Dodge Ram 2019 Repair Quote Check | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Prices

1. Labor (Service/Labor Cost: $739.17)

What’s typical:

• Labor for this job should fall between $100 and $200 for 1–2 hours at $100–$170/hr.
• The quote is $739.17 for labor alone, which is 3–7 times higher than normal.

Advice:

• This is very high compared to both dealership and independent shop averages.
• Unless charging 5–7 hours of labor (which is far more than this job usually requires), this price is difficult to justify.
• This is an area to push for clarification or a better rate.

2. Parts

a. GRILLE, Active Shutter (Qty: 2): $2,068.22

• Charged for two active grille shutters at $2,068.22, which is over $1,000 each.
• Most new, vehicle-specific active grille shutter assemblies for Rams are about $159.99 each\* (market retail, not wholesale).

b. Air Dam, Front (Qty: 1): $1,152.86

• Quoted at $1,152.86.
• Even Mopar (OEM) parts for front air dams typically run $200–$500 new.
• Over $1,100 looks excessive unless it’s a special model or packaged with sensors/motors—worth verifying.

Advice on Parts:

• Both parts prices are substantially above what’s typical—almost an order of magnitude for the shutter assemblies.
• Usually one radiator shutter assembly is needed unless the vehicle uses two (which is unusual). Double-check what "Qty: 2" means; sometimes it’s just how parts are billed.
• Front air dam shouldn’t be necessary for a standard radiator shutter repair unless it’s damaged. This could be an upsell if there’s no obvious damage.

3. Add’l Fees & Job Total

• Est. Tax: $225.48 – Taxes are as expected for a high-ticket parts order.
• Total: $4,185.73
  Approximately 15% of the truck's value. For just a grille shutter repair, this is excessively high.

4. Upsell Watch

• Front air dam often not required for grille shutter repair unless physically broken or damaged.
• Replacing two grille shutters may be overkill unless both are proven faulty.

Summary & Honest Mechanic’s Take

• Labor is way high (should be $100–$200, not $700+)
• Parts are extremely marked up (should be $160–$350 for shutter assembly, not $2,000+; air dam also overpriced)
• Front air dam replacement might be unnecessary unless damaged—could be an upsell.
• Verify if two shutter assemblies are truly needed—most trucks only have one.

Practical Next Steps

1. Request justification with evidence (photos) for both shutters and air dam needing replacement.
2. Obtain a second opinion from a reputable independent shop—likely to find much lower prices.
3. Consider DIY or buy parts independently and pay for installation to save costs.
4. Understand high quotes can surprise even experienced owners—this one is exceptionally high.
5. If dealer insists on both shutters/air dam, ask to see damaged parts as proof before agreeing.