Ram 1500 radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $179
- High
- $800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 radiator?
Asking prices from 292 salvage yards in 34 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 radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 radiator costs $40 to $800, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 2,006 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$170
Grade B (good)$163
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$7491,243 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$400577 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$20015 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$800171 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$749 | 1,243 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$400 | 577 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$200 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$800 | 171 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$170
Grade B$163
Grade C$100
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$800 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 radiator is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 radiator listings at 292 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 772 listings (32% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $110, while Michigan yards ask $240, 118% 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 | 772 | 43 | $113-32% |
| Texas | 322 | 31 | $195+18% |
| Illinois | 244 | 18 | $219+33% |
| Florida | 195 | 28 | $120-27% |
| Michigan | 145 | 17 | $240+45% |
| Arizona | 101 | 13 | $110-33% |
| Indiana | 84 | 10 | $151-8% |
| Pennsylvania | 55 | 11 | $161-2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $165 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $165
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $355–$765
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 radiator cost by year?
2025140 listingsFits 8 years$191$74 – $3532024250 listingsFits 17 years$133$48 – $8002023303 listingsFits 16 years$221$58 – $6002022308 listingsFits 16 years$211$58 – $6002021303 listingsFits 14 years$126$53 – $8002020250 listingsFits 17 years$108$48 – $8002019250 listingsFits 17 years$113$48 – $8002018150 listingsFits 16 years$190$53 – $600201779 listingsFits 13 years$120$40 – $2722016150 listingsFits 14 years$195$50 – $3002015103 listingsFits 15 years$120$40 – $272
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 radiator 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 70% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $170.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, main, lists at a $148 median, while 3.6L commands $221, a 49% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $108, while 2023 tops the table at $221. Parts from 2009–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 17 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 45% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 17% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 10% above the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
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 ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$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 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$300
1500$165
$135 diff9,020 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$200
1500$165
$35 diff7,331 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$150
1500$165
$15 diff6,308 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsRam1500
Wrangler$173
1500$165
$8 diff6,197 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsRam1500
1500$200
1500$165
$35 diff5,854 listings
RadiatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsRam1500
1500$209
1500$165
$44 diff5,629 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±302%
BMW X5
$219median
$40$1,364
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±329%
Dodge Challenger
$130median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±153%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$50$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±130%
Ford Escape
$175median
$37$493
Common questions
Ram 1500 radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $165 across 2,006 priced listings from 292 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $170. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $108.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 radiator?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 radiator replacement typically runs $355–$765 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $165, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. 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 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 radiator fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.