2018 Ram 1500 heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $66
- High
- $95

Year-specific price guide
A used 2018 Ram 1500 heater core costs $45 to $95, with a median asking price of $70. Based on 99 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2024 (17 model years), updated Aug 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$95 | 72 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$81 | 27 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$95 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 99 with posted prices. Its $70 median is 34% below the Ram 1500 guide's $106 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 17 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.
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Common questions
Based on 99 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ram 1500 heater core lists between $45 and $95, with a median asking price of $70.
Using a used part, a 2018 Ram 1500 heater core replacement typically runs $545–$1,570 all-in: the median used heater core for this year lists at $70, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Ram 1500 heater core also appear under model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 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.