Ram 1500 transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $147
- Average
- $794
- High
- $3,000
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 transmission?
Asking prices from 979 salvage yards in 48 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 1500 transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 transmission costs $147 to $3,000, with a median asking price of $700. Based on 6,280 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$750
Grade B (good)$626
Grade C (fair)$450
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$147–$3,0003,705 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$2,2002,000 listings
Grade CVisible wear$250–$1,00048 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$3,000527 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $147–$3,000 | 3,705 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$2,200 | 2,000 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $250–$1,000 | 48 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$3,000 | 527 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$750
Grade B$626
Grade C$450
Ungraded$725
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $147–$3,000 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 transmission is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 transmission listings at 979 salvage yards across 48 states. California supplies the most, with 1,645 listings (19% of the total) from 83 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $510, while Georgia yards ask $775, 52% 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 | 1,645 | 83 | $713+2% |
| Florida | 1,312 | 80 | $695-1% |
| Illinois | 837 | 40 | $510-27% |
| Texas | 484 | 64 | $564-19% |
| Michigan | 433 | 57 | $694-1% |
| Indiana | 367 | 30 | $659-6% |
| Georgia | 348 | 38 | $775+11% |
| Arizona | 319 | 21 | $665-5% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $700 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $700
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,270–$2,500
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(AT, 8 speed), opt 8HP75, engine opt EFC (high output), RHO49 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$2,125$1,548 – $2,200
(AT, 8 speed), opt 8HP75, engine opt EFC (high output), Laramie Longhorn32 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$2,538$2,133 – $2,851
(AT, 8 speed), opt 8HP75, engine opt EFC (high output), Limited32 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$2,538$2,133 – $2,851
(AT, 8 speed), opt 8HP75, engine opt EFC (high output), Tungsten32 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$2,538$2,133 – $2,851
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 transmission cost by year?
2025285 listingsFits 3 years$2,200$850 – $3,0002024600 listingsFits 7 years$873$150 – $3,0002023850 listingsFits 7 years$848$150 – $3,0002022849 listingsFits 7 years$760$150 – $2,89520211,000 listingsFits 7 years$728$187 – $2,8952020750 listingsFits 11 years$600$200 – $2,2942019845 listingsFits 11 years$603$150 – $2,5442018450 listingsFits 10 years$475$150 – $1,8002017400 listingsFits 7 years$483$147 – $1,9252016416 listingsFits 7 years$477$147 – $1,8402015500 listingsFits 7 years$585$147 – $2,559
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 transmission 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 67% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $750.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT, 8 speed), opt 850RE (DFT), 4x4, lists at a $1,800 median, while (AT, 8 speed), opt 8HP75, engine opt EFC (high output), Tungsten commands $2,538, a 41% 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 $475, while 2025 tops the table at $2,200. Parts from 2014–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 73% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,563), 66% below the Ford F150 ($2,060), and 73% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($2,595) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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 ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
06wide ±67%
Steering Rack
$1,205median
$574$2,200
07wide ±128%
Axle Shaft
$195median
$46$547
08wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
09wide ±287%
Alternator
$108median
$25$644
10wide ±259%
Transfer Case
$224median
$90$1,250
11wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
12wide ±183%
Engine
$3,658median
$1,115$14,535
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$700
1500$2,563
$1,863 diff11,906 listings
TransmissioncompareRam1500vsFordF150
1500$700
F150$2,060
$1,360 diff11,705 listings
TransmissioncompareRam1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$700
1500$2,595
$1,895 diff11,660 listings
TransmissioncompareRam1500vsRam3500
1500$700
3500$3,444
$2,744 diff11,191 listings
TransmissioncompareRam1500vsFordF250
1500$700
F250$3,525
$2,825 diff10,872 listings
TransmissioncompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$700
Explorer$1,596
$896 diff10,164 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±213%
BMW X3
$943median
$159$4,175
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$1,821median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$120$2,993
Chevywide ±106%
Chevy Malibu
$1,975median
$425$4,614
Chevywide ±82%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
Chevywide ±73%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,898median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,798median
$303$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±135%
Dodge Durango
$1,283median
$388$3,862
Fordwide ±270%
Ford Edge
$1,250median
$204$6,944
Fordwide ±99%
Ford Escape
$2,000median
$815$4,790
Common questions
Ram 1500 transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $700 across 6,280 priced listings from 979 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $750. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $475.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 transmission?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 transmission replacement typically runs $1,270–$2,500 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $700, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. 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 years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 transmission fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.