In Texas, most transmission repair projects cost between $1,000 and $5,000 per repair, with a typical price near $2,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical transmission repair cost
$1,000 – $5,000
per repair · typical $2,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Transmission repair cost breakdown
- Fluid flush$100 – $300typical $150
- Transmission rebuild$1,500 – $3,000typical $2,500
- Replacement (remanufactured)$3,000 – $5,000typical $4,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,000 – $5,000
- Unitper repair
- Cities covered91
What Transmission Repair costs
Covers parts, labor, and diagnostics. Costs depend on transmission type (automatic vs. manual) and vehicle make. Rebuilds are cheaper but less reliable.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my transmission needs repair?
Slipping gears, delayed shifting, or fluid leaks. Get a diagnostic test to confirm.
Why is transmission repair so expensive?
Labor-intensive work, specialized tools, and expensive parts. Rebuilds require disassembly.
Can I drive with a bad transmission?
Not recommended; it can cause further damage and safety issues. Tow to a shop.