2021 Ram 2500 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $2,025
- Average
- $5,557
- High
- $10,085
Year-specific price guide
Used 2021 Ram 2500 Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Ram 2500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the 2021 Ram 2500 engine
A used 2021 Ram 2500 engine costs between $2,025 and $10,085, with a median of $5,250 from 23 salvage yard listings.
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used 2021 Ram 2500 engine costs $2,025 to $10,085, with a median asking price of $5,250. Based on 23 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2024 (6 model years), updated Oct 7, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$5,500
Grade B (good)$5,260
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$2,025–$6,5194 listings
Grade BStandard used$4,000–$10,08513 listings
Grade XUngraded$3,999–$8,0006 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $2,025–$6,519 | 4 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $4,000–$10,085 | 13 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $3,999–$8,000 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$5,500
Grade B$5,260
Ungraded$4,300
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $2,025–$10,085 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2021 Ram 2500 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $5,250
- 2021 Ram 2500 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $6,200–$8,250
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2021 Ram 2500 compare?
The 2021 guide is based on 40 observed listings, including 23 with posted prices. Its $5,250 median is 3% below the Ram 2500 guide's $5,393 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024. Shopping across all 6 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 2500 engine cost in other years?
202562 listings$8,300$4,750 – $18,7302024100 listingsCompatible$9,220$1,235 – $13,9502023100 listings$7,294$1,500 – $17,3532022100 listingsCompatible$7,294$1,500 – $17,353202096 listingsCompatible$7,067$1,470 – $12,500201996 listingsCompatible$7,067$1,470 – $12,5002018152 listingsCompatible$3,760$1,235 – $11,5002017155 listings$4,178$1,500 – $10,000201610 listings$5,500$4,500 – $6,8742015160 listings$3,890$1,500 – $10,000
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$94median
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$292median
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Rear View Mirror
$103median
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Steering Column
$179median
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Steering Wheel
$184median
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$125median
$35$341
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$251median
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$250median
$44$1,027
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$800median
$180$2,605
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$81median
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Common questions
2021 Ram 2500 engine FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Ram 2500 engine?
Based on 23 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ram 2500 engine lists between $2,025 and $10,085, with a median asking price of $5,250.
How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ram 2500 engine?
Using a used part, a 2021 Ram 2500 engine replacement typically runs $6,200–$8,250 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $5,250, 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.
Will a 2021 Ram 2500 engine fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ram 2500 engine also appear under model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 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 2021 Ram 2500 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ram 2500 engine — median $5,250, from 23 listings.