2016 Ram 1500 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $155
- High
- $282
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Ram 1500 Engine Computer prices
Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2016 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer
A used 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer costs between $40 and $282, with a median of $163 from 284 salvage yard listings.
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 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer costs $40 to $282, with a median asking price of $163. Based on 284 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$166
Grade B (good)$163
Grade C (fair)$100
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$282201 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$28274 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1503 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$2506 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$282 | 201 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$282 | 74 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$150 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$250 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$166
Grade B$163
Grade C$100
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$282 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $163
- 2016 Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $260–$615
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Electronic Control Module, 3.0L (diesel), engine controller49 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$178$75 – $278
Electronic Control Module, 3.0L (diesel), glow plug controller49 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$165$50 – $252
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Ram 1500 compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 297 observed listings, including 284 with posted prices. Its $163 median is 5% above the Ram 1500 guide's $155 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Ram 1500 engine computer cost in other years?
202594 listings$188$90 – $3552024222 listings$136$46 – $6502023315 listings$174$50 – $5962022322 listings$150$40 – $6502021314 listings$136$50 – $5962020350 listingsCompatible$150$40 – $5132019449 listingsCompatible$147$40 – $6002018192 listingsCompatible$166$46 – $2902017263 listingsCompatible$161$46 – $3002015300 listingsCompatible$124$40 – $452
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Common questions
2016 Ram 1500 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer?
Based on 284 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer lists between $40 and $282, with a median asking price of $163.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer?
Using a used part, a 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer replacement typically runs $260–$615 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $163, 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.
Will a 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2016 Ram 1500 ecu?
A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Ram 1500 engine computer — median $163, from 284 listings.