2021 Ram 1500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $866
- High
- $5,000
Year-specific price guide
Used 2021 Ram 1500 Tailgate prices
Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2021 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 4, 2026A used 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate costs between $40 and $5,000, with a median of $700 from 232 salvage yard listings.
Price summary
A used 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate costs $40 to $5,000, with a median asking price of $700. Based on 232 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$5,000232 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$5,000 | 232 |
Replacement cost
What is the 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $700
- 2021 Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $845–$1,225
- 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
new style (6 lug wheel), multifunction tailgate (two piece tailgate), LH42 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$1,600$50 – $2,559
new style (6 lug wheel), multifunction tailgate (two piece tailgate), RH35 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$750$227 – $5,000
classic style (5 lug wheel), Ram (letters), black letters35 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$695$80 – $1,003
new style (6 lug wheel), conventional tailgate (one piece tailgate), Ram (letters)34 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$450$40 – $1,550
classic style (5 lug wheel), Ram (letters), chrome letters33 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$535$120 – $1,126
new style (6 lug wheel), conventional tailgate (one piece tailgate), Ram's head (emblem)32 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$968$75 – $1,295
Year-specific context
How does the 2021 Ram 1500 compare?
The 2021 guide is based on 349 observed listings, including 232 with posted prices. Its $700 median is 8% below the Ram 1500 guide's $760 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 13 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 listingsCompatible$953$50 – $5,0002024248 listingsCompatible$826$50 – $5,0002023345 listingsCompatible$758$40 – $5,0002022337 listingsCompatible$800$35 – $26,4152020145 listingsCompatible$699$226 – $1,4002019167 listingsCompatible$700$380 – $2,5592018135 listingsCompatible$650$80 – $1,276201572 listingsCompatible$650$150 – $1,000
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$250median
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$143median
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Water Pump
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Price data updating
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$150median
$30$32,500
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Drive Shaft
$190median
$30$1,314
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Intake Manifold
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Control Arm
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Transmission Control Module
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Steering Column
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50
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Price data updating
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$50$2,025
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Common questions
2021 Ram 1500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate?
Based on 232 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate lists between $40 and $5,000, with a median asking price of $700.
How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate replacement typically runs $845–$1,225 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $700, 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 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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 2021 Ram 1500 truck tailgate?
A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ram 1500 tailgate — median $700, from 232 listings.