Ram 1500 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $133
- High
- $549
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 600 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Ram 1500 transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 transmission control module costs $20 to $549, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 12,307 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$128
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$5457,873 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$5493,758 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$395209 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$318467 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$545 | 7,873 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$549 | 3,758 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$395 | 209 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$318 | 467 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$120
Grade B$128
Grade C$75
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$549 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 transmission control module listings at 600 salvage yards across 40 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,546 listings (13% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $80, while Illinois yards ask $201, 151% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,546 | 46 | $98-18% |
| California | 1,545 | 55 | $100-17% |
| Florida | 1,497 | 55 | $117-2% |
| Arizona | 1,297 | 23 | $80-33% |
| Illinois | 1,208 | 32 | $201+68% |
| Michigan | 858 | 53 | $190+58% |
| Nevada | 535 | 9 | $120 |
| Colorado | 519 | 12 | $125+4% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $215–$420
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Suspension, classic style (5 lug wheel), air suspension control41 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$236$100 – $434
Transfer Case, (RH dash), w/o electronic locking differential; opt DH8 (shift on demand)30 listings$148$60 – $260
Transfer Case, (RH dash), electronic locking differential, opt DH8 (shift on demand)26 listings$153$90 – $335
Transfer Case, (RH dash), w/o electronic locking differential; opt DH9 (part time 4WD)13 listings$110$75 – $284
Transfer Case, (RH dash), electronic locking differential, opt DHZ (full time 4WD)10 listings$206$85 – $243
Air Bag, ID 68666243AE
2 listings$243$145 – $243Driver Assist, automatic park (opt XPM), (mounted on front bumper)
2 listings$125$96 – $125Memory, (seat), LH
2 listings$71$71 – $71Door, door, power telescoping mirrors, RH
1 listings$70$70 – $70Door, door, w/o power telescoping mirrors; RH
1 listings$50$50 – $50Transfer Case, (RH dash), electronic locking differential, opt DH9 (part time 4WD)
1 listings$101$101 – $101Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 transmission control module cost by year?
2025507 listingsFits 11 years$157$40 – $4342024885 listingsFits 15 years$100$20 – $42220231,137 listingsFits 14 years$110$30 – $42520222,232 listingsFits 14 years$99$20 – $42220212,195 listingsFits 13 years$180$25 – $54920201,285 listingsFits 14 years$120$29 – $43420192,193 listingsFits 14 years$88$25 – $43420181,250 listingsFits 14 years$110$20 – $42520171,150 listingsFits 14 years$144$20 – $54520161,143 listingsFits 13 years$190$25 – $5492015491 listingsFits 12 years$81$30 – $419
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 transmission control module 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 60% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $120.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Seat, (heated seat control), (below seat), lists at a $46 median, while Air Bag, ID 68666243AE commands $243, a 428% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $81, while 2016 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2011–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 11% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 12% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 17% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
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 ±288%
Headlight Assembly
$405median
$70$2,400
05wide ±204%
Transmission
$700median
$147$3,000
06wide ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
07wide ±67%
Steering Rack
$1,205median
$574$2,200
08wide ±128%
Axle Shaft
$195median
$46$547
09wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
10wide ±287%
Alternator
$108median
$25$644
11wide ±259%
Transfer Case
$224median
$90$1,250
12wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$135
1500$120
$15 diff44,519 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$145
1500$120
$25 diff37,029 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsRam1500
F150$156
1500$120
$36 diff33,393 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareGMCSierra1500vsRam1500
1500$125
1500$120
$5 diff26,890 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsRam1500
F250$190
1500$120
$70 diff26,266 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareChevySilverado1500vsRam1500
1500$130
1500$120
$10 diff25,574 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Audiwide ±253%
Audi A4
$123median
$22$644
Audiwide ±279%
Audi A6
$116median
$25$673
Audiwide ±220%
Audi Q3
$106median
$23$490
Audiwide ±260%
Audi Q5
$120median
$20$644
Audiwide ±276%
Audi Q7
$123median
$22$700
Ramwide ±186%
Ram 2500
$153median
$30$600
Ramwide ±171%
Ram 3500
$153median
$38$562
Common questions
Ram 1500 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $120 across 12,307 priced listings from 600 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $81.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 transmission control module replacement typically runs $215–$420 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. 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 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 transmission control module fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.