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Buy Used Toyota Transmissions

A Plus Auto sells inspected, low-mileage used Toyota transmissions for the Camry, Corolla, Tacoma, RAV4, 4Runner, and more, at a fraction of new or remanufactured prices. Every used Toyota transmission is pulled from a carefully sourced donor vehicle, tested against our A+ grade standard, cleaned, photographed, and backed by a one-year warranty.
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Shop Used Toyota Transmissions by Model

Every Toyota model we carry links straight to its live inventory, where you can see the donor vehicles in stock with their year, mileage, and VIN. Because a transmission has to match your Toyota’s drivetrain and engine pairing exactly, sending us your VIN is the fastest way to a guaranteed fit.

Toyota 4Runner transmissions

The rugged automatics behind this body-on-frame SUV, 2WD and 4WD.
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GR86 transmissions

Automatic and enthusiast manual gearboxes for the sports coupe.
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Toyota Avalon transmissions

Smooth automatic transaxles for the full-size sedan.
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Toyota Camry transmissions

Automatic transaxles and hybrid eCVT units across four-cylinder and V6 Camrys.
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Toyota Corolla transmissions

Durable automatics, CVTs, and the manual gearboxes in older and sport trims.
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Toyota 86 transmissions

Automatic and enthusiast manual gearboxes for the sports coupe.
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Toyota Highlander transmissions

Automatic and hybrid transaxles for the three-row SUV.
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Toyota Mirai transmissions

Drive components for the hydrogen fuel-cell sedan.
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Toyota Prius transmissions

The hybrid eCVT transaxle at the heart of Toyota’s efficiency leader.
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Toyota RAV4 transmissions

Automatic and hybrid eCVT units in FWD and AWD.
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Toyota Sienna transmissions

Automatic and hybrid eCVT units built for minivan duty.
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Toyota Tacoma transmissions

Automatic and manual units in both 2WD and 4WD, matched to the transfer case.
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Toyota Tundra transmissions

The heavy-duty automatics behind this full-size truck, 2WD and 4WD.
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Toyota Venza transmissions

Hybrid eCVT units for the crossover.
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Automatic, Hybrid eCVT, or Manual: Know Which Toyota Transmission You Need

Toyota uses several transmission types, and identifying yours is the first step to buying the right used unit. Unlike some brands that lean heavily on CVTs, Toyota still uses conventional torque-converter automatics across much of its lineup, alongside hybrid transaxles and a smaller number of CVTs and manuals. The types are not interchangeable, so matching correctly is essential.
  • Conventional automatic powers most non-hybrid Toyotas, including the Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, and V6 Camry and Highlander, using traditional geared transaxles or truck automatics known for durability.
  • Hybrid eCVT is the electronically controlled transaxle in the Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Sienna, Venza, and Highlander Hybrid, integrated with the hybrid system rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • CVT appears in some four-cylinder models like the Corolla and base RAV4, using a belt-and-pulley design for smooth efficiency.
  • Manual transmission is found in the 86 and GR86 and older Corollas, prized by drivers who prefer to shift themselves.  
Because a single Toyota model can offer more than one transmission depending on year, trim, and drivetrain, matching by VIN and interchange number is essential. A RAV4 hybrid eCVT is not the same unit as the conventional automatic, and a 4WD Tacoma transmission is matched to its transfer case.

Why Buy a Used Toyota Transmission?

A used Toyota transmission costs far less than a new or remanufactured unit, and because Toyota transmissions are known for their durability, a low-mileage used transaxle is one of the best-value repairs you can make. When the rest of the vehicle is sound and only the transmission has failed, a graded used unit is usually the fastest and most economical way back on the road.

Transmissions are labor-intensive to install, which shapes the value calculation. Since the install itself is a significant cost, starting with a quality, inspected used unit from a low-mileage donor protects that labor investment far better than a cheap, unknown one. The three common paths when a Toyota transmission fails:

  • New transmission from a Toyota dealer offers full life at the highest price, often steep relative to an older vehicle’s value.
  • Remanufactured transmission varies in quality by rebuilder and folds in labor cost.
  • Quality used transmission is a complete factory unit from a real donor, at the lowest cost when it comes from a low-mileage, documented vehicle and is matched correctly to your Toyota. 
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What Toyota Transmission Buyers Ask Us About

Buying the right transmission means knowing the questions specific to Toyota, and we would rather cover them before you order than have you find out afterward. A few come up regularly:

  • Hybrid eCVT is not a standalone swap. In the Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna, and other hybrids, the transmission is integrated with the hybrid system, so matching the exact unit to your vehicle and hybrid setup matters. Our team helps you identify the right transaxle rather than a close-looking substitute.
  • Truck transmissions and 4WD. A Tacoma, Tundra, or 4Runner transmission must match 2WD or 4WD and the correct transfer-case setup. A unit that looks right for the year can still be wrong for your drivetrain, which is why matching by VIN and interchange settles it.
  • Which transmission your trim actually uses. A single model year of Camry, RAV4, or Highlander can carry a conventional automatic, a CVT, or a hybrid eCVT depending on trim, so the interchange number is what confirms the correct unit.

Being upfront about these is part of how we earn trust. Every transmission we sell is inspected and graded regardless of type, and we help you match the unit that fits your Toyota and your budget. 

How Many Miles Is Reasonable on a Used Toyota Transmission?

A used Toyota transmission with under 100,000 miles from a well-maintained donor generally has substantial service life ahead, and Toyota’s durability reputation means many units keep running well beyond that. As with any transmission, how the unit was driven and maintained matters as much as the mileage, and fluid service history is one of the clearest windows into remaining life.

A transmission from a maintained, one-owner Toyota retired in a collision is often an excellent buy, because the crash never touched the transmission and the fluid was likely serviced on schedule. A cheaper unit with unknown history is the real gamble. That is why we document donor mileage and history on every Toyota transmission, so you can weigh how the unit actually lived rather than guessing from an odometer reading alone. On hybrid transaxles especially, documented donor history gives you added confidence in the purchase. 

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What to Confirm Before You Order

Before ordering a used Toyota transmission, confirm that the unit matches your Toyota’s exact configuration, verify the donor mileage and history, and get the warranty terms in writing. Transmission fitment is less forgiving than engine fitment, so these checks matter even more. Here is what we lock down with every buyer:
VIN and interchange match
The single most important check, since it accounts for transmission type, drivetrain, engine pairing, and model year in one number.
Drivetrain layout
Because 2WD and 4WD truck transmissions and FWD and AWD car transmissions are not interchangeable, which matters on the Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, and RAV4.
Engine pairing
Since a transmission is engineered to mate to a specific engine, and a four-cylinder unit will not correctly serve a V6 Toyota.
Donor mileage plus a real photo
A real photo of the actual transmission you will receive, never a stock image.
Warranty terms
Backed by our standard one-year warranty with options to extend coverage and add labor protection. Labor protection matters more on a transmission than almost any part, because a failure means paying the significant install labor twice.

Why Buy Your Toyota Transmission From A Plus Auto?

Every used Toyota transmission we sell is graded against our A+ standard, cleaned in-house, photographed from multiple angles, and warrantied for a year, drawn from an inventory of more than 100,000 graded parts and a nationwide sourcing network. What you see online is what lands on your doorstep.

The reason to buy here rather than a self-service yard comes down to information and accountability. Our transmissions are inspected and graded, not pulled sight-unseen, so condition is known before you pay. Donor mileage and history travel with every unit. Orders ship within 24 hours, cleaned and protected. And a real warranty, with labor-protection options, stands behind each transmission. If you are also facing engine work, our used Toyota engines are held to the same standard.

From our warehouse at 2125 Catnip Hill Road in Nicholasville, KY, we are a short drive from Lexington and easy to reach across central Kentucky, from Louisville and Georgetown to Richmond, Danville, and Frankfort. Local buyers can arrange pickup, and we ship used Toyota transmissions to owners, mechanics, and shops nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Used Toyota Transmissions

How much does a used Toyota transmission cost?
The price of a used Toyota transmission depends on the model, transmission type, and donor mileage, with a used unit typically costing a fraction of a new or remanufactured transmission. A truck automatic, an AWD unit, or a hybrid eCVT runs higher than a base four-cylinder transaxle, and a low-mileage donor commands more than a high-mileage one. Send us your VIN for an exact quote.
Yes, a used Toyota transmission from a low-mileage, well-maintained donor is a reliable, cost-effective repair, especially given Toyota’s reputation for durable transmissions. Reliability comes down to donor history and fluid maintenance, which is why every transmission we sell is tested against our A+ grade standard, documented with donor mileage, and backed by a one-year warranty.
Yes, a used Toyota hybrid eCVT is a good buy when it comes from a low-mileage donor with documented history. Because a hybrid transaxle is integrated with the hybrid system rather than a standalone gearbox, we match the exact unit to your vehicle and share the donor history so you can buy with confidence.
Match the transmission by your VIN and interchange number, not just the model year, because Toyota transmissions vary by engine pairing, drivetrain, and type (automatic, CVT, hybrid eCVT, or manual). Give our team your VIN and we confirm the exact interchange before you buy, so the unit fits your Toyota’s configuration.
No, 2WD and 4WD transmissions on trucks like the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner are not interchangeable, because they are matched to different drivetrains and transfer-case setups. We confirm your drivetrain by VIN and interchange number so the transmission fits your exact truck.
Yes. Our warehouse is in Nicholasville, about 15 minutes south of Lexington, so central Kentucky customers can arrange local pickup, and we ship nationwide for everyone else. We serve buyers across Lexington, Louisville, Georgetown, Richmond, Frankfort, and beyond.
It is worth considering, because transmission installs carry significant labor cost, and a labor warranty protects you if the unit ever needs to come back out. Our standard one-year warranty covers the transmission, and we offer options to extend coverage and add labor protection.

Find Your Used Toyota Transmission Today

Ready to replace your Toyota transmission without overpaying? Find your model above to browse live inventory, or search the full Toyota parts inventory by year, model, and part type. Every used Toyota transmission is inspected, graded A+, cleaned, photographed, and backed by a one-year warranty. Send us your VIN or submit a part inquiry, and get the right transmission matched to your Toyota the first time.
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