Ram 1500 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,115
- Average
- $4,161
- High
- $13,325
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 engine?
Asking prices from 587 salvage yards in 45 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 1500 engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 engine costs $1,115 to $13,325, with a median asking price of $3,500. Based on 2,233 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,800
Grade B (good)$3,312
Grade C (fair)$1,900
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,115–$12,9991,081 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,420–$13,325842 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,575–$5,33815 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,250–$12,687295 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,115–$12,999 | 1,081 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,420–$13,325 | 842 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,575–$5,338 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,250–$12,687 | 295 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,800
Grade B$3,312
Grade C$1,900
Ungraded$3,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,115–$13,325 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 engine is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 engine listings at 587 salvage yards across 45 states. California supplies the most, with 707 listings (21% of the total) from 57 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $2,998, while Michigan yards ask $3,950, 32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 707 | 57 | $3,429-2% |
| Texas | 343 | 62 | $3,360-4% |
| Illinois | 316 | 25 | $3,657+4% |
| Arizona | 236 | 28 | $3,181-9% |
| Michigan | 204 | 44 | $3,950+13% |
| Indiana | 177 | 19 | $3,514 |
| Florida | 134 | 42 | $2,998-14% |
| Pennsylvania | 96 | 12 | $3,697+6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $3,500 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $3,500
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $4,450–$6,500
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
3.0L (VIN P, 8th digit), engine opt EFC (high output)39 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$6,075$4,000 – $12,750
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 engine cost by year?
2025136 listingsFits 4 years$5,243$1,500 – $12,7502024260 listingsFits 13 years$3,340$1,603 – $10,6802023348 listingsFits 13 years$3,645$1,603 – $13,3252022346 listingsFits 12 years$3,500$1,115 – $12,8502021350 listingsFits 12 years$3,750$1,250 – $12,8502020300 listingsFits 11 years$3,410$1,115 – $10,5752019300 listingsFits 11 years$3,443$1,115 – $11,2322018150 listingsFits 10 years$3,300$1,500 – $11,2322017148 listingsFits 10 years$3,776$1,443 – $8,7802016199 listingsFits 11 years$3,200$1,694 – $10,8372015198 listingsFits 9 years$3,027$1,420 – $10,560
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 engine 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $3,800.
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 EFH commands $6,110, a 63% 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 41% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 342% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 75% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ram 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$214median
$45$975
02wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$250median
$49$970
03wide ±264%
Grille
$340median
$55$1,850
04wide ±291%
Headlight Assembly
$400median
$70$2,400
05wide ±204%
Transmission
$700median
$147$3,000
06wide ±209%
Tail Light
$275median
$48$1,200
07wide ±71%
Steering Rack
$1,200median
$564$2,277
08wide ±127%
Axle Shaft
$195median
$50$547
09wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
10wide ±287%
Alternator
$108median
$25$644
11wide ±302%
Transfer Case
$232median
$50$1,450
12wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 engine prices
Enginecompare
FordF150vsRam1500
F150$3,270
1500$3,500
$230 diff4,752 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsRam1500
Cherokee$3,788
1500$3,500
$288 diff4,537 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$1,711
1500$3,500
$1,789 diff4,527 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$3,500
1500$4,175
$675 diff4,405 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsRam3500
1500$3,500
3500$6,550
$3,050 diff4,325 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$3,500
1500$4,200
$700 diff4,291 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Common questions
Ram 1500 engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $3,500 across 2,233 priced listings from 587 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $3,800. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $3,027.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 engine?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 engine replacement typically runs $4,450–$6,500 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $3,500, 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.
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, 2017, 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?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 engine 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.