2018 Ram 1500 starter price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $99
- High
- $257

Year-specific price guide
A used 2018 Ram 1500 starter costs $35 to $257, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 60 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2023 (17 model years), updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$257 | 33 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$190 | 18 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$65 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$75 | 7 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$257 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 60 with posted prices. Its $85 median is 13% above the Ram 1500 guide's $75 median.
Among the 12 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #10 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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 60 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ram 1500 starter lists between $35 and $257, with a median asking price of $85.
Using a used part, a 2018 Ram 1500 starter replacement typically runs $180–$535 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $85, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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 starter also appear under model years 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 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.
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Ram 1500 starter — median $85, from 60 listings.