Ram 3500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $780
- High
- $1,537
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 tailgate?
Asking prices from 253 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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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 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 3500 tailgate costs $200 to $1,537, with a median asking price of $773. Based on 783 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 tailgate is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 tailgate listings at 253 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 154 listings (19% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $500, while Iowa yards ask $1,050, 110% 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 | 154 | 34 | $750-3% |
| Texas | 126 | 26 | $750-3% |
| Illinois | 70 | 18 | $707-9% |
| Colorado | 48 | 7 | $500-35% |
| Indiana | 44 | 13 | $807+4% |
| Michigan | 37 | 15 | $919+19% |
| Wisconsin | 34 | 13 | $588-24% |
| Iowa | 30 | 5 | $1,050+36% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $773 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $773
- Ram 3500 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 3500 tailgate cost by year?
202598 listingsFits 8 years$1,015$222 – $1,4212024100 listingsFits 8 years$850$350 – $1,282202398 listingsFits 8 years$1,015$222 – $1,4212021100 listingsFits 8 years$785$350 – $1,282202082 listingsFits 8 years$900$222 – $1,5372019100 listingsFits 8 years$800$350 – $1,282201866 listingsFits 9 years$540$240 – $9662017190 listingsFits 13 years$650$238 – $1,2762016195 listingsFits 10 years$600$200 – $1,174201572 listingsFits 11 years$650$200 – $966
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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, Ram's head (emblem), lists at a $800 median, while Ram (black letters) commands $1,024, a 28% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $540, while 2023 tops the table at $1,015. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 3500 sits 79% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 5% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 93% 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 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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsRam3500
Mustang$431
3500$773
$342 diff5,965 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsRam3500
Class$739
3500$773
$34 diff5,940 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsRam3500
Camaro$400
3500$773
$373 diff5,181 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsRam3500
F250$1,054
3500$773
$281 diff4,407 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsRam3500
Elantra$600
3500$773
$173 diff3,916 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsRam3500
F150$850
3500$773
$77 diff3,643 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 ±152%
Ram 2500
$800median
$180$2,605
Common questions
Ram 3500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $773 across 783 priced listings from 253 yards. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $540.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 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 3500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 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.