Used OEM Dodge Intake & Exhaust Manifolds — Buyer's Guide & Replacement Cost

Published by GreenGears Auto | 6 min read | Manifold Guide

Intake and exhaust manifold failures are among the most straightforward engine repairs — the diagnosis is usually clear, and used OEM is almost always the best replacement option. This guide covers how to confirm a manifold failure vs a gasket failure, what to inspect on a used unit, and what to confirm before ordering.

What Is a Dodge Intake & Exhaust Manifolds?

The intake manifold distributes the air or air/fuel mixture from the throttle body to each cylinder's intake port. The exhaust manifold collects combustion gases from each cylinder and routes them to the catalytic converter. Both are precision-cast to specific port dimensions for the engine — deviations in port shape or surface finish affect airflow, power, and emissions.

Dodge platforms share components extensively across the Stellantis family — Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram — meaning used OEM availability is typically good and cross-referencing is important before ordering.

Diagnosing Dodge Intake & Exhaust Manifolds Failure

Manifold failures are typically caused by cracking from thermal cycling, warping of the mating surface, or physical damage. Gasket failure is more common than manifold failure on most platforms.

Vacuum Leak From Intake Manifold — Crack or Gasket

A vacuum leak at the intake manifold produces a hissing noise, rough idle, and lean mixture fault codes (P0171, P0174). Confirm whether the leak is from the manifold itself or from the manifold gasket using a smoke test. Gasket replacement is straightforward and inexpensive. A cracked manifold body — common on plastic composite intakes — requires manifold replacement.

Exhaust Manifold Crack — Ticking on Cold Start

A cracked exhaust manifold produces a metallic ticking or tapping on cold start that typically diminishes or disappears once the manifold reaches operating temperature and expands. The crack seals when hot and opens when cold. Confirm by listening at the manifold with the engine cold immediately after start-up.

Exhaust Manifold Warping — Persistent Exhaust Leak

Exhaust manifolds warp from overheating events. A warped manifold cannot be re-sealed by replacing the gasket alone — the flange must be machined flat or the manifold replaced. Measure the flange with a straightedge before ordering a replacement. If the flange is within 0.3mm, machining is viable. Beyond that, replacement is the correct fix.

Intake Manifold Runner Control Failure

Many modern intake manifolds have variable-length runners controlled by a flap or butterfly valve inside the manifold. Runner control failures trigger P2004–P2008 codes. Before replacing the manifold, confirm the actuator motor and linkage are functioning — the actuator is often a separate replaceable component.

⚠️ Exhaust Manifold Bolts Are a Known Failure Point Exhaust manifold bolts are routinely seized, corroded, or broken on high-mileage vehicles. Factor penetrating oil application and potential bolt extraction into the repair plan before removing the manifold. Broken manifold bolts in the head are a significant complication — have your shop assess bolt condition before the repair begins.

Used OEM vs New vs Aftermarket — Cost Comparison

Option	Typical Cost	Key Consideration
New OEM Intake Manifold (Dealer)	$200–$800	Correct port dimensions but expensive — especially for vehicles with variable runner systems
Used OEM Manifold (GreenGears)	$65–$320	Factory port geometry preserved. Flanges inspected for flatness. 15-day warranty.
Aftermarket (new)	$60–$250	Port matching and runner volume may deviate from OEM. Plastic composite quality varies significantly.

🔧 Gasket Replacement Is Always Step One Before ordering a manifold, replace the manifold gaskets. The majority of intake and exhaust manifold leak complaints are gasket failures, not manifold cracks. Gaskets are inexpensive and replacement confirms whether the manifold itself is the problem.

What to Confirm Before Ordering a Used OEM Dodge Intake & Exhaust Manifolds

Inspect all gasket mating surfaces on the used manifold for flatness before ordering — request inspection photos
Plastic intake manifolds: check all vacuum nipples, runner ports, and the throttle body flange for hairline cracks
Exhaust manifolds: inspect port flanges near the head mating surface — this is where heat-induced cracks initiate
Confirm whether your vehicle uses a single or dual-plane intake manifold design
For manifolds with integral EGR passages, confirm the EGR port location matches your application
Always replace the manifold gaskets — never reuse original gaskets on a replacement manifold

Used OEM Dodge Intake & Exhaust Manifolds — 11 Parts Available

All units sourced from quality-inspected US salvage donors. Free shipping to the contiguous US. 15-day returns from confirmed delivery. Provide your VIN before ordering for fitment confirmation.

Used OEM 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Durango Intake Manifold 5.7L

$299

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Used OEM 2004 2005 2006 2007 Dodge Ram Truck 2500 3500 5.9L Diesel Exhaust Manifold OEM

$268

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Used OEM Dodge Ram 1500 Durango Dakota Upper Intake Manifold 2009-2012 3.7L 53034181AD

$288

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Used OEM 2011-2016 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Intake Manifold 68194114AA OEM

$345

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Used OEM 2007-2010 Dodge Journey Avenger Chrysler Sebring 3.5L Upper Intake Manifold OEM

$448

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Used OEM 2007-2010 Dodge Charger Magnum Chrysler 300 3.5L V6 Intake Manifold Upper

$635

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Used OEM 2004-2007 Dodge Chrysler Jeep Air Intake Manifold 4.7L Ram Durango Grand Cherokee

$380

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Used OEM 2013-2020 Dodge Charger Durango Grand Cherokee 5.7L Intake Manifold 68189105AB

$497

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Used OEM 2013-2016 Dodge Dart Fiat 500 Air Intake Manifold 1.4L Turbo OEM

$238

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Used OEM 2000-2001 Dodge Dakota Durango 4.7L 8-287 Intake Manifold Assembly OEM

$250

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Used OEM 2007-2010 Dodge Charger Magnum Chrysler 300 2.7L V6 Air Intake Manifold Upper OEM

$296

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