Ram 3500 steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $200
- High
- $645
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 steering column?
Asking prices from 344 salvage yards in 43 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 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Ram 3500 steering column costs $50 to $645, with a median asking price of $194. Based on 3,752 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$200
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$6452,411 listings
Grade BStandard used$64–$535866 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$25093 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$500382 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$645 | 2,411 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $64–$535 | 866 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$250 | 93 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$500 | 382 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$200
Grade C$125
Ungraded$120
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$645 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 steering column is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 steering column listings at 344 salvage yards across 43 states. California supplies the most, with 776 listings (21% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $110, while Indiana yards ask $237, 115% 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 | 776 | 50 | $200+3% |
| Florida | 653 | 46 | $150-23% |
| Indiana | 441 | 11 | $237+22% |
| Texas | 422 | 36 | $200+3% |
| Illinois | 394 | 18 | $195+1% |
| Michigan | 135 | 12 | $110-43% |
| Arizona | 80 | 7 | $137-29% |
| Missouri | 74 | 12 | $213+10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $194 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $194
- Ram 3500 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $385–$945
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(tilt wheel), w/o power adjustable pedals; w/o adaptive steering50 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$543$245 – $645
(tilt wheel), w/o power adjustable pedals; adaptive steering
1 listings$286$286 – $286Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 3500 steering column cost by year?
202559 listingsFits 2 years$513$245 – $6452024259 listingsFits 2 years$274$50 – $6442023259 listingsFits 2 years$274$50 – $6442022397 listingsFits 10 years$160$56 – $6142021399 listingsFits 10 years$201$50 – $4132020400 listingsFits 10 years$160$66 – $4782019397 listingsFits 10 years$160$56 – $6142018654 listingsFits 10 years$195$50 – $4132017652 listingsFits 10 years$141$56 – $6142016655 listingsFits 10 years$150$66 – $4782015655 listingsFits 10 years$190$50 – $310
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 steering column 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 60% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $200.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (tilt wheel), w/o power adjustable pedals; adaptive steering, lists at a $286 median, while (tilt wheel), w/o power adjustable pedals; w/o adaptive steering commands $543, a 90% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $141, while 2025 tops the table at $513. Parts from 2013–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 3500 sits 34% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 55% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 34% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsRam3500
Impreza$145
3500$194
$49 diff9,209 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsRam3500
Outback$125
3500$194
$69 diff8,992 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsRam3500
Civic$145
3500$194
$49 diff8,602 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsRam3500
Prius$111
3500$194
$83 diff8,340 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam3500
Class$210
3500$194
$16 diff8,141 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsRam3500
Class$225
3500$194
$31 diff7,842 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±178%
Audi A4
$156median
$45$599
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A6
$146median
$50$574
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q3
$228median
$75$493
Audiwide ±142%
Audi Q5
$167median
$45$520
Audiwide ±240%
Audi Q7
$203median
$50$1,024
Ramwide ±144%
Ram 1500
$195median
$50$612
Ramwide ±211%
Ram 2500
$179median
$50$805
Common questions
Ram 3500 steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $194 across 3,752 priced listings from 344 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $141.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 steering column?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 steering column replacement typically runs $385–$945 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $194, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. 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 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 steering column 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.