Ram 1500 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $121
- High
- $335
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 114 salvage yards in 22 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 ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 ignition switch costs $25 to $335, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 1,409 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$118
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$335940 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$219404 listings
Grade CVisible wear$41–$7815 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$10050 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$335 | 940 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$219 | 404 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $41–$78 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$100 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$81
Grade B$118
Grade C$60
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$335 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 ignition switch is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 ignition switch listings at 114 salvage yards across 22 states. Texas supplies the most, with 532 listings (38% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Indiana yards ask $190, 144% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 532 | 19 | $78-21% |
| Illinois | 241 | 11 | $118+19% |
| Arizona | 226 | 11 | $78-21% |
| Indiana | 112 | 5 | $190+92% |
| California | 108 | 18 | $78-21% |
| Nevada | 45 | 3 | $78-21% |
| Florida | 43 | 8 | $99 |
| Michigan | 41 | 7 | $157+59% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 ignition switch cost by year?
202561 listingsFits 4 years$125$78 – $3352024117 listingsFits 12 years$177$46 – $2182023258 listingsFits 12 years$178$30 – $2322022258 listingsFits 12 years$78$25 – $2682021258 listingsFits 12 years$78$50 – $2952020150 listingsFits 11 years$78$41 – $2952019150 listingsFits 11 years$190$30 – $232201846 listingsFits 10 years$99$30 – $1002017100 listingsFits 11 years$177$41 – $2952016100 listingsFits 11 years$81$35 – $3052015100 listingsFits 10 years$51$41 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 ignition switch 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 35% 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, ID 68548294AB, lists at a $78 median, while ID 68548293AA commands $153, a 96% 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 $51, while 2019 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2013–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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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 ignition switch prices
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MercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$100
1500$99
$1 diff3,440 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$99
1500$99
$0 diff3,194 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsDodgeGrandCaravan
1500$99
Caravan$99
$0 diff2,595 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsToyotaPrius
1500$99
Prius$78
$21 diff2,494 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsBMWX5
1500$99
X5$78
$21 diff2,424 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$99
Highlander$78
$21 diff2,411 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Audispread ±41%
Audi Q5
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±160%
Audi Q7
$78median
$25$275
Ramwide ±182%
Ram 2500
$85median
$25$335
Ramwide ±153%
Ram 3500
$100median
$30$335
Common questions
Ram 1500 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $99 across 1,409 priced listings from 114 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $81. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 ignition switch 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.