Ram 2500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $180
- Average
- $782
- High
- $2,605
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 2500 tailgate?
Asking prices from 277 salvage yards in 36 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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Last updatedOct 11, 2026AS
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 2500 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 2500 tailgate costs $180 to $2,605, with a median asking price of $800. Based on 837 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Oct 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ram 2500 tailgate is listed
We found priced Ram 2500 tailgate listings at 277 salvage yards across 36 states. Florida supplies the most, with 222 listings (26% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $401, while Missouri yards ask $1,045, 161% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 222 | 39 | $506-37% |
| Texas | 171 | 43 | $950+19% |
| California | 70 | 20 | $950+19% |
| Georgia | 39 | 13 | $900+13% |
| Arizona | 35 | 16 | $401-50% |
| Missouri | 26 | 12 | $1,045+31% |
| Mississippi | 25 | 5 | $800 |
| Iowa | 24 | 4 | $950+19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $800 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 2500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $800
- Ram 2500 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $945–$1,325
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 2500 tailgate cost by year?
202598 listingsFits 8 years$950$200 – $2,2452024100 listingsFits 8 years$950$180 – $2,6052023100 listingsFits 8 years$900$222 – $1,420202248 listingsFits 8 years$990$455 – $1,2822021100 listingsFits 8 years$900$350 – $1,5002020100 listingsFits 8 years$900$222 – $1,537201942 listingsFits 8 years$1,077$237 – $1,4212018150 listingsFits 10 years$600$180 – $1,1262017284 listingsFits 13 years$535$199 – $1,4002016106 listingsFits 11 years$472$200 – $1,2762015100 listingsFits 12 years$506$199 – $1,162
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 2500 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 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, (rear view camera), Ram's head (emblem), lists at a $919 median, while (rear view camera), Ram (black letters) commands $1,045, a 14% 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 $472, while 2019 tops the table at $1,077. Parts from 2012–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 86% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 8% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 100% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) 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 2500 parts are priced?
01wide ±247%
Front Seat
$180median
$46$934
02wide ±186%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$30$600
03wide ±283%
Side Mirror
$292median
$50$1,700
04wide ±237%
Wheels
$253median
$50$1,250
05wide ±200%
Drive Shaft
$295median
$70$1,248
06wide ±287%
Car Radio
$182median
$35$1,080
07wide ±208%
Grille
$600median
$100$2,600
08wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$650median
$110$1,597
09wide ±197%
Tail Light
$250median
$44$1,027
10wide ±107%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$106$1,385
11wide ±114%
Window Regulator
$166median
$28$405
12wide ±132%
Fuel Tank
$220median
$70$650
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 2500 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsRam2500
Mustang$431
2500$800
$369 diff6,019 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsRam2500
Class$739
2500$800
$61 diff5,994 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsRam2500
Camaro$400
2500$800
$400 diff5,235 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsRam2500
F250$1,054
2500$800
$254 diff4,461 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsRam2500
Elantra$600
2500$800
$200 diff3,970 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsRam2500
F150$850
2500$800
$50 diff3,697 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 ±154%
Ram 1500
$773median
$180$2,559
Ramwide ±86%
Ram 3500
$773median
$200$1,537
Common questions
Ram 2500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ram 2500?
The median asking price is $800 across 837 priced listings from 277 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $472.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ram 2500 tailgate replacement typically runs $945–$1,325 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $800, 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 2500 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 2500 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 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.