What is the average cost for a transmission repair?

The average cost of transmission repair can range anywhere from $1500 to over $5000, depending on the type of transmission, the nature of the problem, and the labor rates in your area. Manual transmissions are generally less expensive to repair than automatic transmissions. Repairing or replacing a clutch will most likely fall between $1500 and $3000, while changing torque converters will probably run at around $2500. Rebuilt units can cost $3500 or more, and new transmissions can cost about $5000.