Ram 2500 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $350
- High
- $1,380
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 2500 engine computer?
Asking prices from 409 salvage yards in 41 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 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 2500 engine computer costs $40 to $1,380, with a median asking price of $216. Based on 1,259 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$220
Grade B (good)$236
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$1,375634 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$1,371483 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$1,35950 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$1,38092 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$1,375 | 634 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$1,371 | 483 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$1,359 | 50 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$1,380 | 92 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$220
Grade B$236
Grade C$125
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$1,380 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 2500 engine computer is listed
We found priced Ram 2500 engine computer listings at 409 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 311 listings (17% of the total) from 52 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $176, while Indiana yards ask $574, 226% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 311 | 52 | $264+22% |
| Indiana | 197 | 19 | $574+166% |
| Illinois | 152 | 22 | $249+15% |
| Arizona | 105 | 12 | $176-19% |
| California | 104 | 31 | $260+20% |
| Michigan | 83 | 26 | $196-9% |
| Missouri | 74 | 17 | $248+15% |
| Wisconsin | 54 | 7 | $202-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $216 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 2500 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $216
- Ram 2500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$665
- 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 2500 engine computer cost by year?
2025129 listingsFits 2 years$264$95 – $1,3702024150 listingsFits 6 years$249$75 – $1,054202358 listingsFits 6 years$150$40 – $1,0812022150 listingsFits 6 years$193$50 – $1,3102021150 listingsFits 6 years$193$50 – $1,3102020150 listingsFits 6 years$150$40 – $1,3802019150 listingsFits 5 years$161$41 – $1,3252018129 listingsFits 2 years$213$65 – $439201778 listingsFits 3 years$304$100 – $6192016219 listingsFits 3 years$200$50 – $1,0212015189 listingsFits 3 years$255$50 – $800
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 2500 engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 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 76% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $220.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Emission Control, (DEF pump module), lists at a $182 median, while Electronic Control Module, 6.7L commands $1,110, a 510% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2017 tops the table at $304. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 93% above the Honda Accord ($112), 95% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 71% 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 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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsRam2500
Accord$112
2500$216
$104 diff9,464 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsRam2500
Civic$111
2500$216
$105 diff9,299 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsRam2500
Elantra$126
2500$216
$90 diff8,855 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsRam2500
Pilot$125
2500$216
$91 diff6,372 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsRam2500
Tucson$156
2500$216
$60 diff6,065 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsRam2500
RAV4$161
2500$216
$55 diff5,415 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 ±197%
Ram 1500
$155median
$40$650
Ramwide ±302%
Ram 3500
$249median
$45$1,549
Common questions
Ram 2500 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Ram 2500?
The median asking price is $216 across 1,259 priced listings from 409 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $220. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 engine computer?
Using a used part, a Ram 2500 engine computer replacement typically runs $310–$665 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $216, 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 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.