Ram 1500 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $149
- High
- $425
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 538 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Ram 1500 AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 AC compressor costs $30 to $425, with a median asking price of $133. Based on 2,259 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$4251,398 listings
Grade BStandard used$37–$405650 listings
Grade CVisible wear$52–$11022 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$300189 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$425 | 1,398 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $37–$405 | 650 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $52–$110 | 22 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$300 | 189 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$150
Grade C$85
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$425 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 AC compressor listings at 538 salvage yards across 43 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 575 listings (17% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Wisconsin yards ask $187, 87% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 575 | 29 | $162+22% |
| Texas | 362 | 48 | $149+12% |
| California | 353 | 62 | $100-25% |
| Arizona | 310 | 19 | $109-18% |
| Florida | 301 | 48 | $114-14% |
| Indiana | 247 | 9 | $132-1% |
| Wisconsin | 127 | 11 | $187+41% |
| Michigan | 87 | 15 | $100-25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $133 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $133
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $420–$1,035
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 AC compressor cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 4 years$223$75 – $3872024300 listingsFits 12 years$103$37 – $4252023350 listingsFits 12 years$164$35 – $2582022350 listingsFits 12 years$108$35 – $4252021350 listingsFits 11 years$159$30 – $2712020300 listingsFits 11 years$161$50 – $4052019300 listingsFits 11 years$123$50 – $4062018150 listingsFits 9 years$101$40 – $3182017150 listingsFits 11 years$152$50 – $2492016150 listingsFits 11 years$159$50 – $2492015150 listingsFits 9 years$190$60 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 78% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, lists at a $140 median, while 3.0L commands $237, a 69% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $101, while 2025 tops the table at $223. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 11% below the Ford F150 ($150), 33% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 47% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ram 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$214median
$45$975
02wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$250median
$49$970
03wide ±264%
Grille
$340median
$55$1,850
04wide ±291%
Headlight Assembly
$400median
$70$2,400
05wide ±204%
Transmission
$700median
$147$3,000
06wide ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
07wide ±71%
Steering Rack
$1,200median
$564$2,277
08wide ±127%
Axle Shaft
$195median
$50$547
09wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
10wide ±287%
Alternator
$108median
$25$644
11wide ±302%
Transfer Case
$232median
$50$1,450
12wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsRam1500
F150$150
1500$133
$17 diff5,182 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$250
1500$133
$117 diff4,545 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$133
Explorer$148
$15 diff4,322 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$133
1500$163
$30 diff3,981 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$133
Wrangler$174
$41 diff3,933 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsMercedesSClass
1500$133
Class$250
$117 diff3,893 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Ram 1500 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $133 across 2,259 priced listings from 538 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 AC compressor replacement typically runs $420–$1,035 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $133, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ram 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ram 1500 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.