Used Ram 2500 transmission control module from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ram 2500 transmission control module?

Asking prices from 567 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 17, 2026
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Part overview

About the Ram 2500 transmission control module

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Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary

A used Ram 2500 transmission control module costs $30 to $600, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 8,994 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$160
Grade B (good)$153
Grade C (fair)$75

Ram 2500 transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$162
High
$600
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$6005,753 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$5502,889 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$245109 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$400243 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$600 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ram 2500 transmission control module is listed

We found priced Ram 2500 transmission control module listings at 567 salvage yards across 47 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,950 listings (22% of the total) from 56 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $71, while Illinois yards ask $195, 175% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas1,95056$153
Florida1,65453$156+2%
Illinois55432$195+27%
Michigan53347$190+24%
Indiana45919$190+24%
Arizona33915$71-54%
South Carolina33510$109-29%
Missouri32317$125-18%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ram 2500 transmission control module replacement cost?

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Used part
$153
Ram 2500 median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$250–$455
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Suspension, (TPMS, behind rear license plate)50 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$70$41 – $209
Air Bag, (below console)49 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$234$100 – $390
Transfer Case, (RH dash), non-electronic locking differential47 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$185$90 – $287
Temperature, (below dash passenger side)44 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$166$58 – $270
Multifunction, upfitter package (under the steering column)11 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$211$116 – $276
Towing Control, (below dash, LH side), TPMS9 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$125$70 – $232
Memory, (seat, driver's door panel)7 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$100$96 – $220
Body Control (BCM), running board (under passenger seat)3 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$96$86 – $96

Driver Assist, (park assist, behind the driver's kick panel), surround view

3 listings
$116$100 – $121

Model-year comparison

What does a Ram 2500 transmission control module cost by year?

$82$113$143$174$20520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ram 2500 transmission control module cost?

Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 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 113% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $160.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Suspension, (TPMS, behind rear license plate), lists at a $70 median, while Multifunction, integrated control (totally integrated power control), (back side of fuse panel), 6.7L commands $404, a 477% 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 $91, while 2025 tops the table at $195. Parts from 2011–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 13% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 43% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 6% above 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

  1. 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.
  2. Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
  3. 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.
  4. Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used transmission control module for a Ram 2500?

The median asking price is $153 across 8,994 priced listings from 567 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $160. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $91.

How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 transmission control module?

Using a used part, a Ram 2500 transmission control module replacement typically runs $250–$455 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $153, 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 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 transmission control module years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 transmission control module fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ram 2500 Transmission Control Module Cost — From $30 to $600