Ram 2500 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $135
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 2500 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 95 salvage yards in 8 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 2500 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 2500 AC compressor costs $45 to $375, with a median asking price of $113. Based on 855 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$118
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$87
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$297534 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$340164 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$11038 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$375119 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$297 | 534 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$340 | 164 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$110 | 38 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$375 | 119 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$118
Grade B$150
Grade C$87
Ungraded$98
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$375 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 2500 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ram 2500 AC compressor listings at 95 salvage yards across 8 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 279 listings (33% of the total) from 17 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $190, 280% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 279 | 17 | $93-18% |
| California | 240 | 25 | $118+4% |
| Texas | 149 | 11 | $175+55% |
| Florida | 78 | 23 | $150+33% |
| Illinois | 60 | 10 | $162+43% |
| Michigan | 25 | 1 | $50-56% |
| Indiana | 13 | 4 | $190+68% |
| Nevada | 11 | 4 | $112-1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $113 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 2500 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $113
- Ram 2500 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $400–$1,015
- 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 2500 AC compressor cost by year?
202573 listingsFits 16 years$150$50 – $3002024100 listingsFits 18 years$150$50 – $3402023100 listingsFits 15 years$100$70 – $3272022100 listingsFits 16 years$118$45 – $2972021100 listingsFits 18 years$155$50 – $2372020100 listingsFits 18 years$172$50 – $375201958 listingsFits 15 years$118$45 – $2802018123 listingsFits 17 years$175$50 – $3002017116 listingsFits 15 years$100$70 – $3272016129 listingsFits 15 years$92$70 – $3272015150 listingsFits 16 years$103$45 – $294
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 2500 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $118.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.7L, lists at a $113 median, while 6.4L commands $175, a 55% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $92, while 2018 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2009–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 25% below the Ford F150 ($150), 43% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 55% 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 2500 parts are priced?
01wide ±247%
Front Seat
$180median
$46$934
02wide ±186%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$30$600
03wide ±283%
Side Mirror
$292median
$50$1,700
04wide ±237%
Wheels
$253median
$50$1,250
05wide ±200%
Drive Shaft
$295median
$70$1,248
06wide ±287%
Car Radio
$182median
$35$1,080
07wide ±208%
Grille
$600median
$100$2,600
08wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$650median
$110$1,597
09wide ±197%
Tail Light
$250median
$44$1,027
10wide ±107%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$106$1,385
11wide ±114%
Window Regulator
$166median
$28$405
12wide ±132%
Fuel Tank
$220median
$70$650
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 2500 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsRam2500
F150$150
2500$113
$37 diff3,778 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsRam2500
Class$198
2500$113
$85 diff3,145 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam2500
Class$250
2500$113
$137 diff3,141 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsRam2500
Elantra$143
2500$113
$30 diff3,023 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsRam2500
1500$130
2500$113
$17 diff2,972 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsRam2500
Explorer$143
2500$113
$30 diff2,913 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$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 ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Ramwide ±152%
Ram 1500
$130median
$30$425
Common questions
Ram 2500 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ram 2500?
The median asking price is $113 across 855 priced listings from 95 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $118. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $92.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ram 2500 AC compressor replacement typically runs $400–$1,015 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $113, 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 2500 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 2500 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 AC compressor fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.