Used 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Ram 1500 Engine Computer prices

Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2017 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 16, 2026

Part overview

About the 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer

A used 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer costs between $46 and $300, with a median of $161 from 164 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 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer costs $46 to $300, with a median asking price of $161. Based on 164 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$161
Grade C (fair)$81

2017 Ram 1500 engine computer price snapshot

USD
Low
$46
Average
$163
High
$300
263 listings observed · 164 priced listings used · last updated Sep 16, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$51–$300106 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$29538 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$813 listings
Grade XUngraded$77–$25017 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$300 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$161
2017 Ram 1500 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$255–$610
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), glow plug controller40 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$161$51 – $300
Electronic Control Module, 3.6L32 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$161$50 – $285
Electronic Control Module, 5.7L, (AT), 8 speed31 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$177$102 – $201
Electronic Control Module, 3.0L (diesel), engine controller29 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$161$50 – $300
Electronic Control Module, 5.7L, (AT), 6 speed25 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$125$46 – $300
Emission Control, (3.0L, diesel), (DEF pump module)7 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$84$51 – $285

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Ram 1500 compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 263 observed listings, including 164 with posted prices. Its $161 median is 4% above the Ram 1500 guide's $155 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 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.

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Common questions

2017 Ram 1500 engine computer FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer?

Based on 164 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer lists between $46 and $300, with a median asking price of $161.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer?

Using a used part, a 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer replacement typically runs $255–$610 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $161, 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 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 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 2017 Ram 1500 ecu?

A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Ram 1500 engine computer — median $161, from 164 listings.

2017 Ram 1500 Engine Computer Cost — Used From $46 to $300