Ram 3500 radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $53
- Average
- $277
- High
- $1,085
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 radiator?
Asking prices from 260 salvage yards in 35 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 3500 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 3500 radiator costs $53 to $1,085, with a median asking price of $249. Based on 1,961 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)$250
Grade B (good)$250
Grade C (fair)$201
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$53–$1,048917 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$881750 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$40055 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1,085239 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $53–$1,048 | 917 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$881 | 750 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $69–$400 | 55 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$1,085 | 239 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$250
Grade C$201
Ungraded$252
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $53–$1,085 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 radiator is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 radiator listings at 260 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 415 listings (21% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $176, while Florida yards ask $460, 161% 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 | 415 | 42 | $199-20% |
| Texas | 259 | 29 | $366+47% |
| Arizona | 211 | 12 | $214-14% |
| Nevada | 111 | 6 | $220-12% |
| Utah | 86 | 7 | $176-29% |
| Michigan | 84 | 20 | $300+20% |
| Illinois | 78 | 16 | $322+29% |
| Florida | 75 | 12 | $460+85% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $249 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $249
- Ram 3500 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$850
- 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 3500 radiator cost by year?
202584 listingsFits 8 years$292$75 – $7742024250 listingsFits 8 years$328$75 – $9792023182 listingsFits 8 years$400$138 – $1,0482022227 listingsFits 8 years$258$75 – $774202162 listingsFits 6 years$475$117 – $8992020149 listingsFits 8 years$235$110 – $6202019250 listingsFits 8 years$366$145 – $6002018193 listingsFits 7 years$202$65 – $8052017127 listingsFits 6 years$190$58 – $4502016350 listingsFits 7 years$204$53 – $1,0852015400 listingsFits 7 years$189$53 – $1,085
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 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 24% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $250.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.4L, lists at a $259 median, while 6.7L commands $333, a 29% 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 $189, while 2021 tops the table at $475. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 3500 sits 17% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 25% above the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 61% 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
- 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 3500 parts are priced?
01wide ±171%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$38$562
02wide ±286%
Wheels
$250median
$50$1,480
03wide ±195%
Drive Shaft
$431median
$98$1,776
04wide ±201%
Grille
$620median
$102$2,600
05wide ±236%
Front Seat
$211median
$50$1,048
06wide ±246%
Side Mirror
$334median
$59$1,700
07wide ±219%
Transfer Case
$1,005median
$200$4,592
08wide ±280%
Car Radio
$170median
$35$987
09wide ±123%
Quarter Panel
$511median
$185$1,437
10wide ±147%
Transmission
$3,444median
$830$10,945
11wide ±155%
Fuel Tank
$241median
$75$820
12wide ±107%
Door Assembly
$695median
$116$1,601
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 3500 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsRam3500
Class$300
3500$249
$51 diff8,975 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsRam3500
Class$200
3500$249
$49 diff7,286 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsRam3500
Explorer$155
3500$249
$94 diff6,143 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsRam3500
Wrangler$170
3500$249
$79 diff6,123 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsRam3500
Class$200
3500$249
$49 diff5,945 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsRam3500
1500$201
3500$249
$48 diff5,709 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X3
$190median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±311%
BMW X5
$232median
$50$1,493
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Equinox
$165median
$45$595
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$415
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±332%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$873
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±158%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$35$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Ramwide ±233%
Ram 1500
$163median
$40$800
Common questions
Ram 3500 radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $249 across 1,961 priced listings from 260 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $189.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 radiator?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 radiator replacement typically runs $440–$850 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $249, 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 3500 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 3500 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 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.