Ram 1500 heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $158
- High
- $428
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 heater core ?
How much does a used Ram 1500 heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 heater core costs $40 to $428, with a median asking price of $106. Based on 650 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2026 (20 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$106
Grade C (fair)$56
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$428440 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$428190 listings
Grade CVisible wear$56–$564 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$10616 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$428 | 440 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$428 | 190 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $56–$56 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$106 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$81
Grade B$106
Grade C$56
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$428 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $106
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $580–$1,605
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 heater core cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$350$106 – $4012024100 listingsFits 17 years$333$65 – $428202368 listingsFits 16 years$56$56 – $391202296 listingsFits 16 years$70$56 – $401202164 listingsFits 13 years$333$333 – $4282020100 listingsFits 17 years$106$40 – $2002019100 listingsFits 15 years$106$66 – $2052018100 listingsFits 17 years$70$45 – $95201550 listingsFits 12 years$56$40 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 heater core cost?
Expect to pay $40–$428 for a used Ram 1500 heater core; the median listing asks $106. That figure comes from 650 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 45% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $81.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, classic style (5 lug wheel), lists at a $333 median, while new style (6 lug wheel) commands $339, a 2% 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 $56, while 2025 tops the table at $350. Parts from 2009–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 9% below the Nissan Sentra ($116), 9% below the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 6% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Ram 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±494%
Engine
$3,532median
$150$35,053
02wide ±2069%
Transmission
$725median
$50$30,045
03wide ±5752%
Front Bumper
$255median
$23$29,360
04wide ±152%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$40$799
05wide ±145%
Hood
$612median
$15$1,787
06wide ±122%
Fender
$378median
$30$950
07wide ±3467%
Headlight Assembly
$434median
$30$30,124
08wide ±5701%
Tail Light
$275median
$20$31,375
09wide ±1804%
Alternator
$125median
$30$4,540
10wide ±214%
Starter
$75median
$20$341
11wide ±233%
Radiator
$163median
$40$800
12wide ±164%
AC Compressor
$125median
$15$425
13wide ±495%
Transfer Case
$250median
$25$2,500
14wide ±162%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$45$531
15wide ±666%
Strut
$205median
$20$2,750
16wide ±1248%
Steering Rack
$1,175median
$25$29,360
17wide ±280%
Grille
$327median
$20$1,850
18wide ±6912%
Side Mirror
$250median
$17$34,575
19wide ±347%
Turbocharger
$437median
$85$3,121
20wide ±173%
AC Condenser
$143median
$20$515
21wide ±6875%
Wheels
$200median
$7$27,505
22wide ±188%
Fuel Pump
$142median
$25$560
23wide ±1301%
Water Pump
$60median
$20$1,581
24wide ±222%
Power Steering Pump
$150median
$35$700
25wide ±230%
ABS Module
$247median
$40$1,175
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±10823%
Engine Computer
$150median
$30$32,500
28wide ±260%
Throttle Body
$81median
$29$450
29wide ±312%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$493
30wide ±338%
Drive Shaft
$190median
$30$1,314
31wide ±1736%
Tailgate
$760median
$35$26,415
32wide ±187%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$40$600
33wide ±210%
Control Arm
$153median
$40$684
34wide ±205%
Blower Motor
$76median
$20$331
35wide ±270%
Exhaust Manifold
$115median
$30$650
36wide ±234%
Transmission Control Module
$114median
$15$549
37wide ±251%
Steering Column
$182median
$35$950
38wide ±221%
Fuel Tank
$201median
$43$930
39wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$95median
$25$405
40wide ±739%
Instrument Cluster
$50median
$25$764
41wide ±116%
Torque Converter
$345median
$100$900
42wide ±180%
Steering Wheel
$184median
$49$711
43wide ±391%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$800
44wide ±8546%
Car Radio
$190median
$25$32,500
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
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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 heater core prices
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KiaTelluridevsRam1500
Telluride$116
1500$106
$10 diff1,551 listings
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Yukon$116
1500$106
$10 diff1,521 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsRam1500
Highlander$116
1500$106
$10 diff1,461 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTahoevsRam1500
Tahoe$116
1500$106
$10 diff1,428 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCSierra1500vsRam1500
1500$116
1500$106
$10 diff1,412 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsRam1500
Traverse$116
1500$106
$10 diff1,393 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Acurawide ±148%
Acura RDX
$101median
$101$400
BMWwide ±116%
BMW X3
$266median
$31$650
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X5
$116median
$35$500
Chevywide ±360%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$35$510
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$116median
$46$425
Chevywide ±233%
Chevy Malibu
$81median
$45$422
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$116median
$40$445
Chevywide ±60%
Chevy Suburban
$116median
$61$200
Chevywide ±188%
Chevy Tahoe
$116median
$50$485
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Traverse
$116median
$45$450
Chevywide ±61%
Chevy Trax
$266median
$100$422
Common questions
Ram 1500 heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Ram 1500?
Based on 650 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ram 1500 heater core lists between $40 and $428, with a median asking price of $106.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 heater core?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 heater core replacement typically runs $580–$1,605 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $106, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ram 1500 heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ram 1500 heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ram 1500 heater core listings appear across model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 20 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.