Ram 3500 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $38
- Average
- $162
- High
- $562
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 638 salvage yards in 49 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
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Part overview
About the Ram 3500 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 3500 transmission control module costs $38 to $562, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 9,794 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$170
Grade C (fair)$120
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$38–$5624,945 listings
Grade BStandard used$38–$5134,306 listings
Grade CVisible wear$39–$389265 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$400278 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $38–$562 | 4,945 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $38–$513 | 4,306 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $39–$389 | 265 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$400 | 278 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$170
Grade C$120
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $38–$562 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 transmission control module listings at 638 salvage yards across 49 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,657 listings (13% of the total) from 52 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $82, while Illinois yards ask $232, 183% 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 | 1,657 | 52 | $172+12% |
| Missouri | 1,192 | 24 | $125-18% |
| California | 1,060 | 45 | $111-27% |
| Indiana | 785 | 18 | $190+24% |
| Michigan | 705 | 43 | $190+24% |
| Florida | 608 | 35 | $162+6% |
| Arizona | 582 | 21 | $82-46% |
| Illinois | 499 | 28 | $232+52% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Ram 3500 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Multifunction, integrated control (totally integrated power control), (back side of fuse panel), 6.7L46 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$400$100 – $562
Suspension, air suspension control (under center console)43 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$244$120 – $470
Driver Assist, (park assist, behind the driver's kick panel)18 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$195$100 – $280
Multifunction, integrated control (totally integrated power control), (back side of fuse panel), 6.4L14 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$125$115 – $250
Multifunction, upfitter package (under the steering column)11 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$211$116 – $276
Air Bag, (below console), Pickup, DRW
3 listings$250$185 – $390Body Control (BCM), running board (under passenger seat)
3 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$96$81 – $96Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 3500 transmission control module cost by year?
2025443 listingsFits 8 years$193$46 – $5622024795 listingsFits 9 years$190$40 – $42720231,262 listingsFits 9 years$153$40 – $52420221,398 listingsFits 10 years$170$38 – $54520211,429 listingsFits 12 years$190$40 – $4702020750 listingsFits 12 years$147$40 – $51320191,226 listingsFits 12 years$188$40 – $47020181,415 listingsFits 14 years$114$38 – $56020171,165 listingsFits 13 years$121$39 – $53020161,052 listingsFits 13 years$121$39 – $4002015375 listingsFits 10 years$153$40 – $475
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 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 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Body Control (BCM), running board (under passenger seat), lists at a $96 median, while Multifunction, integrated control (totally integrated power control), (back side of fuse panel), 6.7L commands $400, a 317% 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 $114, while 2025 tops the table at $193. 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 3500 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
- 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 3500 parts are priced?
01wide ±286%
Wheels
$250median
$50$1,480
02wide ±195%
Drive Shaft
$431median
$98$1,776
03wide ±201%
Grille
$620median
$102$2,600
04wide ±236%
Front Seat
$211median
$50$1,048
05wide ±246%
Side Mirror
$334median
$59$1,700
06wide ±219%
Transfer Case
$1,005median
$200$4,592
07wide ±280%
Car Radio
$170median
$35$987
08wide ±123%
Quarter Panel
$511median
$185$1,437
09wide ±147%
Transmission
$3,444median
$830$10,945
10wide ±155%
Fuel Tank
$241median
$75$820
11wide ±107%
Door Assembly
$695median
$116$1,601
12wide ±153%
Steering Column
$194median
$50$645
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 3500 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsRam3500
Class$135
3500$153
$18 diff42,006 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsRam3500
Class$107
3500$153
$46 diff37,497 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam3500
Class$145
3500$153
$8 diff34,516 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsRam3500
F150$156
3500$153
$3 diff30,880 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsRam3500
Class$100
3500$153
$53 diff27,122 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsRam3500
RAV4$125
3500$153
$28 diff25,527 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 ±220%
Ram 1500
$120median
$20$549
Ramwide ±186%
Ram 2500
$153median
$30$600
Common questions
Ram 3500 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $153 across 9,794 priced listings from 638 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $114.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 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 3500 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 3500 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 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.