How long do car transmissions last before going out?

Question

How long do car transmissions last before going out completely? We found out about a month ago that we need a new one. How much does it cost to get a new one? We have a warranty on our car so i'm not sure if that'll cover it or not but wanted to get a little insight first since they are closed today anyways. Thanks.

Answer 1

It depends on the make of the car, it could be between $2000 and over $10,000 for some of the exotics to replace it.  Properly maintained transmissions can easily go over a 1/4 million miles.

EDIT:  A wild guess based on your Additional Info:   Sounds like a possibility of a couple of things.  "Hiccup" during acceleration could be bad plugs or plug wires..... or carbon build up in heads/valves.  Go buy a bottle of Redline Fuel System Cleaner (I get mine at Pep Boys) and pour the whole bottle in the gas tank and fill tank.  Should show a good improvement in 60 or so miles.  If this works it will save you a lot of money at the repair shop and is worth a try.

Squeaking - possible bad belt that either needs replacing or tightening.

Answer 2

They can out last the car if serviced properly.

Answer 3

Depends on the transmission some are really reliable and some fall apart in ten thousand miles.

Answer 4

hard to tell seeing as how urs is already going out... but i would deff. contact your warranty company tomm. and let them know and find out but if they dont cover it then it will run you a good 2K sorry =/

Answer 5

A rebuilt tranny is about 2 to $2,500 if you don't have a warranty but what you describe doesn't sound like a transmission problem to me.

Answer 6

Mine lasted 160K. Replacement are at least a grand.