Ram 1500 Repair Cost Guide

Full-Size Truck

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2019-2025 Ram 1500, compiled from 6 industry sources (5 high-confidence). Covers 12 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$130-$4,800
Body Labor
$105/hr
Paint Labor
$110/hr
Annual Maint.
$894/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$240-$1,200

Single panel scratch, small dent, bed side dings

Moderate

$1,500-$4,800

Bumper replacement, bed side panel, MultiFunction tailgate

Major

$6,000-$22,000

Multi-panel collision, frame damage, air suspension realignment, ADAS recalibration

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
4-9 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint
$700-$1,700
Parts: $0-$250 Labor: $420-$1100 Paint: $280-$560
Front Bumper Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front bumper replacement with paint (R/T, Limited, TRX trims vary)
$1,100-$2,700
Parts: $550-$1300 Labor: $200-$520 Paint: $320-$650 ADAS calibration required
Rear Bumper Replacement
2-4 hrs
Rear bumper assembly replacement
$950-$2,200
Parts: $480-$1050 Labor: $180-$460 Paint: $280-$570
Bed Side Replacement
8-16 hrs
Pickup bed side panel replacement
$2,300-$4,800
Parts: $750-$1500 Labor: $850-$1850 Paint: $520-$950
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch repair
$240-$700
Parts: $0-$45 Labor: $160-$520 Paint: $90-$220
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
PDR for dents in bed, doors, hood
$130-$680
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $130-$680
Fender Replacement
3-4.5 hrs
Front fender replacement (steel panel, flared design)
$950-$2,100
Parts: $340-$560 Labor: $300-$680 Paint: $300-$680
Door Replacement
3-6 hrs
Crew cab or quad cab door replacement
$1,500-$3,200
Parts: $600-$1200 Labor: $400-$900 Paint: $400-$750
Tailgate Repair Or Replace
1.5-4 hrs
Tailgate or MultiFunction tailgate replacement
$850-$3,200
Parts: $500-$2400 Labor: $180-$550 Paint: $280-$580
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement with forward camera calibration
$400-$1,150
Parts: $320-$820 Labor: $140-$290 ADAS calibration required
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
LED headlight assembly (halogen on base Tradesman)
$230-$1,100
Parts: $350-$900 Labor: $80-$200
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1.5 hrs
Tow mirror or power mirror assembly
$350-$1,200
Parts: $280-$950 Labor: $90-$220 Paint: $45-$130

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$105/hr
Paint
$110/hr
Mechanical
$128/hr
Frame
$135/hr

Ram dealer $110-$170/hr; body-on-frame construction adds frame labor. Air suspension diagnostics add costs

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Assembly
$550-$1,300
$200-$600
-57%
OEM: $550-$1300 | AM: $200-$600 (-57%)
Rear Bumper Assembly
$480-$1,050
$190-$480
-56%
OEM: $480-$1050 | AM: $190-$480 (-56%)
Bed Side Panel
$750-$1,500
$550-$950
-33%
OEM: $750-$1500 | AM: $550-$950 (-33%)
Front Fender
$340-$560
$150-$320
-48%
OEM: $340-$560 | AM: $150-$320 (-48%)
Hood
$620-$1,000
$400-$680
-33%
OEM: $620-$1000 | AM: $400-$680 (-33%)
Tailgate Standard
$500-$950
$400-$700
-24%
OEM: $500-$950 | AM: $400-$700 (-24%)
Headlight Assembly
$350-$900
$150-$420
-54%
OEM: $350-$900 | AM: $150-$420 (-54%)
Side Mirror Assembly Tow
$500-$950
$220-$380
-59%
OEM: $500-$950 | AM: $220-$380 (-59%)
Windshield
$320-$820
$220-$540
-33%
OEM: $320-$820 | AM: $220-$540 (-33%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Ram 1500 is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $280-$600
Required
Windshield Replacement Calibration: $300-$600
Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper damage from collisions and off-road use

Typical cost $700-$2,100

Bed Side Dents

Very Common

Bed side dents from cargo loading and tie-down failures

Typical cost $250-$4,800

Tailgate Damage

Common

Tailgate damage or MultiFunction tailgate mechanism failure

Typical cost $500-$3,200

MultiFunction tailgate dampers fail at 40K-80K miles; OEM-only replacement

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings from parking lots and work sites

Typical cost $180-$1,200

Fender Damage

Common

Fender damage from sideswipes and off-road brush

Typical cost $950-$2,100

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper from trailer tongue and backing

Typical cost $950-$2,200

Windshield Cracks

Common

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $400-$1,150

All 2019+ require ADAS calibration

Tow Mirror Damage

Common

Tow mirror damage from tight garage entries

Typical cost $350-$1,200

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$894/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

6 sources (5 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Ram 1500 Mopar Parts - Ram 1500 CarParts.com - Ram 1500 Ram Forum Safelite - Ram 1500 autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025

Labor Rates by State

Repair costs vary by location. Check body, paint, and mechanical rates for your state.

Cost by Damage Type

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