Ram 1500 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $5,009
- High
- $35,053
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 engine ?
How much does a used Ram 1500 engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 engine costs $150 to $35,053, with a median asking price of $3,532. Based on 2,238 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,996
Grade B (good)$3,334
Grade C (fair)$1,900
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$35,0531,111 listings
Grade BStandard used$880–$14,500796 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,575–$5,33815 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$30,045316 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$35,053 | 1,111 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $880–$14,500 | 796 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,575–$5,338 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$30,045 | 316 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,996
Grade B$3,334
Grade C$1,900
Ungraded$3,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$35,053 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $3,532
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $4,480–$6,530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
3.0L (VIN P, 8th digit), engine opt EFC (high output)40 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$6,200$4,000 – $15,410
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 engine cost by year?
2025136 listingsFits 4 years$5,243$1,500 – $15,4102024260 listingsFits 13 years$3,344$600 – $33,6942023348 listingsFits 13 years$4,000$600 – $33,6942022346 listingsFits 12 years$3,579$500 – $35,0532021350 listingsFits 12 years$4,058$1,250 – $35,0532020300 listingsFits 11 years$3,410$150 – $19,4702019300 listingsFits 11 years$3,404$150 – $11,2322018150 listingsFits 10 years$3,218$800 – $11,2322016199 listingsFits 11 years$3,200$500 – $10,8372015198 listingsFits 9 years$3,027$1,420 – $10,560
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 engine cost?
Based on 2,238 listings, a used engine for the Ram 1500 runs $3,532 at the median, ranging $150–$35,053. That figure comes from 2,238 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 110% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $3,996.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), lists at a $3,738 median, while 3.0L (VIN P, 8th digit), engine opt EFC (high output) commands $6,200, a 66% 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 $3,027, while 2025 tops the table at $5,243. Parts from 2013–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 42% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 281% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 41% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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What other Ram 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±2069%
Transmission
$725median
$50$30,045
02wide ±5752%
Front Bumper
$255median
$23$29,360
03wide ±152%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$40$799
04wide ±145%
Hood
$612median
$15$1,787
05wide ±122%
Fender
$378median
$30$950
06wide ±3467%
Headlight Assembly
$434median
$30$30,124
07wide ±5701%
Tail Light
$275median
$20$31,375
08wide ±1804%
Alternator
$125median
$30$4,540
09wide ±214%
Starter
$75median
$20$341
10wide ±233%
Radiator
$163median
$40$800
11wide ±164%
AC Compressor
$125median
$15$425
12wide ±495%
Transfer Case
$250median
$25$2,500
13wide ±162%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$45$531
14wide ±666%
Strut
$205median
$20$2,750
15wide ±1248%
Steering Rack
$1,175median
$25$29,360
16wide ±280%
Grille
$327median
$20$1,850
17wide ±6912%
Side Mirror
$250median
$17$34,575
18wide ±347%
Turbocharger
$437median
$85$3,121
19wide ±173%
AC Condenser
$143median
$20$515
20wide ±6875%
Wheels
$200median
$7$27,505
21wide ±188%
Fuel Pump
$142median
$25$560
22wide ±1301%
Water Pump
$60median
$20$1,581
23wide ±222%
Power Steering Pump
$150median
$35$700
24wide ±230%
ABS Module
$247median
$40$1,175
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±10823%
Engine Computer
$150median
$30$32,500
27wide ±260%
Throttle Body
$81median
$29$450
28wide ±312%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$493
29wide ±338%
Drive Shaft
$190median
$30$1,314
30wide ±1736%
Tailgate
$760median
$35$26,415
31wide ±187%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$40$600
32wide ±210%
Control Arm
$153median
$40$684
33wide ±205%
Blower Motor
$76median
$20$331
34wide ±270%
Exhaust Manifold
$115median
$30$650
35wide ±234%
Transmission Control Module
$114median
$15$549
36wide ±251%
Steering Column
$182median
$35$950
37wide ±221%
Fuel Tank
$201median
$43$930
38wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$95median
$25$405
39wide ±739%
Instrument Cluster
$50median
$25$764
40wide ±116%
Torque Converter
$345median
$100$900
41wide ±180%
Steering Wheel
$184median
$49$711
42wide ±391%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$800
43wide ±8546%
Car Radio
$190median
$25$32,500
44wide ±183%
Heater Core
$106median
$40$428
45wide ±403%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$850
46wide ±363%
Sunroof
$320median
$71$2,395
47wide ±303%
Master Cylinder
$100median
$25$631
48wide ±133%
Fog Light
$147median
$20$410
49wide ±397%
Center Console
$175median
$40$1,428
50
Air Bag
Price data updating
51wide ±173%
Door Assembly
$491median
$105$1,800
52wide ±415%
Quarter Panel
$500median
$25$4,175
53wide ±190%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$520median
$50$2,025
54wide ±990%
Front Seat
$221median
$50$4,428
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 engine prices
Enginecompare
Ram1500vsFordF150
1500$3,532
F150$3,232
$300 diff4,331 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsJeepGrandCherokee
1500$3,532
Cherokee$3,729
$197 diff4,303 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsJeepWrangler
1500$3,532
Wrangler$4,663
$1,131 diff4,169 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$3,532
Explorer$1,633
$1,899 diff4,111 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$3,532
1500$4,230
$698 diff3,921 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$3,532
Highlander$2,675
$857 diff3,915 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Suburban
$4,000median
$162$7,535
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,993median
$60$13,300
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Traverse
$876median
$115$2,600
Chevywide ±321%
Chevy Trax
$1,823median
$300$12,001
Common questions
Ram 1500 engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Ram 1500?
Based on 2,238 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ram 1500 engine lists between $150 and $35,053, with a median asking price of $3,532.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 engine?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 engine replacement typically runs $4,480–$6,530 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $3,532, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ram 1500 engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ram 1500 engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ram 1500 engine listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Ram 1500 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Ram 1500 engine prices on this page apply — median $3,532, from 2,238 salvage yard listings.