Also called: ATF change, gearbox service
Across 20 popular vehicles
Automatic transmission fluid is both a lubricant and the hydraulic medium that operates the gearbox. Cost varies widely because some transmissions take four litres through a drain plug and others take twelve through a machine, and the specified fluid can be expensive on its own.
A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.
| Vehicle | Parts | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $76–$103 | $93–$126 | $169–$229 |
| 2011 Honda Civic | $77–$105 | $95–$129 | $172–$234 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | $89–$122 | $110–$149 | $199–$271 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | $93–$126 | $114–$155 | $207–$281 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | $101–$137 | $124–$168 | $225–$305 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $102–$137 | $125–$168 | $227–$305 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $103–$140 | $126–$172 | $229–$312 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $114–$155 | $139–$189 | $253–$344 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 | $117–$158 | $143–$194 | $260–$352 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $118–$158 | $143–$194 | $261–$352 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $132–$179 | $132–$179 | $264–$358 |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | $147–$199 | $120–$164 | $267–$363 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $121–$162 | $148–$199 | $269–$361 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $127–$149 | $155–$181 | $282–$330 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $127–$149 | $155–$181 | $282–$330 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $129–$174 | $158–$213 | $287–$387 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $149–$202 | $149–$202 | $298–$404 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $140–$190 | $171–$232 | $311–$422 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | $186–$252 | $151–$205 | $337–$457 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $200–$270 | $243–$329 | $443–$599 |
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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
Fresh fluid prevents failure but rarely rescues a transmission that is already slipping. If yours is shifting badly, get it diagnosed before paying for a flush.
Expect $169–$599 in total: $76–$270 for parts and $93–$329 for labor. Figures are drawn from 20 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
Harsh or delayed shifts, particularly when cold. The transmission slipping or hunting between gears. Fluid that smells burnt or looks dark brown rather than red. A shudder at steady speed on a light throttle.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2012 Honda CR-V comes to $169–$229 while a 2015 Ford Mustang comes to $443–$599 for the same job.
Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 20 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.