Used Ram 2500 radiator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ram 2500 radiator?

Asking prices from 198 salvage yards in 35 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
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Part overview

About the Ram 2500 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 2500 radiator costs $53 to $1,004, with a median asking price of $229. Based on 795 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$228
Grade B (good)$243
Grade C (fair)$200

Ram 2500 radiator price snapshot

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Low
$53
Average
$270
High
$1,004
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$53–$1,004338 listings
Grade BStandard used$69–$1,000344 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$64924 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1,00089 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $53–$1,004 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ram 2500 radiator is listed

We found priced Ram 2500 radiator listings at 198 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 200 listings (25% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $187, while Florida yards ask $460, 146% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California20037$218-5%
Arizona9611$236+3%
Florida5515$460+101%
Illinois4513$201-12%
North Carolina3913$292+28%
Nevada394$220-4%
Utah387$187-18%
Indiana367$190-17%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $229 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ram 2500 radiator replacement cost?

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Used part
$229
Ram 2500 median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$420–$830
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

6.7L46 listingsInterchange 2019–2026$436$223 – $600
6.4L43 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$300$117 – $1,000

Model-year comparison

What does a Ram 2500 radiator cost by year?

$161$226$291$355$4202015201620172018201920202021202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ram 2500 radiator cost?

Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 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 14% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $228.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.4L, lists at a $300 median, while 6.7L commands $436, a 45% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $179, while 2025 tops the table at $400. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 24% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 14% above the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 48% above the Ford Explorer ($155) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used radiator: what to check

  1. Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
  2. Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
  3. Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
  4. Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.

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How much is a used radiator for a Ram 2500?

The median asking price is $229 across 795 priced listings from 198 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $228. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $179.

How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 radiator?

Using a used part, a Ram 2500 radiator replacement typically runs $420–$830 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $229, 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 2500 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 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 2500 radiator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 radiator 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.

Used Ram 2500 Radiator Cost — From $53 to $1,004