2013 Ram 1500 Transmission Replacement Cost

A 2013 Ram 1500 transmission replacement usually means a used 8HP70 — used units run about $509–$554 for the part itself; remanufactured pricing is quoted per unit, so call for the current price on your VIN. The 8HP70 is a strong eight-speed; confirm it is the 8-speed before ordering, because 2012 and earlier trucks used the 65RFE six-speed.

Harsh or delayed shifts Rough shifts, flares between gears, or a delay engaging Drive or Reverse usually mean valve-body or solenoid wear, or fluid that is past its service life. The 8HP70 is sensitive to fluid condition — the correct specification matters, and neglected fluid accelerates wear.

Shudder under light throttle A vibration or shudder at steady cruise can point to torque converter clutch slip. Early on it may respond to a fluid service; a shudder that persists means the converter clutch is wearing.

Limp mode and fault codes If the truck drops into limp mode (stuck in one gear) with transmission fault codes, the cause is often electronic — a solenoid, speed sensor, or valve-body issue — rather than a full mechanical failure. Diagnose the electronics first; a transmission that is mechanically sound does not need replacing for a sensor fault.

A used 8HP70 is the lower-cost path and a first-class option here: a pull from a donor vehicle, inspected and documented with mileage, that gets a solid vehicle running again without a large outlay. It carries up to 1 year or 12,000 miles of parts-only coverage. A remanufactured 8HP70 is fully disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt to specification with new wear components and tested before it ships. It costs more, but it arrives with the stronger warranty — up to 60 months with unlimited miles, parts and labor — and it is the smarter long-term choice if you plan to keep the vehicle for years. Either way, confirm the VIN, the transmission code, and 2WD versus 4WD before you order, and have a licensed shop do the install. See the live stocked units for this 2013 Ram 1500 at eptransmissions.com/transmissions/dodge/ram-1500/2013.

We back every transmission we sell, and the two warranties are different in a way that matters when you choose. A remanufactured transmission carries up to 60 months of coverage with unlimited miles, parts and labor included, nationwide and transferable, with labor reimbursed per the Mitchell labor guide after an approved claim. A used transmission carries up to 1 year or 12,000 miles, parts only, with no labor reimbursement. Both require installation by a Licensed Automotive Repair Facility. Remanufactured units also carry a refundable core charge, returned when your old transmission comes back to us.

Replacement is the right move when the failure is internal and the rest of the vehicle is worth saving — solid body and frame, good tires, no major suspension or electrical issues. A quality used or remanufactured transmission can extend the life of an otherwise good vehicle by years at a fraction of the cost of a replacement vehicle. Get an honest assessment first: if the vehicle also needs major work elsewhere, or the repair cost approaches the vehicle's value, the math changes. Proper diagnosis from a trusted mechanic is the essential first step — don't replace what doesn't need replacing, but don't pour repair money into a transmission that is already mechanically compromised.

• Warranty policy and Expedia Protection: /warranty
• Transmission slip and shudder after replacement: /blog/transmission-slip-and-shudder-after-replacement
• Torque converter shudder vs bad transmission: /blog/torque-converter-shudder-vs-bad-transmission
• Used and reman transmissions: /used-transmissions
• Core return process: /core-return
• Shipping and freight delivery: /help-center/he-05130-what-are-the-different-shipping-options-costs-and-transit-times