Ram 1500 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $167
- High
- $650
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 engine computer?
Asking prices from 635 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 engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 engine computer costs $40 to $650, with a median asking price of $155. Based on 2,630 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$157
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6501,612 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$547828 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$15018 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$600172 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$650 | 1,612 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$547 | 828 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$150 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$600 | 172 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$157
Grade B$162
Grade C$100
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$650 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 engine computer is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 engine computer listings at 635 salvage yards across 43 states. California supplies the most, with 613 listings (17% of the total) from 62 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $125, while Michigan yards ask $188, 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 613 | 62 | $150-3% |
| Florida | 437 | 52 | $128-17% |
| Texas | 398 | 60 | $125-19% |
| Illinois | 384 | 28 | $166+7% |
| Indiana | 184 | 23 | $159+3% |
| Georgia | 179 | 21 | $132-15% |
| Michigan | 134 | 40 | $188+21% |
| Arizona | 130 | 15 | $181+17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $155 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $155
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $250–$605
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 engine computer cost by year?
202594 listings$188$90 – $3552024222 listingsFits 5 years$136$46 – $6502023315 listingsFits 5 years$174$50 – $5962022322 listingsFits 5 years$150$40 – $6502021314 listingsFits 5 years$136$50 – $5962020350 listingsFits 8 years$150$40 – $5132019449 listingsFits 7 years$147$40 – $6002018192 listingsFits 7 years$166$46 – $2902017263 listingsFits 7 years$161$46 – $3002016297 listingsFits 7 years$163$40 – $2822015300 listingsFits 6 years$124$40 – $452
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 engine computer 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 57% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $157.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 3.0L, lists at a $130 median, while Electronic Control Module, 3.6L commands $188, a 45% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $124, while 2025 tops the table at $188. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 38% above the Honda Accord ($112), 40% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 23% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsRam1500
Pilot$125
1500$155
$30 diff7,743 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsRam1500
F250$250
1500$155
$95 diff6,795 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsRam1500
Sportage$159
1500$155
$4 diff6,584 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiKonavsRam1500
Kona$165
1500$155
$10 diff5,802 listings
Engine ComputercompareAcuraRDXvsRam1500
RDX$155
1500$155
$0 diff5,679 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaTundravsRam1500
Tundra$215
1500$155
$60 diff5,452 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Audiwide ±211%
Audi Q5
$192median
$39$850
Audiwide ±141%
Audi Q7
$249median
$48$748
Ramwide ±310%
Ram 2500
$216median
$40$1,380
Ramwide ±302%
Ram 3500
$249median
$45$1,549
Common questions
Ram 1500 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $155 across 2,630 priced listings from 635 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $157. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $124.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 engine computer?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 engine computer replacement typically runs $250–$605 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $155, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 engine computer 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.