2018 Ram 1500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $240
- Average
- $651
- High
- $1,276
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Ram 1500 Tailgate prices
Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2018 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate
A used 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate costs between $240 and $1,276, with a median of $651 from 79 salvage yard listings.
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 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate costs $240 to $1,276, with a median asking price of $651. Based on 79 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Aug 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $651
- 2018 Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $795–$1,175
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Ram 1500 compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 135 observed listings, including 79 with posted prices. Its $651 median is 16% below the Ram 1500 guide's $773 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 12 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.
Compare model years
What does a Ram 1500 tailgate cost in other years?
2025194 listings$962$227 – $2,5592024248 listingsCompatible$859$194 – $2,5592023345 listingsCompatible$759$180 – $2,5592022337 listingsCompatible$800$200 – $2,5592021349 listingsCompatible$720$180 – $2,5592020346 listingsCompatible$830$227 – $2,5592019167 listingsCompatible$700$380 – $2,5592017261 listingsCompatible$660$240 – $1,2762016180 listingsCompatible$519$180 – $1,276201572 listingsCompatible$650$250 – $1,000
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$250median
$50$1,084
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$290median
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$184median
$35$1,100
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$181median
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$150median
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16wide ±220%
Door Assembly
$391median
$90$1,810
17wide ±192%
Drive Shaft
$190median
$47$777
18wide ±186%
Engine
$3,615median
$1,115$14,535
19wide ±197%
Engine Computer
$155median
$40$650
20wide ±285%
Exhaust Manifold
$100median
$30$600
21wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
22wide ±177%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$410
23wide ±199%
Front Seat
$200median
$56$852
24wide ±211%
Fuel Pump
$159median
$30$700
25wide ±211%
Fuel Tank
$200median
$45$888
26wide ±264%
Grille
$340median
$55$1,850
27wide ±291%
Headlight Assembly
$400median
$70$2,400
28wide ±183%
Heater Core
$106median
$40$428
29wide ±123%
Hood
$723median
$125$1,906
30wide ±157%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$335
31wide ±225%
Instrument Cluster
$50median
$25$250
32wide ±207%
Intake Manifold
$135median
$40$600
33wide ±284%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$588
34wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$250median
$49$970
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Power Steering Pump
$128median
$30$480
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Quarter Panel
$510median
$175$1,250
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Radiator
$165median
$40$800
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Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$500
39wide ±211%
Starter
$76median
$20$341
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Steering Column
$195median
$50$612
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Steering Rack
$1,200median
$564$2,277
42wide ±190%
Steering Wheel
$175median
$45$711
43wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
44wide ±267%
Sunroof
$313median
$71$1,745
45wide ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
46wide ±193%
Throttle Body
$81median
$29$342
47wide ±109%
Torque Converter
$345median
$150$900
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Transfer Case
$232median
$50$1,450
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$700median
$147$3,000
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$120median
$20$549
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$426median
$121$1,144
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$60median
$20$372
53wide ±217%
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$214median
$45$975
54wide ±158%
Window Regulator
$120median
$25$405
Common questions
2018 Ram 1500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate?
Based on 79 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate lists between $240 and $1,276, with a median asking price of $651.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate replacement typically runs $795–$1,175 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $651, 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.
Will a 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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.
How much is a 2018 Ram 1500 truck tailgate?
A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Ram 1500 tailgate — median $651, from 79 listings.