2018 Ram 1500 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $165
- High
- $290
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Ram 1500 Engine Computer prices
Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2018 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer
A used 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer costs between $46 and $290, with a median of $166 from 178 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 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer costs $46 to $290, with a median asking price of $166. Based on 178 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2020 (7 model years), updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$166
Grade B (good)$166
Grade C (fair)$60
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$290125 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$28449 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$601 listings
Grade XUngraded$80–$2503 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$290 | 125 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$284 | 49 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$60 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $80–$250 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$166
Grade B$166
Grade C$60
Ungraded$145
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$290 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $166
- 2018 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 controller, ID 5150767AD32 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$180$78 – $272
Electronic Control Module, 3.0L (diesel), engine controller, ID 68359361AF22 listings$199$125 – $290
Electronic Control Module, 3.0L (diesel), glow plug controller11 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$166$166 – $181
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Ram 1500 compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 192 observed listings, including 178 with posted prices. Its $166 median is 7% above the Ram 1500 guide's $155 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 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 – $6002017263 listingsCompatible$161$46 – $3002016297 listingsCompatible$163$40 – $2822015300 listingsCompatible$124$40 – $452
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Common questions
2018 Ram 1500 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer?
Based on 178 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer lists between $46 and $290, with a median asking price of $166.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer?
Using a used part, a 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer replacement typically runs $260–$615 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $166, 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 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 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 2018 Ram 1500 ecu?
A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Ram 1500 engine computer — median $166, from 178 listings.