it was low. I topped it off and couple of days later shifting was a little better. It is still a problem 1 week after fluid was topped off so I got an estimate of transmission for 400.00 + 350.00 for labor. Not sure if this sounds too good to be true or not. Please help!
I have a 2000 Mitsubishi galant. My transmission went out in Feb 2013 and again in July 2013. I paid $1,800 to get it fixed the first time and I’m having problems trying to find a good place to fix it this last time. In July I was headed home one night I press the gas and it wouldn’t budge frontward or backward. I have looked and looked and everyone tells me I have a rare model car and transmissions for my car are hard to find. Can you suggest anything?
Mine quit pulling while I was driving did you find out what was wrong with yours?
I was told from one shop the only way the can give me a estimate for a transmission for a 2000 GMC SAVANA 1500. Is open up the trans to see the exact problem. This doesn’t sounds right to me.
Hi Stacey,
Yes, they need to open it up in order to find out exactly what the problem is and see the extent of the damage.
That said, by running the engine, driving the car around a bit and hearing your description of the problem, they should be able to give you a ballpark estimate. Make sure they give you one so that you can be sure they don’t try to inflate the cost and rip you off. If they refuse to, go somewhere else. Ask a couple of other shops in your area to get a second opinion. As mentioned in the article, anywhere from $1900-$2600 is common for a complete rebuild.
I am rebuilding my CVT tranny, on my 2006 ford freestyle ( this happens to all of them) I was told it was the tourque converter since it still went into gear or so I thought. but after buying and installing a new tourque converter it ran for almost 5 miles and the BRAND NEW 120$ special transmission fluid was burned up. so now im having to rebuild the whole tranny. ( I think this is because the pevious owner used the wrong fluid) and it caused everything to go bad.
I am facing having to do something about my 06 Freestyle. Dealer quoted 6300 for a new transmission. I am trying to find a shop that will rebuild mine.
Continue with the rebuild. It’s not as hard as they say they are. I just rebuilt my 2005 500. It works fine. Parts are a bit pricey.
Hi. My husband has a 2008 Ford Focus, and he has about 147,000 miles on it. It won’t go on reverse and we’ve talked to a couple of repair shops that says they need to rebuild the transmission. How much does that usually cost? The shops quoted me $2400-2600.
$2500 sounds about right for a rebuild, but I would try to pit the two shops against each other for your business to get the price down a few hundred dollars. If they’re both not willing to go lower, then they expect there to be a serious problem and $2500 is still an okay price. Be sure to find out exactly how long the warranty will be on their work.
I am having my 2004 Z71 trans rebuilt for $1,900 and quoted me around $1,000 for the transfer case. Is this a fairly average cost for what’s being done?
I have a 2007 Mazda 6i automatic and there is a tsb out for these with what is called a shiftlock, where from 3rd to 4th gear you hear and feel a “clunk”. It goes into gear fine but it is an annoyance. I checked the tsb and my VIN did not fall under this, but is the same exact problem. (Seems to happen more often when car is warmed up) I just took it to Mazda to have the PCM and TCM software updated. They did updates on the PCM and said the TCM was already up to day. Unfortunately this did NOT fix my issue. I had the fluid changed and this did NOT fix the issue. I got a quote from a third party transmission guy (good guy) of $2400-$2600. He said there is a leak (known issue with these ford 4F27E transmissions) near the servo. Is this a good price for a rebuild or do you think it still could be electrical?
Hello I own a 2007 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 with 120k miles and it slips after 2nd gear, I took it to 2 shops and they said that my 3rd gear is gone and that I need an overhaul. What exactly does that mean? They said it will cost anywhere between $1,500 to $2,000 does this sound right to you guys?? Do I really need to rebuilt the whole tranny??
Hey i have a 2003 Chevy Impala Ls 3.8 V6 it has 129k miles on it and drives good but as soon as i got it ive been having problems. The RPM meter goes all the way up to 2/3 without me pressin the gas and when i drive off it takes a while to get to 20mph than normal. I took it to 2 autoshops in NY and they both gave me a price range for $1100 and $1200.. my tranny fluid burns and starts to smoke after a while..i took it to autozone and the computer read that the 2nd and 3rd gear needed to be fixed..should i get a rebuild or brand new tranny..im bringing the car to Lincoln Tech for free labor i just need to know the best price for transmissions
Hi –
I just had my transmission rebuilt for $2400, which I feel was fair. It was going into neutral when I drove and also it would have to be revved up after starting to go forward or backwards. It’s a 2007 RAV4. The problem with going into neutral has been repaired, as has the need to rev up before going in reverse. However, I still need to rev up to go forward after I start the engine, then it jerks forward. Once I drive it’s fine. I have to admit that I took really bad care of my vehicle for the first three years (practically no maintenance) and it needed a new engine. I purchased a used one about three years ago. After that happened, I got my RAV4 serviced on a regular basis. When searching for what this issue might be, I read about the computer (ECU) going bad. Might this be the issue? My repair guy said that he can’t see anything regarding a computer code that diagnoses why it’s not going into gear when starting. He’s on holiday break for two weeks (I just got it back today). He says he’s willing to look at it again after the holiday break. My second question is if it’s ok to drive it for that period of time. I don’t think I am being scammed, given my poor maintenance track record, but I don’t know. Thanks!
I have a 1999 toyota camry 4 cylinder. It has had a transmission code for a long long time but I thought it would slowly go out. A few weeks ago it had tried not to go unless heated up since the weather had gotten cold. Lately it had not done that. This morning it was fine and I was in a rush and did not heat it up long and it made a funny noise about a 1/2 minute after I pulled off. It sounded like a hose blowing and I pulled over and it wouldn’t go into gear after that. Do you think it could have been avoided if I had heated the car up?
The problem was not the transmission after all but the front axle which only cost $200 instead of $1200 plus- HALLELUAH!! I always thought the transmission would slowly go out but not all at once. Thanks for all the info from this site and God Bless everyone with patience througjt their challenges and know that it will all work out for everyone!!
This is my third transmission failure in five (5) years, on a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD. The transmission was initially replaced (used tranny) by a large corporate garage, and failed after 1.5 years. The second transmission was replaced with a used tranny with 41K miles, by a locally owned and recommended shop. It also failed about 2 years. Now (12/2013), I’ve been with another local garage that I trust, and they have made many repairs and routine prevention/maintainance procedures that seem to last. That garage quoted me $2,900.00 for a used tranny that has 42,000 miles. The past two repairs cost about $2000 each. I’m happy to pay more if the transmission lasts more than several years. Is this quote realistic if they follow proper mechanical procedure and ethics (ha)?
Does this sound like transmission problems or something else??
Car runs fine, automatic.. Engine light came on last week – took it to mechanic, they said it’s no problem and just ignore it, and services the vehicle.
Yesterday the car took 3 attempts to start, it shifts perfectly between gears, but if it’s sitting at the lights without revs it starts shaking a lot. So I gave it some revs an the shaking stops while it’s revving. Apart from that it seems fine. Started nurseries times afterwards but…
This morning – can’t start it. Sound like it’s just turning over and over
PLEASE HELP!! stuck in Australia where everyone seems to be trying to rip you off 🙁
sounds like the same thing happend to me, the mechanic says it’s the fuel pump.
I have to say, I really appreciate this page and it is making me look into getting more quotes when it comes to getting a new transmission done, especially from the dealer (my 1st quote).
My engine light came on two days ago on my Honda Oddessy, 2004 and I took it to the dealer for them to figure out what was going on. They just called me and told me my transmission needed to be replaced, specifically the clutch and it would be $5,000 (along with other issue) for a told cost of over $6000. And of course they can give me a discount of 10% ($600), my mouth dropped. From reading your site I see about how much a transmission should cost me and I cannot believe how much more they want to charge me. As a single parent of three children already living paycheck to paycheck and I am completely shocked, in addition to not having this type of funds, not even close, to get such an expensive markup of an expense taken care of at this time. I live in Southern California, Orange county, and am desperately looking for a reliable mechanic who deals in transmissions who can assist me at a much reasonable cost.
CORRECTED POST. 2001 Honda Civic 73,000. Excellent maintenance, except had transmission fluid changed for 1st time in Feb 2013. 10/4, in rush hour traffic car just stopped moving, engine running fine. Would not go into any gear. Had car towed to reputable repair shop. Was told needs transmission. Shop said a TSB was put out on it by Honda for this issue, but not a recall. Dealer manager said he has never heard of a civic transmission failing! I went after Honda for a possible “good will” repair and have been fighting with them for a week & they refuse to do anything – even after going all the way up the ladder. Shop can put rebuilt trans in for $2700 with a 3 yr warranty. I feel comfortable with my repair facility but was wondering, does it make a difference if the repair shop does it, or is it better to have a transmission shop do it?
I have a 2005 Durango with 140,000 miles, it started leaking transmission fluid and now won’t go in reverse and only goes 10mph. We consulted a shop without even looking at it they said it would cost 1000-2500 to fix. What does it sound like could be wrong?
I was just quoted almost $4000 for a complete overhaul on the tranny in my ’04 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4×4 with 129,000 miles. The vehicle is in real nice shape but slips every so often on upshifts and sometimes bangs on downshifts. I plan to hold on to it for a few more years, but don’t want to overpay for the trans work. I believe the shop to be reputable and it is part of ATRA. I’m located in southeast PA. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
I’ve just been quoted 2,500 on a rebuild tranny. But mine only has 83,000 miles on it. So annoyed but the truck runs mint aside from that. So just gonna have to deal with it and get it done.
I have a 2006 Acura TL automatic. It ha 164K miles on it. When I drive cold it’s okay. Once warm and press on the accelerator it will seem like it goes into neural and the RPM’s shoot up and then it’ll Make a bang sound and will go into gear. On the highway when I’m at 60mph or so it will seem like it’s dropping into 2nd or 3rd gear and will feel like you down shifted really quick.. It’s a bit scary. Do I need a rebuild? I’m getting quoted $1,900 for a rebuild plus labor which I don’t know what the normal rate is? $80 an hr for labor? Plus getting 15 percent off labor.. How may hours would a rebuild take?
Having the same problem with my 2004 Nissan Maxima. Shifts smoothly when cold, but once heated up, RMPS rev and it jumps and bumps between 1st and 2nd and sometime bet 2nd and 3rd. This has been going on for a while and getting worse and worse.. I’ve put off fixing it due to financial constraints, but now I think it’s getting critical. I’ve been told it’s the valve box (does that sound right?). I’m not even sure where to take it, but local AAMCO in Delran,, NJ has decent reviews on line. Afraid of what it’s going to cost…