Ram 1500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $180
- Average
- $877
- High
- $2,559
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 tailgate?
Asking prices from 534 salvage yards in 47 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 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 tailgate costs $180 to $2,559, with a median asking price of $773. Based on 1,838 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 tailgate is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 tailgate listings at 534 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 426 listings (17% of the total) from 53 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $540, while Wisconsin yards ask $971, 80% 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 | 426 | 53 | $660-15% |
| Texas | 311 | 55 | $540-30% |
| Florida | 181 | 26 | $575-26% |
| Illinois | 172 | 26 | $855+11% |
| Michigan | 133 | 35 | $925+20% |
| Indiana | 99 | 14 | $836+8% |
| Arizona | 91 | 19 | $646-16% |
| Wisconsin | 84 | 17 | $971+26% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $773 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $773
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $920–$1,300
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
conventional tailgate (one piece tailgate), power tailgate49 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$1,023$550 – $1,383
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 tailgate cost by year?
2025194 listingsFits 8 years$962$227 – $2,5592024248 listingsFits 13 years$859$194 – $2,5592023345 listingsFits 13 years$759$180 – $2,5592022337 listingsFits 13 years$800$200 – $2,5592021349 listingsFits 13 years$720$180 – $2,5592020346 listingsFits 13 years$830$227 – $2,5592019167 listingsFits 12 years$700$380 – $2,5592018135 listingsFits 12 years$651$240 – $1,2762017261 listingsFits 13 years$660$240 – $1,2762016180 listingsFits 12 years$519$180 – $1,276201572 listingsFits 12 years$650$250 – $1,000
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 tailgate 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, multifunction tailgate (two piece tailgate), RH, lists at a $750 median, while multifunction tailgate (two piece tailgate), LH commands $1,590, a 112% 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 $519, while 2025 tops the table at $962. Parts from 2012–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 30% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 79% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 5% above the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsRam1500
F250$1,100
1500$773
$327 diff7,228 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsRam1500
Camaro$400
1500$773
$373 diff6,836 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsRam1500
F150$850
1500$773
$77 diff4,698 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsRam1500
1500$850
1500$773
$77 diff4,395 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$795
1500$773
$22 diff4,041 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$560
1500$773
$213 diff3,921 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Audiwide ±89%
Audi Q5
$2,054median
$370$4,010
Audiwide ±213%
Audi Q7
$775median
$148$3,450
Ramwide ±152%
Ram 2500
$800median
$180$2,605
Ramwide ±86%
Ram 3500
$773median
$200$1,537
Common questions
Ram 1500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $773 across 1,838 priced listings from 534 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $519.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 tailgate replacement typically runs $920–$1,300 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $773, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 tailgate fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.